Plenty of snow at this rec area on the way to Hope — Alaska.

I just love these snow-covered mountain scenes on Kenai Peninsula — on the way to Hope, AK.

Lunch with a view ... as my photography mentor would describe this blurred background image.

One of the many snow-melt waterfalls we saw today ... on the way to Hope, AK.

Canyon Creek viewpoint ... on the way to Hope, AK.

Detour to Hope

13 мая 2021 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ⛅ 52 °F

Part III ... At one point, we considered driving all the way to Seward, but then decided it was too long of a drive. So, when we saw the junction for Hope, a small community on the Kenai Peninsula, we decided to check it out.

Unfortunately, the community had not quite awakened from its winter slumber, so we made do with a quick wander down to the river before getting back on the road. Was the 30-mile R/T detour worth it? I’d say that no, it wasn’t ... at least not today.

This side trip still yielded some beautiful views, and we found a lovely view spot for lunch ... which we ate standing since any picnic tables that might be at that rec area were still under several feet of snow.Читать далее

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