For natural beauty, companionship, and living into the
moment, this was the best day ever! Maybe it had something to do with a long
stretch of rain and drizzle that led up to the day, or the unusual late-spring
softness of the day, but everything was perfect. Eagle Beach State Recreation Area
is one of my favorite places in Juneau, Alaska, and close to the Boy Scout
camp, which is one of my favorite hikes.
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| Eagle Beach State Recreation Area "out the road" in Juneau, Alaska |
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| Bridge over the estuary |
Eagle River is a glacial river that empties into the salt
water Favorite Channel. In the estuary, as the tide rises and falls, the river
expands flooding the wetlands, and then recedes revealing tidal flats.
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| Eagle River swelling with tidal waters |
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| Saturday Creek Cabin |
The recreational area includes a large sandy beach, camping,
picnic areas, covered shelters, fire pits, and trails; and offers three cabins for rent (Saturday Creek Cabin, Berry Patch Cabin, and Marten Cabin). The rec
area surrounds the Methodist Camp that was built in the 1950s. The views are
stunning, and the weather is often milder than rainy downtown Juneau!
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| Relaxing by a bend in Eagle River |
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| View down river to the channel |
The beach, river, and woods provide an interesting
assortment of plants, many of which like water, or moist conditions. These are
probably not candidates for our San Francisco Bay Area garden, but it is a
pleasure to see them.
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| Fireweed |
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| Lupine |
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| Buttercup |
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| Wild strawberry |
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| Chocolate lily |
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| Dwarf dogwood |
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| Cottonwood |
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| Mushrooms in the woods |
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We experienced one of those rare days where nobody was busy,
and we were able to put all distractions on the shelf for a few hours. It was
the perfect lazy day, for hanging out, enjoying nature, and dreaming of the future.
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