Our trip to Haines, AK(Alaska)..tons of pics...

[Glacier]

So we left Saturday at noon. The drive to Haines takes a little over four hours. This time it took closer to 5 as we had to go through some nasty road construction areas! It's a beautiful drive though:
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Taken through the windshield on the Haines Highway.

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Taken at the rest stop where we pulled over to eat lunch.

After a little chat with the very nice U.S. customs officer, we arrived in Haines, AK.
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I refuse to sleep in a tent so we rented this little cabin.

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The view from our cabin deck.

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Me hanging out on the deck before we left for the concert.

Many more coming..............

[Queen of Poop]

What absolutely beautiful scenery. You must have had a wonderful time.

[Glacier]

Late in the afternoon, we headed over to the South East Alaska State Fair. We wandered around the grounds, saw lots of people we knew from the Yukon, many we hadn't seen for months at home! At 9pm, the concert started--this is the reason we were in Haines!
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Allison Moorer opened for Steve Earle. She is a very talented young woman. That tiny body holds a massive voice! She's also engaged to Steve. They were very sweet on stage together (they sang a duet during his show) Here's hoping that his seventh marriage works out!


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Then came Steve Earle!!!:D :D He seemed a little nervous at first, but there was some contraversy over him playing at the fair. Some of the locals thought he was too political. However, the crowd loved him and he quickly relaxed.

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I have seen alot of Steve Earle shows--one on every tour since the Copperhead Road album, 18 years ago! This was the best one ever. He played for close to three hours, then came back out and did a 3 song encore. He was chatty with crowd, ranted lots about his political beliefs. It was a fabulous show!!


Still more coming............

[Glacier]

On Sunday we were up early and headed out on to the ocean. My co-worker was in Haines with her hubby and their fishing boat. So we got to go fishing for Halibut. Well, Stuart fished, I took pictures. The fish weren't biting but we had a good time anyway and the surroundings were stunning!
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There are lots of glaciers surrounding the Haines area. This is the Rainbow Glacier.

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Stuart on the boat.

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Another glacier, the Davidson I think.

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Mid-afternoon the weather started to get a bit nasty out in the open ocean so we headed back to the marina. This was taken in the Lynn Canal area.

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The Haines Marina.

[Edwina's Secretary]

I looked at these photos and wonder WHEN did Arkansas get so Beautiful????????

Gorgeous....absolutely gorgeous....Alaska.....

[Glacier]

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Sunday night we had a campfire and went hiking around the area. There are many, many bears in the area. We saw a young grizzly, but it was too dark for the picture to turn out. The salmon were running in the river so the bears were out eating in the evenings.

Monday morning, we headed out in the kayaks. Stuart had borrowed a kayak from a friend of his.
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He tried fly-fishing from it, but it was hard to land a fish from in the boat. I have to give him credit--he hates kayaking, but tried it for my benefit!

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After a couple hours, he went fly-fishing on the Chilkoot River, which he truly loves to do and I kept paddling by myself.

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Chilkoot Lake is a massive, stunning place!

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This is the entrance to the Lake. The picture doesn't do it justice. It's awe-inspiring when you first see it.

[Glacier]

Late Monday afternoon, we had to head home. We seriously considered staying an extra day, but the next ferry sailing wasn't until Wednesday and we couldn't get away with quite that long!
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On the ferry, pulling out of the Haines harbour.

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Stuart lounging on the ferry's deck.

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me on the deck.

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More glaciers were visible along the ferry route.

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And lots of waterfalls. I love seeing waterfalls.

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An hour later, we pulled into the Skagway, Alaska port. Skagway is a major stop for cruise ships. This huge ship was right beside our ferry. The ferry was large, but it looked like a toy beside the cruise ships! Skagway is a tourist trap and there were thousands of tourists in town on Monday. We didn't stay long!

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This was taken at the Canadian Customs office. The drive from Skagway to Whitehorse is only a couple hours long, but it's very pretty too.

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And then we were home, much to the huskies' delight!

[lizbud]

Originally posted by Edwina's Secretary
I looked at these photos and wonder WHEN did Arkansas get so Beautiful????????

Gorgeous....absolutely gorgeous....Alaska.....


:eek: I did the same thing. I thought why did she travel all the
way to Arkansas when the concert was in Alaska? Thought it
was my eyes.:D

I'm still looking at the photos. Alaska is gorgeous country.:)

[Glacier]

Originally posted by lizbud
:eek: I did the same thing. I thought why did she travel all the
way to Arkansas when the concert was in Alaska? Thought it
was my eyes.:D

I'm still looking at the photos. Alaska is gorgeous country.:)

LOL, I never thought of the abbreviation...maybe I'll edit that so it's clear!

