Denali National Park, Take Two, in Alaska
We wake up to sunlight streaming in our window at 7:30. It is a stunningly gorgeous morning – cool and clear and sunny. Denali will be visible! We discuss our options for the day as Read More …
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The 7:15 Bus to Wonder Lake in Denali, Alaska
When the alarm goes off at 5:30 a.m. I start wondering why I thought I had to have reservations for the 7:15 park bus. Did I really think it more likely Denali would only be Read More …
The view from Eielson in Denali, Alaska
Ah, what a difference a day (and some sunshine) makes!
The Alaska State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair is just getting underway back home. I LOVE the fair and am loathe to miss it, so have made plans to visit the opening day of the Alaska State Fair today. Read More …
The Alaska Botanical Garden
Being a big garden fan, I really want to go to the Alaska Botanical Gardens. Lane is less enthused and volunteers to take a nap in the car. Ok, that’s fine. I certainly am capable Read More …
Touring along the Turnagain Arm in Alaska
The Turnagain Arm is a 48-mile long estuary that lies between the Chugach and Kenai mountains. From Anchorage, the Seward Highway runs southwest from city along the water, clinging to the edge, with just a Read More …
Duluth Harbor Cruise
Duluth is a great place to have a conference. The lake is right there all the time and once in awhile there is even an opportunity to get out on the water. . . like Read More …
Below the Lift Bridge, Duluth, Minnesota
Like most visitors to Duluth, the first thing we do after checking in to our hotel is to head down to the waterfront.
Looking down to the Beaver River on Minnesota’s North Shore
One of the things I love about the North Shore is that you can take in some spectacular scenery right from the highway. Exploring Minnesota’s North Shore
Shovel Point on Minnesota’s North Shore
It is a gorgeous day at Tettegouche State Park. Exploring Minnesota’s North Shore