Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Seward Small Boat Harbor
Josh and Rachel Hyder enjoy the Seward small boat harbor during their honeymoon in July 2007.
There are lots of opportunities for unique and interesting Alaskan experiences in Seward and many of them originate at the Seward small boat harbor. Seward offers a great selection of tours, cruises and activities to choose from. By far the most popular trip is a day cruise into Kenai Fjords National Park. Abundant marine wildlife and awesome glaciers make this an Alaska cruise you do not want to miss. Some of the cruises stop at Fox Island and others take you to the park by catamaran. Other list toppers include a stop at Exit Glacier, kayaking and a visit to the 52 million dollar Alaska SeaLife Center.
Seward is also a great place to do some fishing. Monster halibut weighing over 300 pounds are caught each year in nearby waters, and the town is host to the popular Seward Silver Salmon Derby held each year in mid-August.
Get out and enjoy some unique Alaskan experiences at the small boat harbor in Seward.
Information partially taken from: http://www.alaskatravel.com/seward/
Monday, August 20, 2007
A Visit to The Ice Hotel
Chena Hot Springs
Elena Healey
July 2007
Chena Hot Springs Ice Hotel
Elena tries out the ice "matress".
...and the really "cool" seats
An Ice Christmas tree...no fire danger here!
Anyone for a game of chess?
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Alaska Horsemen - Pack Trip in the Kenai
Elena Healy
July 2007
Elena shared so many fabulous pictures of this adventure it was hard to choose just a few for this posting. In July she embarked on a three day pack trip from the Alaska Horseman Ranch in Copper Landing. Her adventure took her along the Johnson Pass Trail into the Chugach National Park. Everyone pitched and slept in their own tent. Alex, the ranch owner who accompanied the travelers, cooked all the meals over an open fire. Elena looks right at home, doesn't she?
The Alaska Horsemen Ranch near Cooper Landing
No trip to Alaska is complete without at least one puppy kiss!!! Here Elena gets hers!!!
It looks good enough to have come from one of those fancy places downtown...but Alex cooked it on the open fire! YUM!!!
Elena and her trusty steed pose for a portrait.
Everyone got to pitch their own tent.
Elena Healy and her beautiful horse enjoying a truly unique Alaskan experience.