[kittycats_delight]

Absolutely stunning pics. My husband is just dying to go to Alaska. After seeing those pics I tend to agree with him. Looks like you guys had a great time. And boy do those babies of yours ever look excited to see you home again. :D

[Almita]

wow those are beautiful I have never seen pictures of Alaska until now I love to fish and go canoeing !!

[wolflady]

Gorgeous!!!!!!

:D

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Absolute stunning scenery!! I love all the pics, and when I saw these ones, a big "AAAAAAWWWWWWWWWW" escaped from my mouth...!

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[kuhio98]

AK - Alaska
AR - Arkansas

Glacier ~ Thanks for sharing. I haven't been to Haines in years and it's just as beautiful as I remember.

BTW - How did you edit the subject title to include (Alaska)? Seems I've tried to edit my subjects before and couldn't get it to work.

[Daisy and Delilah]

WOW!!! Can we say WOW again??? Thanks for the great vacation we just took looking at those pics Glacier!! You guys must wake up in the morning and have to slap the smiles off your faces. Absolutely awesome pictures as always. Thanks ever so much for sharing. Love the pictures of the huskies welcoming Mom and Dad back. What a life you have up there. Is there anyone here at Pet Talk that isn't green with envy?:D

Terry, Daisy, and Delilah:)

[Anita Cholaine]

Oh my gosh, this is sooooo beautiful!!!!!! It must be fantastic to wake up in the morning and have that amazing view through the window.....Seems like you had a great time...:)

[jesse_3]

WOW!!! Those are AMAZING pictures! I went to Alaska when I was 9, but, I don't have any amazing scenery with a disposable camera and a 9 yr. old taking the pics.

Thanks for sharing! I will be going to Alaska when I graduate! I absolutely LOVE the scenery! I hope that you had a wonderful time!:)

Steph and Jes

[Barbara]

Not having the slightest ideas of state abbreviations it was obvious for me that this must be Alaska. Oh I HAVE to see that one day. And seeing you kayaking on Chilkkot Lake- I'd wish I was there:)

The problem is: I love it if it's not too hot and can live very well with nasty weather but Siegmar wants it warm. So we got to the British Columbia-Alaska border- but I am not sure Siegmar wants to repeat that experience :)

[elizabethann]

I SOOOO WANT TO GO TO ALASKA!!! THOSE WERE AWESOME PICTURES! I CAN SMELL THE FRESH AIR!!!! YOU'RE SO LUCKY!!! LOVE THE LITTLE CABIN!!!

[Glacier]

Originally posted by kuhio98

BTW - How did you edit the subject title to include (Alaska)? Seems I've tried to edit my subjects before and couldn't get it to work.

It just let me edit it like the rest of the post, but I think that might be new. I seem to remember not being able to do that before too!

[popcornbird]

Originally posted by Edwina's Secretary
I looked at these photos and wonder WHEN did Arkansas get so Beautiful????????

Gorgeous....absolutely gorgeous....Alaska.....

LOL!!!!!!! I thought the EXACT same thing. I thought, "I didn't know Arkansas was that gorgeous." Then I thought, "How in the WORLD could she drive to Arkansas in just 5 hours???" I lost the US map in my head for a moment. THEN, I realized........"OHHHHHHHH ALASKA! DUH!!!!!!" LOL!!!!! No wonder!!! Now we ALL know Alaska is one AMAZING, GORGEOUS, STUNNING state! Makes so much more sense now. :D

BEAUTIFUL pictures! BEAUTIFUL! Its my DREAM to see Alaska one day........one of the states I 'so' desperately want to visit.

[cloverfdx]

Wow i am speachless :eek:, so gorgeous. I loved each and every photos and am still in awe of the beauty.

I cannot wait in about 2 years time i will be travwelling over Canada and hopefully Alaska, i want to go late Winter but Mum wants to go in Summer :p, we'll see.

Thankyou so much for sharing your trip with us.

[Randi]

What a beautiful place!! The scenery is absolutely stunning!! Thanks for sharing. :)

[finn's mom]

I love Allison Moorer! The first I heard her was on the Horse Whisperer soundtrack. She's beautiful! That's cool that she's engaged to Steve Earle. Looks like a concert I'd have enjoyed, for sure.

That picture of the entrance to the lake made me cry. It's just so beautiful, and, I love that feeling of being so small standing in the presence of nature like that. Awe inspiring, is right. That picture of you on the deck of the cabin is actually my favorite, though. Not sure why, it's just comforting somehow.

