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03-21-2009, 10:32 PM
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Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Sleep in Wasilla, Live in Alaska
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Went out today just as the clouds were coming in, though still a great day.
Eagle munching on a moose carcass.
Flying away
Trail out in the Kepler-Bradley Lakes area, with my dogs
End of Long Lake
At the end of the trail, view from Matanuska Experiment Farm
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03-21-2009, 11:00 PM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Not far from Fairbanks, AK
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mal_flisk
When I see Donnelly, I know I'm getting close to Ft Greely and Delta. It's a pretty good landmark. But whatever you do, don't eat at the Paxton store, the quality has gone downhill. Just finish the drive to Delta or if you're going in the other direction, go on to Glennallen. Unless they've improved in the last year or two.
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I used to stop at the Paxon Lodge on my way to Chitina and back years ago (in the '80s). The food was good then. A very nice breakfast was served at the Chatanika Lodge a few years back (big omelet), but i haven't gone to eat there for a few years. Also, on the way to Anchorage, before you get to Nenana, the Monderosa had some good fast foods (hamburgers) not too long ago. The best ice cream (chocolate/peanut butter) was served at the Knotty Shop near Salcha a few years ago (before the place was sold-out). Now I see a lot of Chinese-made stuff in there, which was not the case with the previous owner.
Now, fuel is cheaper at the gas station as you leave Delta Junction down the Richardson, toward Ft. Greely. Too expensive at Glennalen, so I never buy there.
I was planning on driving down to Summit Lake, but as I neared Black rapids, it was snowing, so I turned around. I saw several moose moving across the road, but they didn't stand long enough by the road for me to take pictures.
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Nephler,
The flying eagle photo looks great!
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03-22-2009, 04:39 AM
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I am downright amazed at what I can destroy
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Bethel, Alaska
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March 21st sunset.
Kuskokuak sunset.
Kwethluk Ramp sunset
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03-22-2009, 04:43 AM
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I am downright amazed at what I can destroy
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Bethel, Alaska
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Workhorse....no snow on the main river, hard on the hifax!
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03-22-2009, 11:27 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Kodiak, Ak
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Great Pics
WOW! Thank you guys the pictures are really amazing.
I love coming on here and learing/seeing all about the state that will soon be my new home.
Only 20 more days before I leave Oregon to drive to Homer and catch a ferry to Kodiak. I haven't seen my Hubby since Jan. 
Thanks again for sharing, I can't wait to start snaping pics myself.
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03-22-2009, 12:00 PM
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I'll keep my guns. You keep the Change!
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Wasilla, Alaska
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Great pictures everyone. Ed I love the one of the eagle flying off...
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03-22-2009, 12:07 PM
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Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Sleep in Wasilla, Live in Alaska
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If it didn't have the white plumage, I would swear it was a golden, it was that big, and I mean huge.
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03-22-2009, 12:15 PM
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Livin Life Down A Long Dirt Road
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: I live in Alaska but my heart is in Sweden
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Had another nice day at the lake just riding.
Beach full of drift wood. Should be some great door handles and walking sticks in here.
Looking east up the Skilak River toward the glacier.
Looking west across upper Skilak and a pressure ridge.
My buddy "Mush" jumping the pressure ridge.
Doroshin Bay cabin. Originally built in the 50's by a local homesteader. Used to be a gold mine in the area. A great place to eat hotdogs and sip blackberry brandy.
Wolf tracks on the lake.
Lonely little tree on a rock.
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People may doubt what you say...but they will believe what you do...
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03-22-2009, 12:33 PM
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I'll keep my guns. You keep the Change!
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Wasilla, Alaska
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great pics Rance
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03-22-2009, 12:37 PM
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I live in NC but my heart is in Alaska
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"planning my next trip north"
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Betwixt the Worlds
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Rance I'm not seeing any of your pictures in your last post.
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