Denali

From Denali View South Mile 134.8

Denali

Denali

Denali from Chulitna River bridge

Potter Marsh

Septermber snow and fall colors at Potter Marsh

Dwarf Fireweed

As its name suggests, Dwarf Fireweed is a small version of its taller relative Common Fireweed (E. angustifolium). Dwarf Fireweed grows in gravelly places along streams or river bars and on scree slopes in the mountains throughout Alaska. With sprawling stems it can grow up to 20" tall. The leaves are greyish green and are alternate on the stem. The showy bright pink flowers have 4 petals equal in size giving it a very symmetrical appearance. Another common name is River Beauty which is very fitting when you see where and how beautifully it blooms.

Denali from Point Woronzof

Denali called Mount McKinley by some in the lower forty eight appears taller in this photo. This is called Fata Morgana which simply means atmospheric conditions stretch, invert, and otherwise distort distant objects, making them appear taller.

Sisson Loop

The Sisson Loop is one of the many trails in Kincaid Park.

"A" street overpass on 15th

These seven bent fishing poles hold flower baskets during the summer months.

"A" street overpass on 15th

These seven bent fishing poles hold flower baskets during the summer months.

Fireweed

Fireweed along Turnagain Arm near Girdwood

Turnagain Arm

Portage Glacier

Portage Glacier is located adjacent to Turnagain Arm, 50 miles southeast of downtown Anchorage. Road access is via the Seward Highway to the former town of Portage, which was flooded and subsequently vacated following the 1964 Alaska earthquake.

Bard Peak and Shakespeare Shoulder (left)

Shakespeare Glacier on the northern slopes of the mountain, the Burns Glacier on the south side, Portage Glacier to the west

Turnagain Arm

Alyeska to Portage Valley

Crow Creek Mine

Chugach Winter pano

Chugach Front Range winter pano