Reflections in a Beaver Pond

Shaun and I went to the Eagle River Nature Center a couple weeks ago. This nature center is run by a non-profit group that helps maintain cabins, yurts, and trails within a section of the Chugach Mountains, the mountains which surround us on three sides. We went there to learn more about renting one of their cabins or yurts. There is no running water, no electricity, and all the supplies needed for a stay have to be brought in by the renter on sleds this time of year. After listening to the information, we then went on the 1 1/2 mile hike out to the cabin to see it for ourselves. Shaun took these pictures at the end of that hike. This is an active beaver pond that sits about 30 feet to the side of the cabin. Water for the stay can be drawn from this pond and purified for use. I knew Shaun was taking pictures with his camera and he had wandered a short distance around the edge of the pond. I didn't know what he was taking pictures of until later when I saw these downloads on our computer. I LOVE THESE PHOTOS. He really did a great job catching the feel of both the cold, the serenity, and the majesty of the location. We have booked the cabin for two days right after New Years...and we hope the kids will mellow to the idea over the coming weeks because right now they are thinking this is an adventure of which they would rather pass.