Alaska

Wild Alaska--Tundra

nationaloutdoors — Sat, 31 May 2008 15:41:53 -0600

These are pictures of the Alaskan Tundra. To the right, you can see a distant view of a dormant volcano.

Here's a description of the pictures below:

1. Ariel View -- Notice all the water.
2. Standard View -- Alder bushes are prevalent.
3. Close-up View -- The upper 6 to 12 inches of the tundra soil are frozen in this picture. Notice the alder roots grow along the surface of the solid. The tundra thaws slowly between May and July.
4. Fireweed -- This blooms in late July and early September on the tundra. Alaskans consider the Fireweed bloom to signal the end of summer.

Grizzly Bear Teaches Cubs to Swim

nationaloutdoors — Sat, 31 May 2008 15:32:28 -0600

Great Video of Sow Brown Bear teaching 3 cub bears how to swim.

Huge Alaskan Tides

nationaloutdoors — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 15:04:14 -0600

Everything in Alaska is big. Watch the difference between high and low tide. Wow!!!

To visit this area call 1-800-352-4522 or visit www.islandpointlodge.com.

Underwater View of Salmon Migration

nationaloutdoors — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 15:02:24 -0600

A view of an Alaskan Salmon run from underwater. Quite a sight to see.

Visit the Island Point Lodge Website for more information.

Killer Whale Watching

nationaloutdoors — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 14:57:15 -0600

Once in a lifetime experience. Up close with Killer Whales.

To visit this area call 1-800-352-4522 or visit www.islandpointlodge.com.