Another hike in the park today, Horseshoe Lake. Nice hike, lots of people and, as we headed towards the lake, several told us that there was a moose in the lake putting on quite a show. Just take the left turns, they said. We hurried down the steps, around the corner, more steps and finally to the lake Sure enough there was a moose there. He must have known we were all watching since he posed, shook his head and posed some more. He must have been there about half an hour at least, eating the greenery at the bottom of the pond.
At about this time, he's looking over at us and saying: 'Talk to my agent.'
Bu the beaver had quite a show for us too. There was a series of about 6 dams up a river each getting progressively bigger and longer and wider. This was the largest. No wonder there is a lake here. That beaver has been working for a long time and building a much bigger family.
We were surrounded by mountains.
Here they are barely peeking over the nearer cliffs.
Those cliffs have some cool rock layers - makes you wonder what forces pushed them.
We got to the end of this river where it meets a much larger river. This small river was clear while the larger one is graciated and thus very cloudy. You can see where they mix here.
Those who made this trail did a lot of work.
The trailside flowers are always a treat.
Remember that part in the beginning, where I said we came down a bunch of steps, well, now, we’ve got to go UP these same steps. And, believer you me, this is only a small section of the steps. But, hey, I’ll get lots of points on my Fit Bit, right.
We head out tomorrow heading south.
The highest temperature recorded in Alaska was 100 degrees Fahrenheit in Fort Yukon in 1915.
The lowest temperature recorded in Alaska was -80 degrees Fahrenheit at Prospect Creek Camp in 1971.
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