#ResurrectionBay

[altarix]

Resurrection Bay, Alaska Behold the magnificence of Resurrection Bay, a picture-perfect destination tucked away in the heart of Alaska. Embark on a journey of boundless serenity and discover nature's greatest masterpiece.

[nunoxaviermoreira]

Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska by JuanJ https://flic.kr/p/2hX5yQx

[soulroadtrips]

Sculpture of Nature Resurrection Bay Seward, Alaska . . . #alaska #seward #sewardalaska #resurrectionbay #soulroadtrips #landscape #landscapephotography #dreamscape #iceberg #cruise (at Anchorage, Alaska) https://www.instagram.com/p/Chyao1VLGAx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[unfoldingnarratives]

She loves the serene brutality of the ocean, loves the electric power she felt with each breath of wet, briny air #HollyBlack #seward #water #resurrectionbay #kenaifjords #alaska #aventurasdeamigos #salmonderby https://www.instagram.com/p/ChZF0yVu3zY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[steveboylephoto]

Seward, Alaska is situated on the Kenai Peninsula, at the head of Resurrection Bay, 125 miles south of Anchorage. Its waters are home to all five varieties of Pacific salmon, halibut, rockfish, and lingcod. The sea gulls are well aware of this fact. . . . #alaska #alaskaphotography #alaskaadventure #alaskalife #thelastfrontier #explorealaska #lifeaquaticwithstevezissou #seward #sewardalaska#kenaifjords #visitseward #alaskanationalparks #usanationalparks @visitseward @travelalaska #travelalaska #actionclimate @sewardalaska #alaskastartshere #resurrectionbay #kenaipeninsula #sewardboatharbor (at Lowell Point, Alaska) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYeVTOahDFO/?utm_medium=tumblr

[fuckperfectionists]

Take me back.

[alaskakayak]

The days are getting longer and we’re just six weeks away from our season! Don’t forget to follow @thelastfrontierpodcast for more incredible photos like this one! 📸 @thelastfrontierpodcast @vacationseward @visitseward #springinalaska #kayakalaska #resurrectionbay (at Seward, Alaska) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMfrm_wH5FO/?igshid=4cb43cqqn4iu

[akonthego-blog]

So you know, sitting in the doorway, eating an apple, taking in the view, and perusing a book that @trickstertrips puts in each of their vans. . . . . . #trickstertrips #familytravel #alaskaonthego #seward #travelalaska #guidebooks #akonthego #theviewfromhere #exploreyourworld #resurrectionbay #kenaipeninsula #relax #read (at Seward, Alaska)

[withabackpackandcamera]

September 20th, 2020

Day 7: Taking It Easy From Girdwood to Seward

This morning, we woke up and made the most out of our late check-out by lazing in bed, watching some football (and the always disappointing Atlanta Falcons), and slowly getting ready for the day. We checked out of Alyeska around noon and stopped at a nearby restaurant called Spoonline for brunch. Their brunch was pretty good. We had their breakfast burrito with sausage and veggies as well as their baked French toast with oranges and blueberry. A nice meal to propel us into our road trip down to Seward. 

Before we left Girdwood, we took one last look around the area and strolled along the street on which the restaurant was located. We checked out the Crow Creek Mercantile, a really cool, old fashioned-looking general store which was really just a Safeway on the inside of an old general store. It was pretty neat that they kept the same general store feel there despite it being much more than an old corner store. After that, we walked around the area a little more before riding back toward the resort, where we did a quick stroll around the resort grounds before heading off toward Seward. 

The ride to Seward was particularly leisurely, even though the trip itself was quite short. We made a couple of stops to take photos but that was about it. We eventually made it to our nice, cozy little cabin, where I spent the first hour enjoying the epic NBA WCF Game 2 between the Lakers and Nuggets that ended with a buzzer beating 3-pointer by AD! So epic! What a game! 

But anyhow, back to the cabin. It really was a cute, cozy little cabin in the woods. The cabin was one of four cabins built on some lady’s property for the purpose of renting out to guests. The area inside the cabin was pretty small and you had to make the most of the limited space you had inside but overall, there was enough space to have a comfortable stay. It was like a little studio apartment. The main room had an area for the bed, enough space for a little table, as well as a kitchenette area. The bathroom had all you needed too, including warm water for showers. There was a gas heater that warmed up the cabin pretty well. And there was a nice little deck outside with a table and two chairs if you wanted to enjoy some fresh air outside. 

After settling into our cabin, we drove into nearby Seward to check out the town before it got too dark. We parked near Resurrection Bay and Waterfront Park and walked along the bay, taking in the views there, every now and then catching a seal or sea lion poke its head out of the water right off the shore. We spent a lot of time reading the informational signs located along the walking path, learning about the animals in the area as well as the history of the area. 

As the evening approached, we made our way back to the car to figure out what we would do for dinner. At first, we decided to try Exit Glacier Salmon Bake, a restaurant located just outside of town. However, once we arrived there, we realized that their Google Maps page wasn’t updated and that they were closed for the season. We were bummed because their baked salmon looked so good! Instead, we looked through our options again and decided to check out The Highliner Restaurant before they closed for the night. Once we got there, we had to deal with a series of long waits before we were finally able to order and then eat our fish (halibut) and chips with sweet potato (and regular) fries and coleslaw as well as our buttermilk fried chicken with whipped potatoes. The food was good and plentiful but just a TAD on the heavy and oily side. When we were done eating, we had so much leftover fried food that we reluctantly packed it to have as a meal tomorrow. Whew, good but heavy. 

