Native style structures found at the Capilano suspension bridge
A view north up the Capilano stream from the suspension bridge
Looking back after crossing the Capillano suspension bridge. Originally built in 1889, Capilano Suspension Bridge stretches 450 feet (137m) across and 230 feet (70m) above Capilano River.
Interesting metal work used to cap the top of wood used in the Cappilano park area.
A cute weather station delay setup at the entrance to the TreeTops adventure at Capillano suspension bridge.
A view of the suspension bridge itself.
A view of the Lion's gate bridge from an obersvation point within Stanley Park. The Lion's gate bridge was designed by the same people who did the Golden Gate Bridge.
A view of West Vancouver from an obersvation point within Stanley Park.
This outdoor work by Beijing-based artist Yue Minjun depicts 14 cheerful sculptures of himself. Many visitors try to recreate the poses of the sculptures.
One of the many Harbour Air flights seen around the Harbour. Harbour Air offers both tours, and flights between destinations in the area.
A very interesting landmark within Vancouver / Coal Harbour area.
View of the bridge from the cruise ship as we sailed away and out of Vancouver Harbour
Sailing away and out of Vancouver harbour, view up the side of the ship towards Lion's Gate Bridge.
Another view of Lion's Gate Bridge, this time from the Balcony of our stateroom as we sailed out of Vancouver.
A very enthusiastic couple waving goodbye to the ship. Note the man has an eyepatch...
Another seaplane seen as we sailed out of the Harbour. Seaplanes are a very common mode of transport in the area.
Entering Icy Straight Point, amazing views abound!
A view of a beach of Inuksuk.
a structure of rough stones stacked in the form of a human figure, traditionally used by Inuit people as a landmark or a commemorative sign. This beach had many such structures, not all of which understood the "human form" portion as they were constructed by tourists.
Some people riding down the ZipRider at Icy Straight Point. Icy Strait Point features the world's largest ZipRider, with six 5,330’ ziplines dropping 1330’. After launching, you will quickly accelerate to speeds exceeding 60 mph as you soar 300 feet above the rainforest below.
Lichen growing on the trees in the area. These lichen will only grow where the air is very clean.
While not really a forest of lichen, all of the trees in this marshy field had abundant amounts of lichen growing on them.
Seen on the "Bear Watch" tour we did at Icy Straight point. There are many blad eagles in Alaska.
The king bolete is a popular edible mushroom, also known
as porcini, cep, steinpilz, and other names. These giant mushrooms were seen throught the forest as we looked out for brown bear.
As we left for our whale watching adventure, we found orca swiming in the bay. That is our cruise ship in the background. If we had know to look, we could have seen these form our balcony.
One of the many orca we saw playing in the waters of Port Frederick.
A view of our ship as we left Icy Striaght Point for our whale watching tour
The fin of a blue what as he began his terminal dive to collect food.
The fin of a blue what as he began his terminal dive to collect food.
A view of Nugget Fals at the Mendenhall glacier. Note the crazy people at the base of the waterfall.
A panoramic shot of the Mendenhall Glacier. The Glacier is currently about 13 miles long, but 50 years ago it filled the entire valley that is now the lake you see I front of the Glacier.
A panoramic shot of the Mendenhall Glacier and Nugget falls. The Glacier is currently about 13 miles long, but 50 years ago it filled the entire valley that is now the lake you see I front of the Glacier.
A black bear seen along the steep creek trail boardwalk at the visitor center. there is a second bear above this one which is not visible.
a view of the Juneau Valley from the peak of the Glacier gardens Park.
one of the upside-down trees that is the signature item of Glacier gardens. the trees were found dead and driven upside down into the ground, and other plants placed into the root systems
a bald Eagle seen from the DIPAC salmon hatchery
a view of Juneau Harbour from the Mt Robert's nature center after riding the tramway to the top. There were ships from Silver Seas cruise lines (silver musse), princess (island princess), Seven Seas (Mariner), Carnival (Legend), and Windward cruises (Star Legend, in the Harbour)
A view of Juneau Harbour and more from the Mt Robert's nature center.
White Pass Railway
a distant view of the bridge and entrance to the first tunnel as we ascended the railways to the pass.
a view forward up the tracks as we ascended the mountain to white Pass.
entering the first and shorter of the two tunnels as we ascended the mountain towards the pass. This is the same tunnel pictured previously from a distance.
A scenic view from the railway.
Remnants and debris from the original gold rush.
The original bridge that crossed the gorge. This rail bridge is no longer in use, and has been replaced by a newer shorter bridge and tunnel.
