Tag: Palmer

• Hatcher Pass and Eklutna Tailrace

  

  Our 6-day weekend was shortened to 4 days before we left, and then to 3 1/2 on our way back (doggone wildfires).  We had fun exploring and fishing in the Palmer area.  Our first night, we stayed at Matanuska Lake Campground.   Since the Palmer Musk Ox farm had 4 babies, we decided to take a…

  Melissa Rudacille

  July 1, 2024

  Alaska Activities, Alaska Wildlife, Birds, Camping in Alaska, Fishing in Alaska, Wildlife

  Alaska Wildlife, animal tours, Bird Watching, Dalton Highway, Eagle Summit Wayside, fishing, Hatcher Pass, Maclaren Summit, Musk Ox, Palmer

• Two Days in Palmer

  

  While C was in training, I explored the Palmer area.  He joined me on a trip to Reflections Lake after work  today.  Altogether, I saw 9 Moose, 4 Sandhill Cranes, 3 Bald Eagles, 2 Northern Harriers, 2 Merganser couples, 2 Trumpeter Swan couples, and a Ruffed Grouse. Palmer has an excellent visitor center/museum, though it…

  Melissa Rudacille

  April 24, 2024

  Alaska Activities, Alaska Wildlife, Birds, Wildlife

  Alaska Wildlife, Bird Watching, Migration, Palmer, Sandhill Cranes, Trumpeter Swans