Home again after a last minute field trip to Alaska before the snow starts to fly.  While technically still summer the golden leaves and the crisp air suggested the change of season. The phone call came just a few weeks ago from Kenai Fjords National Park in Alaska requesting one of Larry’s murals for their Nature Center at Exit Glacier. “How soon can you come up on a field trip?” “Hopefully before the snow starts to fly!”

   It’s been about 15 years since we were in the same area of Alaska, a mural for the Nature Conservancy of the Kenai River. At that time we also visited Kenai Fjords and the Exit Glacier. While we’re well aware of global warming and see it happening around us here in Washington, nothing comes close to how shocked we were when we saw Exit Glacier and how much it has receded since we last saw it. Back in 1996 the rocks on the far right side of this photo were completely covered by the glacier. However it is still massive as the photo below shows, those little dots on the glacier at the bottom near the large crevasses are people. It’s still pretty impressive.

 

   The magnificence and vastness of this amazing state never ceases to enlighten my soul and inspire my spirit. The richness of the landscape, remarkable wildlife and passionate people combined makes this a special place of wonder and amazement. Living in connection with nature and its elements heighten ones senses. And although we were only there for a week I came home feeling encouraged and grateful there are still places on this earth like the Kenai Peninsula.

 

   Thank you Kenai Fjords National Park and Alaska Geographic for the opportunity to create a piece of art for a very special place! Now to go through nearly 1200 photos, more to come.

Thanks for reading.
Nancy Cherry Eifert