Another view of the original bridge that crossed the gorge. Here you can see more of the upper rail surface and tracks.
A closeup view of the dilapidated condition of the original rail bridge.
A final distant view of the dilapidated rail bridge after passing it..The way it is positioned adds a bit of a surprise as you approach the bridge, as you can't see the new bridge from the train until you are passing the old bridge.
A view back toward the mountain we'd already claimed, with another later departure climbing behind us.
A view of the many glaciers north of the White Pass Peak
A view of the many glaciers north of the White Pass Peak
View of the glacial streams near White Pass Peak
View backwards of the White Pass Railway as we exit the first tunnel on the way up to White Pass.
Bridal Veil Falls as seen from the rail onboard the White Pass Railway
One of the most photographed buildings in Skagway, AK. In times past, it was a fraternal hall; the local chapter of the Brotherhood first met here in August 1899. You'll notice the letters "A.B." and the "1899" above the door, and "Camp Skagway No. 1" on the overhang. The organization's symbol, a gold pan and nuggets, is up near the roof line. The facade, which dates from 1900, has been called a prime example of Victorian Rustic Architecture. Charley Walker and his fellow lodge members collected over 8,800 driftwood sticks on the shores of Skagway Bay and nailed them to the front wall. The Brotherhood, which remained active into the 1920s, once entertained President Warren G. Harding. The building is currently the home of the Visitor Information Center operated by the Skagway Convention & Visitors Bureau.
The outside facade of the Arctic Brotherhood Hall underwent a restoration during the winter of 2004-2005. All of the 8,883 pieces of driftwood on the front of the building were removed. Forty percent (3,533) had rotted and were replaced, while sixty percent (5,300) were still able to be preserved over one hundred years later.
A view of the face of the Margerie glacer with the source of the glacier nearly 21 miles back.
A view of the Margerie glacier as it flows out of the mountains.
A Panorama of the face of the Grand Pacific Glacier. The face of this glacier is nearly 2 miles wide where it meets the water. The face of this glacier is in the United States, but most of the glacier actually resides within Canada.
Outflow from the Grand Pacific glacier's upstream melt and streams running into the bay, this outflow is full of silt.
Ice falling from the Margerie glacier as it calves, melts, and splits.
Small chunks of ice falling from the Margerie glcier. Don't think small means an ice cube, these chunks would kill you if they landed on you!
A view of the jagged ice on top of the Margerie Glacier
View of the distant John Hopkins Tidal Glacier's seen in Glacier Bay National Park.
View of the distant John Hopkins Tidal Glacier's seen in Glacier Bay National Park.
A "small" chunk of ice calved from the glaciers
View of distant Valley Glacier's seen in Glacier Bay National Park.
Dall's porpoise seen playing right off the side of our ship as we cruised into College Fjord
Dall's porpoise seen playing right off the side of our ship as we cruised into College Fjord
Dall's porpoise seen playing right off the side of our ship as we cruised into College Fjord
Northern Sea otters being lazy. Seen crusing through College Fjord.
Northern Sea otters being lazy. Seen crusing through College Fjord.
Views of various distant glaciers in College Fjord
Views of various distant glaciers in College Fjord
View of the Harvard glacier from a distance
Views of various distant glaciers in College Fjord
One of the many valley glaciers in College Fjord. These differ from the Tide Water glaciers in that they do not terminate at the sea, but instead seem to hang on the side of the mountains. College Fjord was discovered in 1899 during the Harriman Expedition, at which time the glaciers were named. The expedition included a Harvard and an Amherst professor, and they named many of the glaciers after elite colleges. According to Bruce Molina, author of Alaska's Glaciers, "They took great delight in ignoring Princeton.
A view of the Yale Glacier which is nearly 20 miles long. The Yale Glacier differs very decidedly from Harvard Glacier as can be seen in the following photos.
This bobbling and churning activity at the base of the face of the Harvard glacier continued the entire time we were there, over 1 hour. We suspect that this may have been melt from the under-side of the glacier flowing out into the sea.
Here you can see some of the face of the Harvard glacier, and its origin into the distance of the upper left of the photo.
Here you can see most of the face of the Harvard glacier, and it's origin into the distance of the upper left of the photo.
The Harvard glacier is the second largest glacier in College Fjord, occupying approximately 120,000 acres. Here you can see it disappearing off into the distance.
This chunk of ice floating in the water from a distance looked small, but when you notice the number of birds resting on it, you can understand how large it is.
This is a panorama of the Harvard Glacier's face. Don't let this deceive you, this is 1.5 miles wide!
Wide view of the Harvard and Yale glaciers as we sailed out of College Fjord.
