Today we drove from Anchorage to go on a dog sledding tour at Salmon Berry Tours, near Talkeetna. A few minutes after we began driving, we saw two moose, and we continued to see moose along the way to Talkeetna. After arriving at Salmon Berry Tours, we had dressed in all of our winter clothing layers, and the dog sled guides shared how impressed they were that we were all so prepared for the cold weather. One of the guides had previously worked at a dog sledding place in Minnesota, and it was fun to talk to her about her transition to living in Alaska. On the dog sled tour, we rode around a swamp and enjoyed views of the mountains in the distance. We were also able to tour the dog yard, meet dogs and some puppies, learn a little bit about how they manage the more than 60 dogs that call Salmon Berry Tours their home and prepare the dogs for races. The Iditarod was going on while we were there, so it was fun to meet some dogs that had competed in past Iditarod races. After we all got back from the dog sled rides, we looked in the guest yurt which had cider, hot chocolate, coffee, and information about the Iditarod, including a map of the race on the floor with a marker showing where the leader was. After leaving Salmon Berry Tours, we drove into Talkeetna and explored the little shops there. There was a fat tire bike race going on and the finish line was on main street, so we got in on the fun and cheered the bikers on. It was exciting to see all of the unique shops in Talkeetna and to join in the cheering section for the bike race. On the way back to Anchorage from Talkeetna, we saw stunning views of mountains almost the entire drive. Once we arrived at the house in Anchorage, the faculty, Andrea, Cindy, and Paula, prepared a lovely fish fry dinner for us. We had salmon, cod, and halibut with rosemary roasted potatoes, salad, and roasted broccoli. We ended the day by playing games, hanging out, and laughing so hard we started crying.
AuthorHi! My name is Megan Hamernik and I am a senior nursing student at The College of St. Scholastica. While on this wonderful trip to Alaska, I was able to spend time in Anchorage, Talkeetna, Seward, Kotzebue, and Alyeska. Please continue reading to learn about my amazing capstone experience in Alaska! ArchivesCategories |