Be It Ever so Humid, There’s No Place Like Home

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Mark Zeiger

Early yesterday morning we left Fairbanks and headed home to Haines. By the end of the day, we cleared U.S. customs, having traveled through Canada, and descended the Chilkat River Valley, passing from alpine tundra to sea level within an hour. As we dropped in elevation, spring advanced from early stages to full blown summer. As we descended from the dry, windswept pass, the humidity rose, until we followed the Chilkat River in a light drizzle. As humidity rose, so did the fragrance of the valley’s lush growth. Continue reading →

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Running for Home

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Mark Zeiger

We decided to stay another day, so today, as you read this from the comfort of your home, hopefully with a nice cup of coffee, we’re on our way back to the homestead. Some 665 miles, about 13 hours driving, and we’ll be back home. Think of us, wish us safety and good wildlife viewing along the way! After we get home, we’ll be a little less cryptic about what we’ve been up to these last few days.

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