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Friday, October 5, 2012

Matanuska Glacier

Heading north of Palmer, uncharted waters for us

Typical...

Our first view of the glacier from the state park area

And here we are, after paying $45 for a little family that charges to drive closer and hike in

We found a few fall colors still left!

The oh so classy trail


Trying to push the glacier

Kayla in a cave (pretty pumped that she's sporting my old track pants)
So huge!

Acting goofy on the glacier (I'd just had a crazy night at work and hadn't slept yet)

It rained on us while hiking out, but eventually the sun peaked out and illuminated the ice

Cody thought this was pretty hilarious

Attempt at a jumping glacier picture

Cody and I... this made it to our Top 5 of Alaska list

It was an especially gross mixture of clay and silt...

Here comes the sun

The beautiful blue hue of the ice

Disgusted yet again

Another photo op

Cody climbing up

Cody and Kayla found a slide

Meanwhile, I just took a lounge on the glacier

Calling Tim to rub it in

Beautiful reflection of the ice

One of the last views as we hiked back


This was named Long Lake
Pit stop to alleviate some carsickness

If this wasn't a scenic highway already, it should be

Thursday, October 4, 2012

South Fork Falls

We sent Cody across first, thank goodness, since Wilson got pulled under toward the other side of the this log

They're bonded for life now

Made it to the falls



Saved a spot for you, Cassie & Jeremy!

We decided to explore further down


Eating wild berries...

They were tart, tasting much like sour warheads

Back at the trailhead... everyone alive!

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Gull Rock & Wildlife Conservation Center

We were blessed with a sunny day

Made it to the campground where the trailhead was located


And we're off


Beautiful view!

Proof that I was there too






Elk at the Conservation Center

Lynx

Wood bison (bigger than Plains)

Looks very cute and cuddly....

This one posed for us for awhile




Bear scat, gross, Cody!

Monday, October 1, 2012

Kayla's Visit: Day 1

Reunion

Seward Hwy

Wilson's backseat buddy

Trailhead

Action shot

I kept making them pose

View of the gorge

Taking a break while Cody snapped pictures across


On our way over

Wilson HATED the hand tram

Found wild blueberries!

They were delicious! mmmmm!

Out of place, but another picture

Kayla spotted the lights and I immediately pulled over and snapped away

Hoping for better pictures now that we bought a tripod (last night)