Our Life in Alaska and Beyond

On Scott's day off yesterday we decided to drive down Turnagain Arm to Beluga Point. It's been kind of rainy lately so we didn't really want do a big hike were we might get stuck in the rain, so we just explored the beach around Beluga Point, and then on the way home we decided to stop at a fun park in Anchorage. It ended up being a really nice day, and we even got some sunshine. :) We can definitely tell that fall is in the air though, so we're trying to enjoy the rest of summer as much as we can. :)

Scott had last Thursday off so we decided to hike part of the Turnagain Arm trail in Anchorage. It was beautiful! We've driven along Turnagain Arm many times, but this was the first time we stopped to get out and hike and walk around. I'm so glad we did! We had a picnic at the McHugh Creek trailhead, and then hiked a short distance on the trail. We also stopped at Beluga Point to look for some belugas. (This is the right time of year to see them, but unfortunately we didn't see any.) On our way home we also stopped at Earthquake Park. It was a fun little informational trail about the 1964 earthquake. I love how we're getting to do so many fun things this summer. We've had gorgeous weather and I love spending time with our sweet little family. :) Enjoy the pics!

Bear spray, just in case. Also, an older couple gave us this walking stick that had a pointy end on the top (I think to defend ourselves from the bears?) that we ended up giving to another family when we left, haha.