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Memorial Weekend Camping Trip

Memorial Weekend Camping Trip
Memorial Weekend Camping Trip

We just returned home from our annual church Memorial Day Weekend Camping Trip in Kachemak Bay.

Memorial Weekend Camping Trip

We drove down to Homer, put all of our camping gear onboard, and boated out to a remote beach with no internet or cell phone reception. In all we had 5 boats, 3 rafts, 18 tents, and 38 campers in our group. It was an amazing time full of laughter and memories.

Memorial Weekend Camping Trip

On the boat, ready to go

Camping in Alaska is unlike any other camping experience. It’s its own breed of camping – mixed with almost endless daylight, some fishing, clamming, boating, rafting, giant fire-building, zip lining, and numerous other outdoor options Alaska has to offer. The scenery is breathtaking, the wildlife is abounding, and the weather is unpredictable… all of which adds to the great adventure of it all.

Memorial Weekend Camping Trip

Steller Jays loved to hover around camp and steal our food

Memorial Weekend Camping Trip

An otter bathes in the sun and poses for pictures

Memorial Weekend Camping Trip

A bald eagle catches a dolly varden for breakfast while we watch from the beach

Memorial Weekend Camping Trip

Beach combing turns up some huge sea stars

Memorial Weekend Camping Trip

Butter Clam

Memorial Weekend Camping Trip

Beach combing

Memorial Weekend Camping Trip

My campfire builders

Memorial Weekend Camping Trip

One of the views from our site

I tried a lot of new camping meals and methods this trip and learned several lessons that will come in handy for future camping excursions. I am excited to share a couple of recipes and tips that have worked well for us in the next couple of posts. Stay tuned.

 

Memorial Weekend Camping Trip
4 comments
sherry
sherry

Stumbled upon your blog through Pinterest...I am at the far end of Florida so seeing your Alaska adventures is so interesting. Keep posting! Maybe someday I will post a blog from Fla.

Darla
Darla

I just recently stumbled upon your blog and I'm so happy about it. I lived in Anchorage throughout high school and have so many fond memories of Alaska. I'm now far, far away in Virginia but hope to make it back soon (my brother and nephew still live up there). What a wonderful camping experience!! Extreme envy!!

Tena
Tena

I am so jealous. Homer is one of my favorite places in the world. My husband works on the slope but it has been 2 yrs since I have got to visit. I so glad y'all had a great time. Tena Smith