Crowberries

Alaskan Crow Berries or Filler Berries.

I love these watery berries when I'm out on a hike!!
These dwarf evergreen shrubs berries contain mostly water so they
are almost odorless!  Crowberries are an excellent source of fiber and antioxidants.

Little White Arctic Hare

I spotted this cute little white Arctic Hare today on my afternoon walk.

The weather has been above freezing, so a lot of our snow has melted away.

I'm actually hopeful that the snow will stay away, but when I look at this

little white hare he brings me back to reality.

His beautiful white coat is a sure sign more snow is on the way!!  

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Snow Dusted Reindeer Moss

Reindeer Lichen, like many lichens is very slow growing (3-4mm per year)

The Inland Dena'ina used this lichen for food by crushing the dry plant and

then boiling it or soaking it in hot water until it became soft.  They used

to eat it with berries, fish eggs, or lard.  

If this moss is disturbed it can take decades to regrow.

Icy Puddles

Todays photo is of a beautiful icy puddle!!!

I loved jumping on these as a kid.

(and I still do!!)

Ice Crystals

Beautiful Ice Crystal Formations...

A wonderful blanket of ice crystals blanketing a field of cranberries.

Lakeshore Ice....

Ice formations along on the shores of Kenai Lake.

Photo of the Day

As of today I will be posting a daily photo featuring

things that catch my eye from my daily walks.

These photos will showcase 

the beauty of Alaska.

Todays photo is of a frozen river shoreline.

Enjoy!