Perfect day for a 'warm' walk around Reflections Lake. Still snow on the ground, but the temps hit a balmy 50 degrees. The wetlands trail is usually under water on our visits to this lake, so with the ground still frozen we decided to walk out to the confluence of the Knik and Matanuska Rivers. Lots of large uprooted trees deposited here from erosion on the Matanuska River upstream, which makes for some fun climbing for the boys. The views of Pioneer Peak and Twin Peaks from here are epic.
Family picture on the Hay Flats.
Looking across frozen Reflections Lake at Pioneer Peak and Twin Peaks. The mountains look like paintings this time of year.
Pic above is Grayson standing next to the same tree he posed against four years ago. Older picture posted below for comparison.
The tree has undergone some changes, someone peeled off more bark. And Grayson has grown quite a bit since then as well, but at least today he didn't have to withstand the onslaught of mosquitoes biting his forehead like he was doing four years ago in this picture.
The Rest-uary (the recently built viewing tower across the lake).
Taking a break.
I guess we live in the 'crash zone'. Not sure if that's good or bad, but it makes for some great scenery.
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