Off today and after doing laundry we head out for a hike. Hope we didn't wait too long because the sunshine is disappearing and clouds are rolling in. We decide to do the Ptarmigan Lake hike as it is close by and only 3.5 miles to the Lake. Working up to longer hikes.
Tucson leads the way
Soon we are walking alongside the Ptarmigan River
It's a nice trail going through a mossy pine forest
The ground cover - a thick layer of moss and small ferns is very colorful
Tucson stays on course
The trail gets a bit soggy in spots due to the snow melting off the mountain tops
Follow the yellow moss road
Guess this answers that age old question - do Bears Sh*t in the woods? Tucson had been pulling nose to the ground just before this spot and starts to try to pull Gary up the side of the mountain in hot pursuit. Tucson doesn't get to walk off leash on Alaska trails.
Everytime you think it can't get any prettier - it does
Looks like we are getting closer
Tucson is on high alert
Out of the woods and getting a good view of the mountains
A nice water fall
and water fountain for Tucson
I love the moss covered shale
I see the Lake
Moose have been here
Tucson finally settles down - he was in hunt mode when we got here - don't think it was too long ago the Moose was here
I didn't think there would be any facilities this far in!
Well, this is different
How clever but a little exposed
The water is that lovely glacier blue-green
A view going the other way on the return trip. We got caught in a light rain/hail storm on the way back - so no more pictures
A small forest of plants growing in the moss on top of an old tree stump
What a great hike. We will do it again when the trees have leafed out - might have to bring some fishing poles along.
Tucson had a great time and passed out for the remainder of the evening.
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