Alaska is full of natural beauty. I drive into Wasilla every day to go to work. Even though it’s the same way to work day in and day out, each trip couldn’t be more different. I travel down the Glenn Highway, across the Knik River, through the Palmer Hay Flats, and into the town of Wasilla. I see Pioneer Peak, Bear Mountain, the Knik Arm, and sometimes even Denali herself.
The mountains constantly look like paintings; it’s hard to believe they’re real. The rivers change daily from full to shallow. The sky is changing not only because of the days getting longer, but because the melting snow and winds change the colors. Light dances off budding trees and tops of mountains. The river sheds its ice and makes ready for the salmon.
If you are traveling to Alaska this summer, or any time really, be prepared to be amazed. This state has so much to see, with endless variations. Denali seems to favor pinks and purples, while Pioneer Peak enjoys the blues. Bring a camera; take as many pictures as you can stand. It is well worth it.