Seward AK

 On the way to Seward we stopped in Palmer to check out the Muskox farm.  

Mother's and their calfs

Amy holding a skull, very heavy

This is a life size sculpture of the cabbage 127lb, beet 42.75lb, 

zucchini 29.65lb and carrot 18.99lb grown in the 

Matanuska Valley in 2009.

On the road to Seward

Camped by the Resurrection River

Exit Glacier 

We hiked out the vista point. 

Upon returning on the trail we had hiked out to the glacier on we 

discovered this fresh bear track. Notice that it is particularly 

covering human shoe prints. 

Valdez

 Valdez, Alaska, is a spectacular coastal port town surrounded by steep fjords, towering mountains, and massive glaciers. Founded in 1897 during the Klondike Gold Rush, it served as a gateway to Alaska's interior. After the devastating 1964 Good Friday earthquake and tsunami destroyed much of the original town, Valdez was relocated four miles west to its present-day site. Today, it is known for its breathtaking scenery, rich history, and abundant opportunities for outdoor adventure.

Bridal Veil falls

Interesting carvings around town

Valdez Museum

1886 fire engine

1907 superior fire engine with steam power

Indigenous raincoat made from 

bear intestine

Alutiiq Hunting Visor. This bentwood hunting visor was crafted in a traditional Alutiiq style. Men wore visors when hunting animals to honor the spirits and to give them luck.  The shape served the practical purpose of keeping the sun and rain off of one’s face, and helped to camouflage the hunter when crouched in his kayak. 

Typical trapper's cabin

Circa 1915 parlor

Maxine & Jesse Whitney Museum 

The Maxine & Jesse Whitney Museum is a hidden gem and home to one of the world's largest collections of Native Alaskan art, ivory carvings, and trophy-class taxidermy

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Indigenous kayak covered in walrus hide

Another wonderful day exploring our great country 

Alaska

We survived the pothole- and frost-heave-infested road from Snag Junction to Tok, Alaska! The scenery was absolutely breathtaking, but the drive demanded our full attention. Progress was slow as we carefully navigated the rough pavement, weaving around countless potholes and heaves. It was one of those days where the journey was as memorable as the destination.

Horsetail Falls

Can you find the person in the picture

On the way to Valdez we stopped 

and checked out Jesse's creations 

Bridal Veil Falls

Kluane Museum of Natural History

A stop at the Kluane Museum in Burwash Landing, Yukon, is well worth the time when traveling the Alaska Highway. This charming museum features outstanding wildlife dioramas that recreate the natural habitats of animals found across Canada's far North, offering an up-close look at the region's incredible wildlife. The museum also houses a beautiful collection of Indigenous apparel, handcrafted artifacts,

The dramatic scenery along the Alsask Highway

The simple entrance hides the stunning exhibits inside.  

Beaver

Lynx 

Grizzly Bears

Fisher

Coyote

Wolverine

MuskOx

Beautiful clothing of the 

Southern Tutchone people

The worlds largest gold pan 

A must see if you are in the area. of the Southern 

Beringia Interpretive Centre

 The Interpretive Centre in Whitehorse YT brings to life the remarkable story of Beringia, an ancient landmass spanning approximately 3,200 kilometres between Asia and North America. During the Pleistocene epoch, this vast region remained free of glacial ice due to its dry climate and limited snowfall. Beringia became a critical corridor for migration, enabling humans and a diverse range of animal species to cross into North America and shape the continent’s natural and human history.   

1.5 million years ago. Fossils from this time period are very rare.  

Inter-glacial: 125,00 years ago. This period of relative warmth

saw the ice sheets melt and the sea levels rise, flooding the Bering Strait. 

Last Glacial: 20,000 years ago. When most of Canada was covered by

glaciers, Beringia was ice free, nearly treeless, and covered in a variety

of grasses and flowering plants. Large herds of grazing mammals and

 their predators made Beringia their home.

Grey Wolf discovered in the tundra.

Caribou 

Steppe Bison -A successful species. 

Bison survived in the Yukon until quite recently - 400 yers ago

In this treeless environment the natives used bones and mammoth

tucks for building shelter and animal dung for a warm fire

The indigenous people survived this frigid environment by creating expertly 

tailored clothing made from hides and fur.

Wolf

Saige Antelope

Giant Short-Faced Bear

Arctic Ground Squirrel. They gathered seeds and leaves to 

create there nests. These seeds and leaves provide a rich and 

detailed record of the mammoth steppe plants.