A moment of peace in these troubled times

[Blue_In_AK]

It's late at night, so I hope the mods of this forum will indulge me. There's been too much strife here lately. Why don't you all chill out here on the banks of Eklutna Lake for a moment or two before returning to your respective battles. I did today, and it was wonderful.

[Sherman A1]

1. K&R!

[irisblue]

2. please do more of these for us

it's a long time till the election in 2016.

[Blue_In_AK]

15. I will

if it's ok with the mods of GD. I'm going on a four-night Aurora-shooting and fall tundra photo excursion up in the Brooks Range the end of next month, so hope to bring back some pretty cool stuff.

[tomm2thumbs]

3. Purty

I haven't gotten into the weeds here to experience the strife, but that beautiful image and the message behind it are welcome any time!

Thanks for the post.

[Stuart G]

4. Never been to Alaska...when is best time to go?? k and r

Thanks for the great picture...Stuart

[Blue_In_AK]

16. It depends on what you want to do.

Every season has its particular charm. May is usually sunny and warm, and later in the summer is often rainier, but this summer has been pretty great consistently. September and early October (or late August further north) are beautiful for fall colors and the weather is usually nice. If you're looking for auroras or skiing, other winter activities, of course you want to come in the winter. I like snow and cold, so I'm pretty happy year round.

[brer cat]

5. Thanks, Blue.

What a peaceful place...soul restoring peace, quiet, and beauty. K&R

[montana_hazeleyes]

6. So beautiful, so peaceful, calming.

Thank you.

[Paka]

7. Thank you for that moment of repose.

I'm visiting my friend in the French Pyrenees and went hiking today which was also very peaceful. Came home and viewed your lovely post.

[jtuck004]

8. Wow. An hour and 5 min outside of Anchorage, according to this thing...

Nice place for a weekend.

[Blue_In_AK]

17. There's camping and hiking here,

kayak and bike rentals. This lake is where Anchorage gets its water.

[calikid]

9. Taking a nice big breath, releasing slowly, aaahhhh

I'm feeling better already, Thank you Blue, we all need to take a chill pill.

[LeftishBrit]

10. How amazingly beautiful!

Thanks from faraway England!

[malaise]

11. That's beautiful

Thanks Blue_In_AK

[raccoon]

12. I am envious. Thanks for the photo. nt

[Octafish]

13. What an incredibly beautiful place!

It's like being there, Blue_In_AK! The water and mountains and clouds -- especially the ones that form around the peaks -- are like we are there, in a dream.

[RiverLover]

14. Beautiful! And great advice. You can also find peace in nature in the city if you look!

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I was here yesterday, 7 miles from downtown Cols OH~





Ahhh.

[Blue_In_AK]

18. I have good memories of rural Ohio.

I was born in Wilmington and spent the first seven years of my life on a farm between Wilmington and Xenia. It was pretty idyllic.

[countryjake]

19. Nice, Blue!

Can't beat that.

[uponit7771]

20. +1

[NaturalHigh]

21. Wow...beautiful.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

22. What a great photo, my dear Blue...

Thank you for the respite from the fray.

So lovely!

[MerryBlooms]

23. Spectacular photo!

... and a very good reminder that sometimes you need to take time, sit back, and periodically remove yourself from the intensity of politics.