Top left picture: Ken and I on top of a hill in Denali NP. We signed up for a ranger's hike - along with 12 others. Our ranger, Greg, from Texas (who is a middle school science teacher when he's not being a Ranger) wanted to hike this particular area and we were there with him on his exploration. The ground was a challenge to walk on - have you ever heard of permafrost? For 3 hours we did not have stable ground beneath our feet! For several minutes we were in brush over our heads, waving our hands above heads and bush shouting, 'Hey Bear!' (We were instructed several/numerous times to never startle a bear.) What a view from the top - and with about 20 feet of scree to maneauver around. We ate lunch with the group before heading back. Top middle picture: flowers in downtown Haines, AK (SE section of the state - in what they call the 'rain forest.'). Kathy fell in love with Haines, and is still thinking about getting back to see the eagles in late fall (some day!). Top right picture: Moma grizzly bear with her 3 cubs. Having triplets is not common - and these cubs are so cute! Here's the story: they were in the process of digging up a bush - but to their surprise found some stinging insects. Moma bear left quickly, but the cubs kept going back (for food and 'ouchies'!). (Picture taken from the tour bus, but we were close!) Bottom left picture: Ken and Kathy at the 'end' of the Alaskan Highway. We made it! These pics are not in order.....our visit to Haines was after the end of the AK Hwy. We crossed the Canadian border a total of 5 times. Never had any problems (we did take our passports with us, but customs never stamped them!)....