This and That

This time of year there are lots of yachts and sailing vessels that come into town. We've seen boats registered all over the world, So. Africa, Virgin Islands, Hawaii, Maine, Italy, and this one was registered to the Netherlands. Terry said it was an old-style Dutch ship. I didn't catch the name on it or I could probably google it. Its really wide and has these additional keels that you you let down to keep it steady.

This fireweed was providing yummy food for some busy bees!

Now this would make one big bowl! But too far off the trail to retrieve very easily - definitely not by 4-wheeler - maybe by a football team in training.



I love this rooftop water spout that drains into a pile of gravel.

More Juneau Water

Just out from town a very short walk is Gold Creek (click here for approximate map location - look for Gold Creek-Flume Marker) which is another water resource that provides water to the community. Its such a pretty place and they have done a great job of making it accessible to foot traffic. You can walk through the forest on a covered flume or walk on the gravel road that travels along the creek. The road also branches out to the Perserverance Trail which climbs up the backside of Mount Roberts – one of the mountains that our house faces. Here's one of the dams at the flume trailhead.


With all the snowfall there was a lot of water this spring.

And its really loud too! I took this little video with my little pocket camera – it might take a minute or two to load up depending on how fast your internet connection is. Click here to see Video.