Being married to an Alaskan native (born there before Alaska was a state), our travels often take us to the north country. Our trip to together to Alaska (Hiram arrived home 2 days ago) and my side trip to family camp in Northern Idaho (where I’ll be for several more days) are a case in point and led to these 3 thoughts.

1. An early July wedding above the Hatcher Pass treeline (see photo above) wasn’t the most comfortable, but it may be the most memorable we’ve ever attended.
2. Four days is Kodiak isn’t long enough to take in the beauty of the island. Next time, we’ll stay longer. And take winter raincoats, hats, gloves, rubber boots, and extra pairs of socks.
3. Writing a blog while sitting on a breezy, shady porch and gazing at Idaho mountains may be the closest thing to heaven on this earth. What a gift!

Have you traveled north or in the mountains? What thoughts would you add to the list? Leave a comment!