Remarkable Reptiles!
Elusive “blue-tailed” western skink
A boa constrictor in Idaho!
Garter snakes most common snake in Idaho
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Fisher Peak without the view
We awoke to sunny skies and decided to hike/hunt the Fisher Peak trail. The weather decided to change and slowly socked in the mountains as…
Leaving Bettles
Today we left Bettles–almost not wanting to leave. The summer went well and we enjoyed it. We are already looking forward to returning in March…
Northern Lights
Last night, the aurora danced across the sky on one of the few clear nights this fall. The green bands rippled across the sky and…
First Snow in Bettles
I was pleasantly surprised this morning when I looked out the window and saw snow on the tree branches. I quickly looked out the other…
Winter is around the corner
Technically it is still summer until September 23, the autumn equinox. But above the Arctic Circle, autumn is well under way with winter weather close…
Northern Lights
Ryan woke me up this morning to look at the northern lights–I didn’t even mind it was 3:30 a.m. I’ve been looking forward to seeing…
First bear sighting
Finally, after hearing about numerous bear sightings this summer, I saw a black bear. A huge black bear. As I rounded the last corner coming…
A cool, rainy summer
While the rest of the U.S. had a sweltering July, we enjoyed a cool, rainy month. We didn’t have the normal warm, sunny July but…
Arctic Strawberries
A rare treat above the Arctic Circle–fresh-picked strawberries. After keeping a close eye on a secret patch of wild strawberries, the first red ones appeared…
First Fireweed
Yesterday, I noticed the first fireweed showcasing its lower flowers. As summer progresses, the flowers will continue to open until they reach the top. Then…