Hatcher!!! This little Pika has been working hard this summer. Photo by Phillip Flippo. #Alaska #AlaskaInSummer #HatcherPass #HatcherThePika

Hatcher!! Carrying a gorgeous bouquet and is very happy about it, as always. Photo by Phillip Flippo. #Alaska #AlaskaInSummer #HatcherPassAK #HatcherThePika

Float planes, ducks, Kristen Faulkner and The Tickled Pear...all very Homer! #Alaska #AlaskaInSummer #Wildlife #PlanesThatFlyToKatmai

Hello! A walk on the beach yesterday to see the end of season dipnetters and also, fireweed. #Alaska #AlaskaInSummer #KasilofBeach

One more before I go. Denali South Overlook...gorgeous!!! Photo by Michelle Hanson. #Alaska #AlaskaInSummer #Denali

The mighty Kenai River runs through the city I live in. Gorgeous photos by Michelle Hanson. #Alaska #KenaiRiverAlaska #AlaskaInSummer

On today's walk, lupine, wild geraniums and bluebells. #Alaska #AlaskaInSummer #AlaskaWildFlowers

We went to Slikok Multi-Use Trails today right outside of town. There are some creative minds in our area and I love the names of the trails! #Alaska #AlaskaInSummer #SlikokTrails #SoldotnaAlaska

Today, we went to the beach at Kasilof, which is about 10 miles from where we live. Gorgeous day! 75 degrees and I still wore a jacket...lol! #Alaska #AlaskaInSummer #MtRedoubt #MtSpurr