After the long chaotic days of summer begin to come to a close and before the first snow, there's a time of stillness in the landscape of Alaska. The water has yet to freeze but the first signs of winter cap the tops of the mountains. I met Andy through Instagram and he decided to come and visit Alaska. I had an amazing time being able to show him around the state that I love. On this day we drove south to Girdwood and Portage. In Girdwood we traveled deep into the forest and explored the small waterfall tucked away behind the growth. After Girdwood we headed to Portage where we climbed high into the mountain pass. In the winter this area can be covered by as much as 16 feet of snow! At the top of the pass the landscape opens up and reveals Portage glacier in the distance. The Autumn sun reflected off the blue ice like a beacon of light. It was so great to see Andy's face as he was presented with such an amazing landscape. Less than a week in the state and he was already planning another trip here.
On our way back we stopped at reflection lake, appropriately named because of it's protected nature from the wind due to the massive mountain beside it. The changing season revealed itself in the form of bright orange and red colors in the trees. Each season in Alaska offers unique opportunities to explore. Some are more difficult than others but all are equally beautiful.
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Thank you so much for reading and supporting my work! I have a lot of exploring planned in the next few weeks before the big road trip and I can't wait to share all of the adventures.
Chase