B.E.A.C.H.M. FISHERY TOUR

We went to their beach to learn about the unique industry of 

harvesting wild Alaskan salmon.

We watched from this bluff which was covered with beautiful lupine flowers.

The view was wonderful! 

This is what the nets look like at low tide with buoys holding them in the water.

Strong winds and currents help move the fish closer to shore.  This creates more production, but also means the job is tougher and less safe!  Notice Mt. Redoubt, an active volcano, in the background.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Since we have been at Diamond M Ranch,

several special events have happened!

Another llama has been born, the first week of July.  His name is Snickers!
Below is Lenny the Llama with Snickers.

A colt was born this summer on the ranch.  The mother is Rose and she has a one year old named Petal.  This colt hasn't been named yet.

Here is the nest with three young eagles.  Part of the nest broke off and one eagle fell to the ground. His picture is below on the fence post.

How awesome to have an eagle's nest on the ranch!

IDITAROD DOG SLED RACE

This is a photo of the jacket of Rod Perry.  He was in the very first Iditarod Dog Sled Race in 1973 and had a part in founding the race.

Below is Rod Perry telling wonderful adventures about the Iditarod.  Thanks for writing these awesome stories in your book "Trail Breakers"!

Everyone is enjoying s'mores around the campfire as we listen.

ANOTHER EXPERIENCE IN THE CAMPGROUND OF

DIAMOND M RANCH RESORT!

FISHING ALONG THE KENAI RIVER!

More July fishing!
Combat fishing along the Kenai River!

It takes two to get the sockeye to shore!

Charlie and fellow workamper, Rich use the fish cleaning station at Diamond M Ranch Resort.  Great place to change sockeyes to fillets!

DIPNETTING

July on the Kenai Peninsula.
This is Cook Inlet and the area where the Kenai River flows into the Inlet.

Notice the dipnetters out in the water and the photo below where the

tide has gone out farther.

Big nets and alot of work for these dipnetters!

Here is the line for the great fish cleaning station at Diamond M.

Terrific eating, these sockeyes!
Also great to smoke!

ACTIVITIES AROUND THE CAMPGROUND

Diamond M Ranch RV Park has been fun in lots of ways!
My Grandchildren have had a great time!

There's biking, basketball, and just playing with new friends!!

A great game going here!!

What an awesome pool and waterslide in the
small town of Nikiski, north of Kenai.

I took the kids to the pool one afternoon!

We all had a terrific time on the waterslide!

VIEWS FROM THE AIR

We had a wonderful apportunity for a flight over the area!  It was fantastic!

SPUR MOUNTAIN!

We flew right on top of this glacier.

Got a great photo of "blue ice".

We saw several groups of seals along the Cook Inlet.

MOUNT REDOUBT

This is the Kenai River flowing into the Cook Inlet.  Lots of fishing takes place here as the 

salmon swim up the river.  

AWESOME VIEWS FROM THE AIR!!

Take a trip with TALON AIR, NATRON AIR, or HIGH ADVENTURE!!

RUSSIAN RIVER FALLS

Hiking to the Russian River Falls with Diamond M Ranch Resort!  What a fun group!

RUSSIAN RIVER FALLS

Fish were trying to get up the falls and were backed up at the bottom. We watched them make great efforts to make it up the river!

SEAVEY'S IDIDRIDE DOG SLED TOURS

All the sled dogs want to go with every trip.  As soon as the group leaves, those left behind get quiet and peaceful!

We had some great time to play with the younger dogs!

Our Diamond M Ranch Workampers enjoying the summer sled ride!

These dogs have to rest in the summer temperatures!  

I can only imagine them on the Ididarod Racing Team in the cold winter!!

SUMMER SOLSTICE - JUNE 21, 2011

Greetings at the entrance of the Solstice Music Festival and Matti's Farm Fest!
Buy your raffle tickets for Matti's Farm!!

Horseback rides for the kids!  What fun!

The petting area, goats and rabbits, and kids everywhere!

BBQ for everyone!

Contra dancing and wonderful music through out the evening!!