Overnight in the Alaskan Wilderness!
Wow what an amazing adventure! The only thing I regret is not booking two nights one night was not long enough. Storm probably regrets not having a better way to carry the sleeping bags. I think we need to invest in a hiking backpack for him, because I foresee more hiking and camping on our journey through the states.
We had perfect weather the whole time! We all needed the time away from our cell phones internet, movies. We drove the 3 hours to Eagle river with a quick stop at the spring in Anchorage for a water fill up and through some construction they are doing on the road to the Eagle River nature center.
We were all excited to get started so with our packs on and dogs on leashes we took off not knowing what to expect as this was all of our first time ever at the Nature center. It was very beautiful the trails are very nicely maintained and easy to navigate with the sign post that are all along the way.
The hike takes you along part of the original Iditorod trail. The beginning of the trail was Green grassy and had lots of big cottonwood trees but as we ascended closer to the, Yukla Yurt the terrain became rocky with smaller spruce and alders trees and moss covered boulders everywhere I felt like we were walking back in time. The boys must have felt the same because they were pretending they were cavemen and this was our first trip out of the cave. After what felt like a 10 mile hike, it is actually 2.5 miles, we made it to our destination, We all were happy to take a load off our backs.
This is where we enjoyed it the most I turned off my phone because it didn't work anyway and took out the camera. Storm explored around the area and the boys ran from one boulder to the next. River had a favorite moss covered boulder he liked to sit on top of and Atticus was in stick heaven, he loves sticks. Dojo and Rex's noses went into full force and found plenty of spots to pee on, over and over I think they were having a who could pee most contest. We spent our time eating and exploring. River tried out carving sticks and Storm carved two wooden daggers one for each boy. Atticus looked for bugs and drew in his nature journal. Storm showed the boys how to start a fire, before we knew it it was 10 at night and we were still going strong but we decided to settle into the yurt with a book. The sound of Eagle River that is 40 feet away was a soothing sound to listen to and lulled you to sleep and the view from the window was absolutely wonderful to wake up to.
Unfortunately the time to leave came way to fast and we all were sad to go. Atticus cried a little saying he really loved it and didn't want to leave I felt the same, like I said it is my only regret I didn't book another nights stay. We all slowly packed back up and took in our last views of a beautiful place in nature that now has a spot in our hearts too. I am sure we will not soon forget it.
If you ever have a chance to go I would highly recommend it!
It's A Beautiful Life!
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