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Now that we know about the two Butte trails it is fun to run over there when the weather is nice and have a choice. This fine clear, sunny morning we chose the south/east trail and were rewarded with incredible views from the summit and more great research for my original painting reference files! The mountain in the background is Palmer’s well-known Pioneer Peak.
Gail Niebrugge, Alaska Artist
A busy little family on the nest in our cove. Redneck Grebes with three chicks.
Gail Niebrugge, Alaska Artist
The scenery at the Fern Mine site is gorgeous, I could have spent hours sketching and photographing. I reluctantly parted when I looked at my watch and realized how long it had taken us to hike the five miles to the mine, and we still had to hike the five miles back to the car. I took one last look and headed home with wonderful memories and great photographs to use in future artwork.
Gail Niebrugge, Alaska Artist
Near the end of the Archangel Road a sign on the gate warns “feet only.” That worked for us since we had only our feet, we continued down the trail to the Fern Mine. The Talkeetna mountains in this region are exquisite decorated with patterns of unmelted spring snow. With my camera I explored many potential scenes for future paintings.
More tomorrow.
Gail Niebrugge, Alaska Artist
Above treeline the road crosses a crude bridge beyond the Reed Lakes Trailhead where remnants of the last winter snow remain in the creek bed. I photographed beautiful wide vistas of the highland Archangel Valley from the road adding new research material for my original painting files.
More tomorrow,
Gail Niebrugge, Alaska Artist
The pair of Rednecked Grebe’s attending the floating nest in our cove are proud parents of two baby chicks!
Gail Niebrugge, Alaska Artist
This artist journal blog is about daily life in Alaska with professional artist Gail Niebrugge and her business partner husband Bob, and will discuss shows and exhibits, research in the field, the creation of original paintings, and art prints. See Gail's fine art here.
