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Alaska (Katmai & Denali NP) - July 14-31, 2006 : Alaska rewarded us with incredible nature and wildlife. We have posted a few pictures of two of our favorite stops: Katmai and Denali National Park. At each location, timing and patience were key to capturing the beauty and the power of the subjects. At Katmai, we spent 5 days surrounded by grizzly bears. Strict rules need to be followed so that neither bears nor humans get injured. One story in particular comes to mind to describe the power of these bears. A fisherman was casually fly fishing at the mouth of the Brooks River. In this habitat, one has to watch his back for unexpected encounters. As you probably guessed, a young grizzly male was lurking and frightened the fisherman by catching the hooked salmon barely before the fish was out of the water. I had a chance to talk to the fisherman the following day and asked him if he was fishing again. His answer was: "I didn't believe that grizzlies run so fast. In any case, you can borrow my poles as I am done fishing for a while!". His saving grace was the angle of attack the bear took to get to the fish. Denali is known for the Big Five animals (bears, wolves, moose, dall sheeps, caribou). We were fortunate to spot all of them at a distance (aka sometimes just "dots" across the tundra). Even more inspiring is the crowning jewel of North America's highest peak (Mount McKinley), rising 20,320 feet above sea level. Statistics show that the Alaska Range clears up only 30% of the time. And after 4 days of clouds and rains we got our window of opportunity. At 8PM, we got a glimpse of the summit. A few hours later, the entire range was cloudless for the 11:30PM sunset. The magic lasted til sunrise at 4AM and then the mountain hide itself in her traditional attire. A few hours of hiking got us these wonderful views. I hope you'll enjoy this Alaska sample. Feel free to let us know which two pictures are your favorites. Cheers ...

Alaska (Katmai & Denali NP) - July 14-31, 2006

Alaska rewarded us with incredible nature and wildlife. We have posted ...

Updated: May 21, 2009 10:43pm PST

Yosemite National Park (2005-2006) : Yosemite is one of our favorite outdoor spots in California. This gallery shows precious moments we shared with friends and family at Yosemite over the last two years.

Yosemite National Park (2005-2006)

Yosemite is one of our favorite outdoor spots in California. This gall ...

Updated: May 21, 2009 10:42pm PST

Horsetail Waterfall, Yosemite (February 06) : During the last half of February, this small, ephemeral waterfall at the eastern edge of El Capitan can be backlit by the setting sun, making the waterfall glow a brilliant orange color. Some people have called this a natural "firefall".

Horsetail Waterfall, Yosemite (February 06)

During the last half of February, this small, ephemeral waterfall at t ...

Updated: Feb 22, 2006 7:24pm PST

Arches - Canyonland - Bryce Canyon NP, Utah (November 2005) : The national parks in Southern Utah are not to be missed. The challenge is to plan for enough time at each park. Arches is magnificent. Canyonland is unique and breath taking. The size and varsity of this park wet your appetite for true wilderness and discovery of new frontiers. Bryce shines a different look every season. You think that you have seen it all, until you start to explore its multi faceted landscape. And for the well traveled adventurer, you know that we didn't even scratch the surface of the beauty and remoteness of Southern Utah. Enjoy the beautiful contrast of the "red brick".

Arches - Canyonland - Bryce Canyon NP, Utah (November 2005)

The national parks in Southern Utah are not to be missed. The challeng ...

Updated: May 21, 2009 10:45pm PST

Acadia National Park, Maine (September 2005) : Sept. 1 - 6: Visit of our friends, Domenic, Patti and Arianna now residing in New Hampshire. Together, we explored Portsmouth, Perkins Cove, Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. The highlights were hiking and cruising Acadia, and dining at George in Bar Harbor.

Acadia National Park, Maine (September 2005)

Sept. 1 - 6: Visit of our friends, Domenic, Patti and Arianna now resi ...

Updated: May 21, 2009 10:47pm PST

Glacier National Park, Montana (July 2005) : We spent 5 days being mesmorized by incredible mountain and lake sceneries. Challenging daily hikes got us close to glaciers, wildlife and wild flowers.

Glacier National Park, Montana (July 2005)

We spent 5 days being mesmorized by incredible mountain and lake scene ...

Updated: May 21, 2009 10:48pm PST

Antelope Valley, Mojave Desert and Joshua Tree Blooming, California (April 2005) : We spent three days touring Antelope Valley, Mojave Desert, and Joshua Tree National Park. The purpose of the trip was to enjoy the special blooming of desert flowers. 2005 was an exceptional year because of the rain Southern California received.

Antelope Valley, Mojave Desert and Joshua Tree Blooming, California (April 2005)

We spent three days touring Antelope Valley, Mojave Desert, and Joshua ...

Updated: May 21, 2009 10:54pm PST

Death Valley Blooming, Nevada (March 2005) : It is hard to imagine Death Valley, this rocky, dry and hot location in full bloom. Experts are saying that 2005 was one of this special year where the climat (amount of rain, temperature, wind) was perfect to display the best bloom in the past 100 years.

Death Valley Blooming, Nevada (March 2005)

It is hard to imagine Death Valley, this rocky, dry and hot location i ...

Updated: May 21, 2009 10:56pm PST


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