Alaska Journey Day 64 / by Dave Hileman

Two Bears & a Waterfall Day

Mom and her cub were crossing the road as we left the Skilak Lake area. Cute. Our goal was the Russian River Falls only about 20 miles from where we camped the last two days. We arrived, ate lunch and started for the falls. The trail is wider than most, billed as a family hike. Signs everywhere to be Bear Aware as this area is known for them using the trail. We saw none. At the falls, 2.5 miles, we watched salmon leaping up the rapids. This was neat as it is a natural rocky rapids and the falls were roaring. People cheered as a salmon would make or nearly make the first falls. I never saw one get further. And the hike we drove to the Portage Glacier area, closer to Anchorage as I need to be there on Saturday. Why? Stay tuned to your All Alaska All Day & All Night station. 

Cadillac’s Most Correct Viewpoint

So we had a pretty good time munching berries this morning. I even made the guides late. They are so cute when they are “miffed.” I don’t think I will call Hudson again. She never had a latte, no interest in Moose Rights and she said they were covered in snow much of the year why would you eat it out of a cone? !!! I most definitely need a “city” girl. Heading to the city in a day or so and I need the time for my new research that will completely fix Moose RIghts. And to meet up with BdB for the shirts. And to see out the ladies. And SURELY by then the minions Mr. Mook sent will be here. He is usually reliable. Or so I’m told. But then look at all the Driver gets wrong.

One Giant Leap for Salmon

One Giant Leap for Salmon

Tern Lake, we saw two!

Tern Lake, we saw two!