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Michael Parker
August 23, 2014

Halibut Cove, Alaska

Michael Parker
August 23, 2014
Halibut Cove, Alaska

An epic adventure! Halibut Cove is a Kenai Peninsula Borough inAlaska. The population was 76 at the 2010 census, up from 35 in 2000. Originally a fishing village, Halibut Cove is now home to several artists and businesses. 

Source: http://www.halibutcove.com/

Michael Parker
August 22, 2014

Homer Spit, Alaska

Michael Parker
August 22, 2014
Homer Spit, Alaska

The Homer Spit is a geographical landmark located in Homer, Alaska on the southern tip of the Kenai Peninsula. The spit is a 4.5-mile long piece of land jutting out into Kachemak Bay. The spit is also home to the Homer Boat Harbor.

Michael Parker
August 16, 2014

O'Malley Peak, Alaska

Michael Parker
August 16, 2014
O'Malley Peak, Alaska

With a summit elevation of 5184’, the peak is the highest of the front rank of peaks readily visible from South Anchorage. Despite its intimidating appearance from some angles, O’Malley has a number of easy and pleasant routes and can be climbed round-trip in half a day.

Source: https://www.anchorage.net/discover/the-chugach/

Michael Parker
August 8, 2014
Alaska

Hatcher Pass, Alaska

Michael Parker
August 8, 2014
Alaska
Hatcher Pass, Alaska

Hatcher is a mountain pass through the southwest part of the Talkeetna Mountains, Alaska. It is named after Robert Hatcher, a prospector and miner. It is super popular for locals and is known for its sweeping landscapes and blueberries. 

Source: http://www.alaska.org/detail/hatcher-pass

Tagged: Alaska

Michael Parker
August 2, 2014

Eklutna Lake, Alaska

Michael Parker
August 2, 2014
Eklutna Lake, Alaska

The Lakeside Trail travels 12.7 milesalong the shores of Eklutna Lake until it reaches the mile-long Eklutna Glacier Trail that leads in short order to the moraines at the foot of the colossal blue ice of Eklutna Glacier…

Source: http://www.alaska.org/guide/eklutna-lake-scenic-drive

Michael Parker
July 13, 2014

Prince William Sound, Alaska

Michael Parker
July 13, 2014
Prince William Sound, Alaska

Prince William Sound is known for its high concentration of glaciers and deeply carved fjords. There are over 100 named glaciers in Prince William Sound. There are different kinds of glaciers…

Source: https://www.phillipscruises.com/

Michael Parker
June 28, 2014

Color Run - Alaska

Michael Parker
June 28, 2014
Color Run - Alaska

The Anchorage Color Run: Never, in my life, will I do something like this again. Nope. Not for me. However, if you are thinking about doing a fun run or your first easy 5k, I encourage you to do something like this. There is no pressure, it is fun and gets you active. 

Michael Parker
June 14, 2014
Alaska

Turnagain Arm

Michael Parker
June 14, 2014
Alaska
Turnagain Arm

Perhaps the third real hike with Heather. She had already crushed Twin Peaks and Matanuska Glacier with me. I think hikes, among other lifestyle similarities made our partnership even more special and interesting.

Source: https://www.anchorage.net/discover/the-chugach/turnagain-arm/

Tagged: Alaska, Michael S. Parker

Michael Parker
April 26, 2014
Alaska, Injury, Outdoors

Matanuska Glacier Alaska

Michael Parker
April 26, 2014
Alaska, Injury, Outdoors
Matanuska Glacier Alaska

Amazing trip with Heather to Matanuska Glacier in Alaska where, of course, I nearly sliced off a finger…

Source: http://www.alaska.org/guide/matanuska-glacier-scenic-drive

Tagged: Glacier, Alaska, injury, Michael S. Parker, Outdoors

Michael Parker
April 20, 2014
Alaska, Injury

Eye Injury

Michael Parker
April 20, 2014
Alaska, Injury
Eye Injury

I still don’t know how this happened. Somehow, my contact broke and damaged my eye and I had to wear a patch for well over a month as it healed….

Tagged: injury, Alaska, Anchorage, Michael S. Parker

Michael Parker
April 19, 2014

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

Michael Parker
April 19, 2014
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center tour…

Source: https://www.alaskawildlife.org/visit/

Michael Parker
September 1, 2013

The Road To Alaska

Michael Parker
September 1, 2013
The Road To Alaska

Opportunity called and my sense of adventure overwrote my common sense…

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“I believe fitness is more about total well-being and less about aesthetics. Balance, strength and endurance are what fortify our health and give us the power to meet life’s adventures head on. A figure to be proud of is simply a lovely byproduct of fitness training.” - Michael S. Parker