The Tony Knowles Coastal Trail

What to do in Anchorage besides shop? Rent a bike and bike around! Of course some of us haven't been on a bicycle in years, but don't they say "you never forget?" And who are "THEY" anyway? What do "they" know? All right, so I didn't fall off, but it was wobbly going for a bit and at the end of the day--16 miles worth--well, let's just say my backside was complaining...

Still, the scenery was fantastic, the day was gorgeous, and yes, we saw CRITTERS! Here are photos:



That sign Tom is reading tells you what to do if you come upon moose...






The first time we saw the moose, we were biking out on the trail, away from Anchorage. I was in the lead and spotted something in the trees. I came to a stop and nearly got rear-ended from Tom behind me. We spotted a second moose there and after getting our hearts out of our throats, nervously passed them. I think they are used to bikers. They weren't bothered a bit (note: if a moose's hackles go up and their ears go back, you are in big trouble!) On the way back to Anchorage, there they were again, but they had crossed the road to munch leaves on the other side and weren't in the cover of the trees this time.