Aftermath of the fire that was currently ongoing in the McKinley area.
Aftermath of the fire that was currently ongoing in the McKinley area.
Aftermath of the fire that was currently ongoing in the McKinley area.
Aftermath of the fire that was currently ongoing in the McKinley area.
Aftermath of the fire that was currently ongoing in the McKinley area.
Aftermath of the fire that was currently ongoing in the McKinley area.
Aftermath of the fire that was currently ongoing in the McKinley area.
Aftermath of the fire that was currently ongoing in the McKinley area.
A stretched classic yellow cab. Found in dilapidated condition between two buildings along main street in Talketna.
A view down the mainstreet of Talketna. Talkeetna is the base for expeditions to Denali (also known as Mt. McKinley). The Denali National Park's Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station is located in Talkeetna. Tourists travel to Talkeetna each summer to fish salmon, raft and go flightseeing. Products from local artists, musicians and craftspeople are available in area stores.
The "treehouse" at McKinley Princess lodge featured on Animal Planet’s “Treehouse Masters”, Personally, it's not a teehouse. It's a house in the trees. It is not in or on a tree.
A view of the McKinley princess lodge looking towards Denali (not visible) from the "treehouse"
A rock formation or statue found along the Lodge Trail at the McKinley princess lodge. These statues were found all over along trails.
A Moose sighted on the side of the road in DNP
A Moose sighted on the side of the road in DNP
View of Denali National Park
Mechanical bear defense and repellent system around the windows
Originally constructed by the Alaska Road Commission in 1924-1925, the Savage cabin and interpretive trails are now used as part of living history presentations in the summer months. During the winter the cabin become strictly utilitarian by providing shelter for patrols.
Originally constructed by the Alaska Road Commission in 1924-1925, the Savage cabin and interpretive trails are now used as part of living history presentations in the summer months. During the winter the cabin become strictly utilitarian by providing shelter for patrols.
View of Denali National Park
View of Denali National Park
View of Denali National Park
We sighted a grizzly bear just off the road durring out park tour. The bear was in Hyperphagia, consuming as much food as he could before winter began.
The DNP rangers use work dogs to pull sleds of equipment, supplies, and people. Due to categorization of Denali National Park the rangers are not permitted to use motorized vehicles off-road.
One of the work dogs used by the DNP Rangers.
One of the work dogs used by the DNP Rangers. During the summer months they put the dog food in a toy to keep them entertained.
One of the work dogs used by the DNP Rangers
One of the work dogs used by the DNP Rangers
One of the work dogs used by the DNP Rangers
One of the work dogs used by the DNP Rangers
A gray jay stealing the food from one of the dogs.
Denali National Park work dogs post sled pulling demonstration
Mt Denali as seen from about 100 miles away just north of Clear Airforce station
Old river boat
Some puppies from the Trail Breaker Kennels being traing to conquer challenges and bond with their human
The dogs of the Trail Breaker Kennels
The dogs at the finish line after demonstrating pulling a non-motrized ATV shell around a practice trail loop.
The dogs taking a cold dip in the Chena river after their demonstration run
The process of scoring salmon at a traditional Chena fishcamp in preparation of salmon for their dogs
The post smoking product of traditional Chena fishcamp preparation of salmon for their dogs
Traditional Chena winter garmet. Aparently valued at over $30,000
Traditional Chena winter garmet with the hood up. Aparently valued at over $30,000
What has to be the olderst Snow Machine we've ever seen. On Display at the Chena Indian Village
Two of the dogs from the Trail Breakers Kennels
How did this get here? There is no water, river, or stream around it!
Exterior of the museum. The building was originally constructed for the states 25th anniversary. Since then it has served many functions such as an ice rink, and now is a museum.
A cloth aviation map on display, showing the around the world routes taken by early fliers.
A damaged piece of a wing from a B-17 bomber.
Wreckage from a P-39. This museum had many pieces of aviation wreckage from the greater Alaska area.
These ski's bolted onto a plane in place of their wheels, allowing pilots to covert their aircraft to a snow-landing configuration.
These ski's could be adapted to an aircraft, strapping on over the wheels and tires.
A legacy unform from Wein Airlines, a now defunct Alaskan Airline. Could the skirt have been any shorter?
A 28 Cylinder Four Row air cooled radial engine. I've never seen such a large and complicated radial engine before.
Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum
1917 Owne Magnetic
Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum
1912 Rauch & Lang
Midget Racers
Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum
1917 Ford Model-T Snow Flyer
1926 Fordson Snow Machine
Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum
Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum
1936 Packard
The owner actively drives his cars, most of them are restored to full working order.