[Corinna]

Wow great pics . I had several freinds up there this week Ron and Jackie are working at a gift shop there in Hanies. they are from Ok . Also freinds on a cruise Richard and Mandy they work with me. I suppose it would be too werid if you had met them.
Hey is your hubby going to be called out to Montana for any of our fires? Let me know if so I'd love to make sure he's got lots of goodies .

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

Great pics - thanks for sharing!

Brings back great memories - we went on a cruise around Alaska a couple of years ago - it is breathtaking!:)

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Great pictures!

Give me this over a mall condo any day!! :D

And now we've finally met Stuart. :D

[jenluckenbach]

BREATH-TAKING !

[DJFyrewolf36]

W:eek: W....

very beautiful. Nature is the best artist!

[bluekat]

Wow it is GORGEOUS there!! I'd love to visit Alaska one day :D

[lvpets2002]

:eek: OMG those Alaska pictures are just Breathtaken. Thank you so much for sharing those pictures with us here at PT.. :cool:

[Glacier]

Originally posted by Corinna
Hey is your hubby going to be called out to Montana for any of our fires? Let me know if so I'd love to make sure he's got lots of goodies .

Nope, he won't be going anywhere for fires this year. His back is too messed up to let him fight at all. Since he's a private contractor they usually keep him in the territory. I think most of the Yukon's firefighters are in Ontario and BC right now. I hope the fires aren't too close to you.

[captain]

Absolutely magnificent .............

Thanks so much for sharing those ........ I truly hope that one day I get to see it for myself.

IF I DO, do you think the huskies would mind a visitor :D

[NoahsMommy]

GORGEOUS!!!!! :)

Thanks so much for sharing your trip with us. Glad you had fun.

[gemini9961]

I absolutely love your pics everytime you post no matter what they are of. I have always wanted to travel to Alaska and this just reinforces my desire to go.

[Glacier]

Originally posted by captain


IF I DO, do you think the huskies would mind a visitor :D

Most of the huskies are always up for a visitor. Ozzy will bark at you every time he sees you for at least 3 days. After 3 days, you don't qualify as a stranger anymore and he'll be your buddy. Delta lets no one touch him, but he'll have long conversations with you! Earle will immediately flop for a belly rub and stay that way for as long as you keep rubbing! Founder will lean in for pets and knock you on your butt if you aren't careful! Muskwa will whine, cuz that's what he does! He's very hard done by, you know!

Glacier the cat will meet you at the door. Pete will immediately want in your lap. Boots will play with your shoes, while you are still wearing them. Felicia will hide for a few hours. Polly will yowl cuz that's what she does! Ivy and Onyx will watch from a distance until they see a chance for food or a warm chair!

[Killearn Kitties]

What a beautiful area! Absolutely stunning scenery.

A friend of mine was walking in Alaska last year. I only saw his photos on the small screen of a digital camera, but they still looked fantastic!

[dukedogsmom]

What a wonderful trip! Alaska is as beautfiul as I've seen on tv. I have sometimes entertained the idea of moving there. Looks like you had a great time. That ship was really huge! Thanks for sharing all the pics.

[cyber-sibes]

Wow, truely stunning! I don't think I'd ever get anything done if I lived up there, I'd be too busy taking in the view all the time! (This is what I tell myself- that it's a good thing to live where it's flat and boring, cause I'll be more productive.)
Thanks for sharing the gorgeous pictures! Hey, is that Muskwa woo-wooing you home?

[Glacier]

Originally posted by cyber-sibes
Hey, is that Muskwa woo-wooing you home?

Yup, that's Muskwa, Earle, Chum & Pingo. Muskwa was being the noisiest. He really just wanted by me to his daddy. He's a daddy's boy!

[captain]

Originally posted by Glacier
Most of the huskies are always up for a visitor. Ozzy will bark at you every time he sees you for at least 3 days. After 3 days, you don't qualify as a stranger anymore and he'll be your buddy. Delta lets no one touch him, but he'll have long conversations with you! Earle will immediately flop for a belly rub and stay that way for as long as you keep rubbing! Founder will lean in for pets and knock you on your butt if you aren't careful! Muskwa will whine, cuz that's what he does! He's very hard done by, you know!

Glacier the cat will meet you at the door. Pete will immediately want in your lap. Boots will play with your shoes, while you are still wearing them. Felicia will hide for a few hours. Polly will yowl cuz that's what she does! Ivy and Onyx will watch from a distance until they see a chance for food or a warm chair!

Well - that decides it then!!!
I promise to visit!!!! :D

What a welcoming committee!!! :D