June 15, 2009

The sockeye (red) salmon have started the first of two runs of the season in the Russian river. The second run will be in mid July. We were able to meet up with Chris this past weekend for some fishing and sightseeing in Homer. The fishing was done in the Russian River near Coopers Landing. The guys avoided most of the hundreds of fishermen by walking about a mile and a half upstream on the Russian Lakes Trail. I missed the black bear that came down about 11 p.m., took his fish carcass and left as I had already walked back to the truck. Pictures posted above include a view of the Homer Spit and Mount Redoubt the volcanoe that was spitting ash earlier this year and may do so again. There is also a view of me hiking the Crow Pass Trail which is a fantastic hike with great views. Take a look at the limit of fish from Friday night. The guys started fishing around 8 pm and the picture was taken around 11:30 and it was still light.

Patty

June 9, 2009

There is no doubt that the wild life abounds in Alaska! I have had the opportunity to see bear more up close and personal than I would like, and the moose are everywhere. We had a moose at the edge of our deck the other night. I have posted a picture of him. The picture was taken at 11:15 p.m. and there was still plenty of light. The weather continues to be great and we have had several days of 70 degree weather and plenty of sun. We were able to meet up with Chris for an overnight hike along resurrection bay to a place called Caines Head.

June 2, 2009

I had my first bear sighting yesterday. There were 3 grizzly cubs about a mile and
half up the road from our place. We noticed many cars parked along the road so we just had to look. These cubs were along the bike trail on the other side of a wetland area. They looked like they were last years cubs. We did not see the mama
bear. I took my pictures and left quickly as one started coming more towards the trail. It was great to see them from a distance with other people around any my bike nearby. Also posted is a ptarmigan that Jeff saw on one of his hikes. This is the Alaskan state bird.