Barbara Larmon Failing Author Teacher Speaker
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Life in Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan is a city built into a cliff. The hills are very steep. Some homes have 50 or more stairs to their front door. Some streets are so steep that they are staircases instead.
Ketchikan is located in the Tongass National Forest, the largest national forest in the US and the largest intact temperate rain forest in the world.
The weather here can quickly change from sunny to
heavy rain. The mist can be seen in the mountains even when the sun is
shining. The sound of rushing water – from the frequent rain and from
snow melting in the mountains - is heard in many neighborhoods.
Bears,
eagles, whales, deer, red squirrels, and seals are among the wildlife seen in Ketchikan.
I never tire of looking out at the mountains and sky. Even though it rains a lot, I love the variety of clouds and mist. Life in Alaska is an amazing adventure. I'm so grateful to have this opportunity to live in this great state. Here's my blog about life in Ketchikan:
http://ketch-a-sketch.blogspot.com/
