Byron Glacier

 We walked on snow yesterday! After driving for an hour, we joined many other hikers in heading to Byron Glacier. It was windy and chilly at the visitors center, where, incidentally, we had to wear masks! Apparently most of Alaska besides Fairbanks is on high alert for Covid. I had forgotten that it was still a thing. Anyway, here we are bundled up against the chill with Portage Lake in the background. The melting snow keeps the rivers flowing at this time of year.

We shed the jackets pretty soon after hitting the trail. The sun is hot--I got sunburned! The weather has been so beautiful since we got here. Just perfect for hiking. Sunny and lower 70s.

We didn't go to the upper part of the glacier, which is visible in this picture.

One a big rock pile, evidently tumbled down from above. Some of the rocks were huge!

Is this about to open up?!

Can you find the wind surfer on the lake? He had his work cut out for him.

Another bend in the river

This hiker looks a little uncertain in her victory pose.

The wonderful clean air and the gorgeous mountain views make me think how much God must love us. He made these lovely things for us to enjoy.