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Friday, July 5, 2019

2019 Alaska Vacation Journal (55)

07/05/2019 No Travel Day - King Salmon Fishing, Soldotna

Start Location:

Volcano View RV Resort
16867 Sterling Hwy, Ninilchik, Alaska 99639
907.567-3220

Start Time: N/A

Mileage: 54,324

Cost Per Night: $37.50 USD
Weather: 56 - 74 F Sunny

We were on the road at 4:30 a.m. Captain Mike Hopley, Owner and Operator of Alaskan Adventure Charters. (As an early bird bonus, we observed a moose as he just crossed the road.)

John Bouslog’s King Salmon

The boat hit the Kenai River water a bit before 6:00 a.m. There were five of us in the boat (Captain Mike, Deborah and John). Within thirty minutes, John brought up a twenty plus pound King Salmon.

Paul and I both thought, “awesome, we will get our limit (of one each) quickly.” Wrong. It was very quiet on the river for the rest of the day. Of all the boats fishing, we only witnessed three more fish reeled in.

While it was disappointing not to bring home some King Salmon meat, the day was definitely a pleasure. Our boat mates were awesome; friendly, fun and helpful. The weather was perfect. Further we observed plenty of wildlife: a family of ducks; a seal; seagulls; bald eagles; terns. Mike even pointed out an Eagle's Nest high in a tree.

We called it quits at 2:00 p.m. Paul took me to a restaurant recommended to us by Mike, Deborah and John. Located in Soldotna, off the Kenai Spur Road, Froso's Family Dining offers a wide variety of foods: Greek Food, Steak, Seafood, Mexican Food, Italian Food, Gourmet Pizzas, and much more!

Our waitress, Johna (spelled phonetically) was quick, efficient, and very friendly. Paul thought his grilled cheese sandwich was a bit burned. However, I bought the Captain’s Plate which was awesome and plentiful. I especially enjoyed the side of spaghetti that accompanied the assortment of fried seafood.

Wildlife Spotted: Bald Eagles; seal; ducks; seagulls; terns; moose

Vista At 3:30 A.M. Volcano View RV Park

Red Sun on Our Drive to Soldotna for Salmon Fishing

Captain Mike, Deborah And John – Boat Mates

Fishing for King Salmon on The Kenai River

Paul, The Happy Fisherman

Don’t I Look Happy!!!

Loved Watching This Family of Ducks

Paul Watching John’s King Salmon Being Filleted

2019 Alaska Vacation Journal

Thursday, July 4, 2019

2019 Alaska Vacation Journal (54)

07/04/2019 No Travel Day - Happy 4th of July, Ninilchik

Start Location:

Volcano View RV Resort
16867 Sterling Hwy, Ninilchik, Alaska 99639
907.567-3220

Start Time: N/A

Mileage: 54,324

Cost Per Night: $37.50 USD
Weather: 56 - 68 F Sunny

Immature Bald Eagles have white mottling on the underwings and on the tail

Happy 4th of July. The Alaska State Fire Marshall's office suspended the sale and use of fireworks throughout much of the state due to hot, dry weather and "high to very high fire danger." Not sure how to do fireworks anyway since the sun never goes down this time of the year.

Still, another perfect day in paradise. The weather is very nice and there is no wind today. The sky is clear of smoke so that the view of Mountain Redoubt is again pristine.

Did you know that Redoubt is one of the most dangerous volcanoes in Alaska and part of the Aleutian Range?

The owner of the RV Park informed us that we could buy our King Salmon Stamp at the General Store in Ninilchik. We went into town and put down our $15.00 each for a day license in preparation for our Kenai River Salmon Fishing trip tomorrow.

Surprisingly, Ninilchik was deserted. Paul and I were flabbergasted because we thought the holiday coupled with the excellent climate, would have brought out droves of people. The street was empty. Mayhap they are all at the Mount Marathon in Seward.

I watched the eagles all day while catching up on my blogging. Took a good photo of a Juvenile Bald Eagle sitting on the treetop near the RV. Immature Bald Eagles have white mottling on the underwings and on the tail as well, but it's a dirtier shade and doesn't gleam like the Goldens' in flight.

Wildlife Spotted: Bald Eagles; magpies

The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States of America and appears on most official seals of the U.S. government, including the presidential seal.)