17/365
We try and get outside as much as possible. Who can resist fresh snow!!
16/365
Alaska is unique for many obvious reasons, some are not as obvious. One example of this is the infamous Alaskan Coffee huts. You see them on nearly every corner like you would a Circle K or Seven 11. They provide a vital resource to us Alaskans, caffeine. We need it in the summer to stay awake and play in the sun 20+ hours in a day, and we need it to get through long dark winter days. They are drive up stands that serve your coffee or tea any way you want it. My favorite is Jitters here in Eagle River, which I believe is also a local landmark.
I missed these drive up coffee shacks when we moved and we were so happy to see them again when we moved back.
15/365
When winter comes, many birds fly south. Well, with the exception of the weird flock of ducks I have seen and the normal wintering birds. In Eagle River we are fortunate enough to see the eagles hang around all winter long. Sometimes, you will find between 50 and 100 eagles wintering. These North American Bald Eagles are commonly seen gathering around mid day near the VFW parking lot. They awaiting the “Eagle Lady” who comes out and feeds them during the winter. We are very lucky to live in an area with such abundant wildlife, even in the winter.
14/365
“All seasons are beautiful for the person who carries happiness
within.”
– Horace Friess
13/365
“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Day 12 {365 Challenge}
.Serenity.
