Pottery with Janna

Janna had a great idea to paint some pottery at color me mine. She made a very funky mug, and mine was a tribute to Alaska. It looks much better now that it's finished. I promise!

Last night with the girls

Erin, Ila, Me and Brandi

My RD gals when out for one last time tonight, since I am heading back to Utah. We had dinner at the Bear's Tooth (my fav), then hit a cool bar called Subzero for some martini's. It was a fun night, and I am really going to miss my friends!!!!

The end of the Alaska Highway

No caption needed......

Here we are in Dawson's Creek, British Columbia. Truck, boat, boat trailer, trailer, and 2 dogs. It was a LONG 3,000 miles. Eric said the dogs did better than I did. I just complained the whole time about moving back......

On the road

We don't want to move!

Jake and Katie don't want to move either!

Near Arctic Valley

Chugach Mountains near Eagle River

"Suicide Hill" into Eagle River - gets slippery in winter

This is my view from Anchorage to Eagle River. It is a beautiful drive as you can see.

Berry Picking

Trail Head for Bear Mountain

Look how high we've climbed!

Far above Eagle River

Taking a break for lunch

Wasilla and Palmer in the background

Eklutna Peak

Pioneer Peak

Arctic Tundra

Brandi and I - Denali is in the background

Fall Colors

Alaskan wild blueberries

Anyone lose a goat???

Emily, Brandi and I decided to go berry picking today. It was a beautiful sunny Alaskan morning, so we figured we'd better go - the weather changes in a second. Emily is quite the hiker, so she took us to one of her favorite hikes in Eagle River. I did not realize we had to climb so high to reach the blueberries, but it was worth it!

We picked berries as we hiked along, enjoying the warm fall day. When we reached the top of Bear Mountain -what a view! Denali was visible. You could see Anchorage, Wasilla, Palmer and Eagle River. So amazing up there. I love the smell of the tundra. There is something very magical about berry picking in Alaska. The fresh air, the sweet berries, digging in the tundra. It brings you back to your childhood.

We had purple stains all over our hands and pants - but it's all worth it. Bear Mountain is an excellent berry picking spot. Amazing scenery, and very remote. Not many people hike up there, as it is difficult. What a great Saturday!