by ronmitchelladventure | Nov 6, 2017 | Alaska, North America, United States
Cold wind blows down from glaciers that separate jagged peaks surrounding the Chilkat River. We zip up and seal the gaps in our clothing during a brisk walk along the only river in Alaska that does not totally freeze solid, due to a glacial sediment alluvial fan.This...
by ronmitchelladventure | Aug 6, 2016 | Alaska, North America, United States
Eagles mate for life. But even the most romantic lovers need a little space once in a while. One of them decides to go fishing. A bald eagle can dive at speeds of up to 200 mph. A juvenile bald eagle does not go bald (head and tail turn white) for about five years....
by ronmitchelladventure | Jul 16, 2015 | Alaska, North America, United States
We sit on the deck of the caretakers’ cabin in the Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, and watch eagles catch fish in the Chilkat River. Rafters on tours float past us and wave, unless gazing at glacial jagged mountains. Most come from the many cruise ships docked in...
by ronmitchelladventure | Aug 19, 2012 | Alaska, North America, United States
A professional hunter spots mountain goats from the scope on our host cabin deck at Chilkat State Park. Finally, I get to show visitors live mountain goats for a few days, until one day we spot four hunters, gutting 2 goats in the snow above Rainbow glacier…Needless...
