We went on a road trip to Seward on the coast of the Gulf of Alaska. On the way we stopped at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. We noticed old homes in an area that appeared to be wetlands and wondered why anyone had built in the area. We learned at the conservation center that the town of Portage was located on this spot but when the earthquake hit in 1964 the ground sunk 10 feet and because it was now below sea level the trees died and the town was not rebuilt. 
Mr. Musk Ox has his dinner hanging off his horn.
Baby musk ox who was trying to get some food but is skiddish because of the large male. 
Mr. Moose who would not stand up for a proper photo.
This bear came and sat down in front of me - a natural model.
We also saw Horned Owls, Caribou, Bald Eagles, Elk and buffalo.
Our next stop was Seward where we climbed down some rocks while the tide was out searching for clams, barnacles and seaweed. At a beach we found this pink star fish. We also watched the Sea Lions play in the water but no matter how hard I tried, I was unable to capture a picture of these amazing creatures. Hailey and Nathan are still not excited about actually being in Alaska. However they are excited about the wildlife they have seen and have prepared a bag of "research items" they take everywhere. They have binoculars, a pad and paper, a magnifying glass and a small book with a map and facts about Alaska. Their inner biologist really came out while searching the rocks. We also found out our dog Boone likes water and was thrilled to run around the rocks and play in the shallow waves. Bessie however hated the water and stayed away. The temperature has been perfect and we are enjoying the sun which everyone has told us will soon be gone for "rainy season".
My favorite explorers
Eric has every other Friday off and this gives an extra day to explore so we also went to the Eagle River Nature and Science Center and took a hike. Hailey had been there recently with her school and acted as our guide. 
Nathan our little photographer took this picture. He calls me "Mrs. the mommy" truly the most unusual nickname I have ever had. Hailey loved being our guide.
6 comments:
Looking at these pictures just makes me cry. One, because we miss you guys so much and two, because I am so happy things have worked out so well for you guys. It looks like you all are having a great time enjoying the many beauties of Alaska. We're saving up as best we can so we can go visit!!!
Charlotte!!! I am so jealous... you have seen some crazy animals up there - wow!!!! LOVE the photos and the mtns in the background - sooo pretty!! Keep up the good work :)
How incredibly beautiful! What beady little eyes musk oxen have! I think some of the big name sled dog teams up there support themselves by doing tours and stuff too - that could be a fun adventure!
AWESOME!!!!! i think that i am seriously just the tineiest-bit jeaslous of you guys (besides the fact that we miss you all!).....what excitment and what joy of discovering all that neat-o stuff....wow! is all that i've got to say
p.s. Christy is a great book...i think that now i'm going to have to drag that one out of the bookshelf and re-read :)
also---tell nathan and haliey and sis. peterson say's hello!
Megan said what I wanted to say... Miss you tons! Please tell dad if he dies from getting eaten by a bear JUST to go fishing... I will be VERY mad. ;O)
wow looks like quite the adventure my favorite moose pict is of course the one of your funny hubby.
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