Welcome to the Summer, 2006 issue of Alaska Photo Travels, an internet journal showcasing Alaska fine art and nature photography, travel adventure, articles and other explorations of the Alaska experience. This time we will take a look at the beauty of Thompson Pass, the mystery of mine tunnels, the variety of Alaska's fences, and a brief adventure with Alaskans abroad. The photo gallery is open for your enjoyment. Thanks for joining us!

Thompson Pass--Our UpFront story: A look at Thompson Pass, a scenic divide through the Chugach Mountains on the way to historic Valdez. Mountians, flowers, glaciers, and more await the visitor to this often breathtaking part of Alaska...





Fences--In our Special Series photo feature, take a look at some of Alaska's great variety of fences.

The Two Tunnels--In our Reflections column, we take you on an exploration of a system of roadside mine tunnels near Alaska's King River.

Finding the Famous Dead --An Alaskan's look at the photographic adventures that can come with trailing the final resting places of famous persons. -- A That and This special.

Parting Shot --Alaska's beauty can be breathtaking to explore, whether by car, plane, boat, train, or on foot. Sometimes though, as in this lazy day in Hatcher Pass, a slow glide through the air somehow hits the right spot...

    Please join us again for future looks at some of the very finest of Alaska photography, glaciers, wildlife, adventures, Alaska people, cultural explorations, fine art photography, mountains, rivers, fishing stories, Alaska life, Alaska art, and much more as we take Alaska Photo Travels around the state and share her bounty with you.