Entry 1
Today I begin the quest to start blogging. As this is my first attempt there will most likely be a learning curve.
The start of the new season (spring) is official, but it sure doesn't feel this way. It has been surprisingly cold this spring so far, and it snowed last weekend. However it was 60 degrees on Sunday. So this past week it was mostly clear but crisp and cool with a mild hint of a spring breeze. When we were on our hike I noticed that none of the native critters had come out yet. Quite weird being that I am a native Californian and the critters are usually out all year. The only animals out and about were the spring time birds which had arrived only a few weeks earlier.
Mendenhall Glacier
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A Steller's Jay
The Steller's Jay is very similar to a common blue jay from down south. They are quite annoying and like to nest away from people. They often will try and take food from anyone who will leave it out in the open, however if you even think about approaching their nest... think again.
Fishing Season
It's that time of year again. Time to break out the rods, reels, lures, and fishing line. On Sunday I had enough free time in between laundry, cleaning, and a beer run to get all the fishing gear set up and ready for this season. There aren't very many places you can fish right now but the Steelhead Trout will begin their run in the next few weeks. A fishing license for out of state visitors is very expensive, so if you are thinking about coming to visit Alaska for its legendary fishing, be ready to drop a solid 100 dollars to catch some salmon. The in state license is only 37 with a King Salmon stamp which allows an in-state resident to catch up to three King Salmon per day.
The main purpose of this blog is to provide an accurate account for this years fishing season. Brian and I have a boat this year so there should be more entry's then there would have been last year. I will also be keeping track of any interesting activities and wildlife I encounter this upcoming summer.
So stay tuned and subscribe. If you have any questions or comments feel free to shoot me an email.
-Eric
4.9.13
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