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Alaska, Anchorage, Creek, Fishing, Photography, Ship Creek, Tourism, Trail, Travel
Ship Creek Trail near downtown Anchorage is always good for a nice walk, even in the winter. It’s at least a little odd, because there are always factories and warehouses just beyond the trees, and of course downtown is never far away, but the trees and the water work their magic quite wonderfully.
In the summer a small shack sells fishing gear near the bottom of the trail, and a good day will see plenty of people hoping to catch something, or perhaps to just pass a little time with a rod in hand. Alongside the shack, one finds an upscale restaurant on a low bridge, all of this under an overpass. The end result is an oddly rustic (almost rural) scene nestled snug into a concrete frame. The restaurant is only open for 3-months of the year
I’ve wandered down this route a time or three now and managed to get a few decent pictures. So, let’s see…
(If you click it, it will grow!)
Ship Creek in August
Ship Creek in December
The Crazy Crone said:
I really enjoyed looking at these photos, it’s fascinating to look at places faraway like Alaska and even better to know the snow is over your way and far from here!!!
whitelion857 said:
We seem to be somehow connected! I was talking to a customer yesterday who is planning to move to Anchorage next year. I wish I could have shown him your photos.
Maria Falvey said:
Dan, The Bridge restaurant looks like a great summer haunt, but my attention is held by your winter shots. So much of what I see in your December grouping screams for XC skis.
*wistful sigh*
sherayx said:
Reblogged this on SherayxWeblog.
Hopeje said:
I m happy we had only 2 days of snow in November in Luxembourg this year. I not in the mood for snow and cold… I love winter but I wish it could be softer this year!
though your photographs with snow are beautiful.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) said:
Alaska is definitely on my bucket list of places I’d like to visit someday! You’re pictures are gorgeous.
Juliana Lightle said:
Always enjoy your blog posts but as a person who really, really dislikes cold, it amazes me how you stroll around in all this. No matter what I do, I cannot keep warm when it is really cold, which in my case, is not all that cold. Here’s to you and a great holiday season for you as well.
balroop2013 said:
Lovely Pictures!!!! They made my day! Thanks for sharing.
memographer said:
Beautiful “snowy” photos, Dan! “Walk this way…” is so inviting. I can hear the sound of frosty snow under my steps…
danielwalldammit said:
Thank you Memo.
Samuel Jeffery said:
This is a a wonderful photo essay! Ship creek trail looks like a winter wonderland 🙂
danielwalldammit said:
Thank you, Samuel. It’s nice to read that coming from someone whose travelled so far and wide.
Laura @Travelocafe said:
It is such an extraordinary pleasure to loose myself into the wonders of these pictures. 🙂
danielwalldammit said:
thank you. 🙂
tomschronicles said:
Good pictures. The trail reminds me a bit of the Greenbelt in Boise. Anchorage is a city I’d like to visit someday. i like your blog title.
burgessellis said:
Thank you for visiting my blog.. Love your work, fascinating.