Gorgeous Day 3
3 in a row…not sure I can
contain myself and it’s suppose to be nice tomorrow then turn for the worse on weekend…figures.
We headed to Eagle River
Nature Center for a good dose of hiking.
I kept saying to Amelia we are going for a hike and she looked
bewildered and said “Slide?”, I corrected,
“no…hike” “Slide??” “no…hike” then
she said “no hike?” sigh.
No slide…just nature. The Nature Center is at the end of Eagle
River Rd. and about 20 minutes from the house.
It was Amelia’s first trip. There
are quite a few trails to follow, one being the infamous Crow Pass…eegads. Eagle River to Girdwood. 25 miles.
No thank you. I have one friend
that did this and said she burst into tears.
Another does it all the time and loves it. My guess, I would be crying my eyes out. Hahahaha.
We opted for the Rodak
Trail, ¾ of a mile and accessible by
stroller…my kinda of trail! (more laughing).
We got to the beaver viewing deck and then headed back with me carrying
her. She loved going in, but apparently
was tuckered out after ¼ mile geesh.
There is a $5 parking fee
and a hands on nature exhibit with a small souvenir selection and even some ice
cream available for purchase (no it was too early for that).
It is a great trail for kids and Amelia genuinely enjoyed herself even without the slide. She particularly enjoyed finding the signs along the trail that explained the glaciers and wildlife, gasping when she saw one up ahead.
Checking out some cottonwood that falls like snowflakes from the trees. This was a blob of it.
Behind her: Cow Parsnip. DO NOT TOUCH. Interesting article on this plant that is everywhere in AK, including our yard, mixing in with our rhubarb and ferns.
Ugh, we don't need any itchy rashes thanks.
Lots of bears at the
Nature Center, but you feel pretty safe on the short trail we were on as it is
close to the center and lots of voices being heard even at 10am. Still, they could be lurking anywhere. Boo.
I have done the Albert
Loop Trail, pre Amelia, with friend Chelsea during her visit. Quite enjoyable even when we had to ditch our
shoes and socks to wade thru high water due to a beaver dam. Good times!
I usually take visitors on
our Eagle River day during their trip.
It is close, relaxing and you can say you hiked it in AK!
Enjoy the Weekend!
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