On the way back to the cabin, we stopped by Safeway to buy groceries in preparation for tomorrow’s big hike. Once we were done, we just went back to the cabin to chill the rest of the evening knowing that Cynthia had an interview early in the morning tomorrow and we had to refuel ourselves before going on an 8-10 mile, daylong hike tomorrow. Excited for it though! 

5 Things I Learned/Observed Today:

1. There are lots of murals that have been painted throughout the little town of Seward. If you walk around, you’ll see many different types of murals painted on the outside of buildings. A really good way to walk around and see town.

2. What does “Cheechako” mean? Well, we looked it up and apparently, it is used to describe a newcomer to Alaska or the Yukon but originally, it was meant for a gold rush newcomer who had just arrived in the mining areas of Alaska or the Yukon. 

3. Whew, seafood sure is expensive to a commoner like me traveling in Alaska. Maybe it’s just me not ordering seafood that often but prices seem to mostly be $30+ for a good seafood entree. Also, of note, halibut is not cheap either. It’s usually the most expensive type of white fish for fish and chips (at least on the menus I’ve seen). 

4. Resurrection Bay is full of wildlife! Some of the animals there include the black-legged kittiwakes, the harlequin ducks, humpback whales, killer whales, sea otters, harbor seals, and Steller sea lions. Wish we had time to see them all! 

5. Because Resurrection Bay had a natural ice-free harbor where people could ride a ship into and land, it was an excellent area for folks back in the day to start their explorations of the area. As a result, in 1895, a network of trails (pack and sled trails, wagon roads, and railroad beds) were developed and paved starting at this location that became famously known as the Iditarod Trail. This landing spot later became officially known as Seward in 1903.

[coolpastorroger]

Wow... This Verse Really Let me Know that God Loves Us!! The Same Power that Rose Jesus from the Dead is in Me! It’s in You! Wow What Will You Do With This Power? #Resurrection #ResurrectionF #ResurrectionFest #resurrectionists #resurrectionweekend #ResurrectionNation #resurrectiontour2015 #resurrectiondeficiencysyndrome #resurrection #resurrectiondrums #Resurrectionpower #resurrectionofchrist #resurrectionchurch #resurrectionofF #resurrectionday #resurrectionoftheundead #ResurrectionTour #resurrectionstone #resurrectionlife #resurrectionblvd #resurrectionbay #resurrectionfest2017 #resurrectionejuice #resurrectionlily #resurrectionof #ResurrectionVintage #resurrectionfern #resurrectionfitness #ResurrectionSunday #ResurrectionFromAshes (at Willow Grove, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4a7BAVnRr0/?igshid=tfs0o3617z38

[catsreadmagazines]

#resurrectionbay #kenaifjords #seward #alaska #nature #organic #ocean #sea #boat #art #photooftheday #forest #rocks (at Resurrection Bay)

[thewanderingpostcard]

Sled dog on the loose! . . . 🗻🐾🐺 #adventureswithswissandlynchpin #resurrectionbay #thisalaskanlife (at Resurrection Bay)

[rayorker]

#Repost @stonebrewingco with @repostapp ・・・ The West Coast doesn't stop in Washington. Awesome to see #StoneIPA at #ResurrectionBay in #Alaska! 📷 @robinmiller5 #thehopster #beersinparadise #homebrewer #hoplife #hops #beer #craftbeer #beergasm #beerporn #beerlover

[4adagio]

lots of #people and some #animals fishing for #kingsalmon in #resurrectionbay in #sewardalaska today! #nikond5600 #rainycloudyday #baldeagle #otters #raven #fishing #thelesnestravels #travelingwiththelesnes (at Bear Creek, Alaska)

[napakendrick-blog]

Resurrection Bay near Seward Alaska from the Kenai Peninsula looking toward the Chugach Mountain Range. #sewardalaska #alaska #wildalaska #resurrectionbay #nature #naturephotography #adventure #adventureculture #adventurethatislife #adventureisoutthere #adventurephotography #wildlifephotography #wildnature #wildnaturephotography #vacation #vacationtime #travel #travelalaska #inspiration #inspire (at Resurrection Bay)

[jeltown]

Cabin in the rain forest. Surprisingly so Alaskan. In Lowell Point just beyond Seward you will find tons of cute little cabins, many of which you can rent for the night, nestled in the Lush rainforest. And the distance you can see glaciers pouring over Mountain edges and waves are lapping on the shores. It's quite the picturesque scene. This cabin particularly stood out to me because of its unique design and beautiful way and which it blended into the forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #lowellpoint #resurrectionbay #seward #aframe #cabinlife #cabins #cabinfever #alaskangrown #lastfrontier #thelastfrontier #alaskan #alaska #forest #forests #rainforest #rainforests #trees #folkmagazine #mobilemag #folksouls #folkgood #folkcreative #campeveryday #camplife #camp4pix #cabin (at Seward, Alaska)