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August 10th 2007

Published: August 10th 2007

Northern Exposure in Anchorage Fun Facts about Alaska Jumping on Alaska Air, I had no idea what the 49th state had to offer. All I had seen was some brief pages in my travel book, a few shows on TV, and had heard stories from friends like Bonnie. Bonnie and I have known each other for 10 years, and when she announced she was moving to Alaska 2 years ago, I had to ask why. Alaska has always see... Read Full Entry

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Nathan Nowack

NNowack

I'm an amateur photographer who has devoted the past year to become a full time professional photographer. For the past 8 years, I've worked in the DVD business as a Programmer and Producer. Hoping to escape the crazy, stressful life of the Hollywood industry, I decided I needed a change. So I quit my job, tied up my loose ends, and was off on some eye opening and memorable 2007 vacations. While traveling around, I continue to take as many photos as possible in hopes that they will someday fill my portfolio and supply me with future jobs. But while I travel, I also want to experience an... full info

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Our plane

I'd have liked to see the headlines after we crashed in this plane.

Tunnel to Whittier

The one way 2.5 mile tunnel, hope no trains are coming.

Underground tunnel

An underground tunnel in Whittier, taking you from one side of town, under the tracks, to the living areas.

Whittier Harbor

Eerie at night with the fog.

Night Whittier

View from our room at the Inn at Whittier.

Glacier Cruise

Prince William sound has some amazing glaciers. It is said that Alaska has an estimated 100,000 glaicers.

ICEBERGS, STRAIGHT AHEAD!!!!

As much as I wanted to yell this, it probably would have caused a panic. And these were small anyways, at least I hoped.

Kwon and his binoculars

Kwon stayed outside for most of the trip, although I thought it was a little too cold.

Sea Otter

A sea otter floating near the boat.

Glaciers Calving

We saw a few calving into the water. Right before it happens, sounds similar to a lightning crack across the water.

Tidewater Glaciers

These Tidewater glaciers come all the way down to the water.

Tall Glaciers

These are actually around 250 feet tall.

Glacier Ice in Hand

We got to hold some chunks that they fished up into the boat and separated. It was cold, and some kids were even eating it. I licked it and it tasted like water. Go figure.

Waterfall with birds

Lots and lots of birds, Look out below.

Flattop Mountain climb

A view from halfway up the mountain. This is about where Kwon stopped.

Kwon's end

"I have to go where?? Screw that, I'm staying here!" says Kwon halfway up the mountain.

Nathan at the top

I made it, and luckily someone was there to take a photo of me. :-)

View from Flattop Mountain

There was a little rock pile at the top of the mountain. Great views all over the Anchorage and into the cook inlet.

Into the Mountains

Views into the mountains made me want to continue climbing. But this was our last day, so 3 hours is good enough.

Alaskan Sunset

Our last image of Alaska, not a bad way to leave.

Beluga Whales

A line of Beluga Whales chased salmon during high tide.

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