The Alsek is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful river journeys on earth. You raft past jagged mountain peaks, calving glaciers, and fields of wildflowers, not to mention the visuals of abundant wildlife. Bald Eagles, grizzly and black bear, mountain goats, moose, and even the chance of seeing the elusive wolf. In June of 2010 [...]
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Alaska RIver Wild-A Journey Down the Tatshensheni-Alsek River
Posted in alaska, tagged alaska, alaska river trips, lisa dearing photography on July 27, 2010 | 3 Comments »
At the Foot of Denali-Alaska’s Biggest Mountain
Posted in alaska, lisa dearing photography, tagged alaska, alaska photos, lisa dearing, photography on March 17, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I spent two weeks last September camping at the foot of Mount McKinley at Wonder Lake photographing the mountain and the beautiful fall colors of the tundra in Denali National Park. The park in late August and early September is ablaze with autumn color and wildlife is gorging themselves on the abundant berries, and edible [...]
Alaska’s McNeil River Grizzly Bear Sanctuary
Posted in alaska on January 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Bears of McNeil River It’s dawn on the McNeil River and a chilly wind is blowing the tall grasses along the river corridor. There is light mist in the air and fog begins to swirl its way along the strand of beach that sits below our camp. Far in the distance, I can see [...]
Icy Bay Wilderness Kayak Trip
Posted in alaska, lisa dearing photography on January 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
There is a point on every trip to an exotic destination when the reality of the adventure that is about to begin finally arrives. After all the planning, packing, commercial airline flights, and taxis, the last leg of an Alaska bush trip has always got to be that defining moment. With our gear stacked to [...]
