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The
fireweed is not the Alaska state flower, but it should be. I suppose
it is to Alaska what bluebonnets are to Texas. They are absolutely
glorious now and abounding on the roadsides and in fields. They
are a pinkish red wildflower shaped like a bluebonnet, growing upright
with smaller delicate individual flowers making up the cone shaped
presentation.
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It
starts blossoming at the bottom of the stalk and as the blooms make
their way up, they are an indication of the progress of summer.
As they reach their peak and even the tops are ablaze in color,
it is a bittersweet beauty for the locals who know that means summer
is almost over.
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This
was taken on July 22nd on the road from Anchorage to Seward.
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Right
now they have reached the midpoint and their presence along the
road make beautiful traveling companions.
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about blossomed to the top in August |
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This
was taken on August 28 during our stay at Lake Louise. They
form little cottony wispy things that float in the breeze to
carry the seeds for next year's spectacular show. |
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| Back
to the Lower 48: Glacier National
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