ALASKA




Glacier Park





  I have posted some pictures that were taken

when I was visiting Alaska several years ago.

they show the vast mountains and lakes.

The pictures were taken with a digital camera and
not taken by a photographer, believe or not.

The first photo is about an hour and half outside

of Anchorage on highway 1.

within a half hour out of the city you are in no mans land... really!

there are picturesque mountains and glaciers.



Bridal Veil Falls



As you are traveling to the Valdez you will be on highway

4.  Here you will see some of the most beautiful scenery

and awesome waterfalls .

The pictures of Strelna Lake are in a very remote area..

These pictures are of places you must hike or canoe into.



Strelna Lake



Strelna Lake























































 

  





















comment on tourism

We watched a film on the effects of tourism .  I was thinking about the time I traveled to
Cancun Mexico.  I was sort of disappointed by the fact that it is so Americanized.  I had to travel to
Chichen itza to see a more authentic Mexico. I was interested in their culture and wanted to see the way they really live and you don't necessarily see that if you stay in Cancun.  I really don't think that, other then immediate area of Cancun that the money brought in from tourism isn't helping the Mexican population.  It looks more like big corporations are the ones making the money.

Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes New York

Remember this?

Our World Geography class on Tuesday viewed some aerial shots,

Seneca Lake

one of pictures was of the Finger Lakes.

I've included a snapshot of the southern point of Seneca Lake in the town of Watkins Glen, and

of Hector Falls and a hillside shot from one of the wineries on the East side of Seneca Lake.

Just for your information here are a few facts about the Finger Lakes

1. 11 Lakes form the finger lakes
2. there are 1,000 waterfalls
3. and 100 wineries

Watkins Glen state park is known for its beautiful

geography, with its waterfalls and rock formations,

along with the race track

Hector Falls

Here are a few facts about Seneca Lake.

1. 38 miles long
2. 3 miles wide
3. 630 feet deep

You don't want to miss a tasting at one of the many wineries along the Seneca Lake.

The water mass and well drained hillsides are perfect for growing wine grapes.

Hope this entices you to check it out for yourself

Winery from the eastern side of Seneca Lake