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Re: [OM] First Snow on the Eagle River

Subject: Re: [OM] First Snow on the Eagle River
From: Philippe <photo.philippe.amard@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 19:29:18 +0200
Just curious about the language, which I can’t find in my dictionary : what is 
a « portage » ?

TIA

Amities

Philippe



> Le 23 oct. 2020 à 16:58, Ken Norton <ken@xxxxxxxxxxx> a écrit :
> 
> Yes, people do canoe and kayak the Eagle River. There is a portage around a
> waterfall near the highway. Surprisingly, it isn't as popular of a river as
> it could be. If it was in the lower 48 it would be mayhem. But this is
> Alaska where there are real adventures to be had and it is boring in
> comparison.
> 
> Eagles? Yes! These are year-round nesting ones. But as the river does
> freeze over, they usually congregate down by the landfill. We always have
> to have our toy poodle on a leash.
> 
> While this photograph was taken about five miles from home, the river goes
> right behind our house, and is just barely visible through the trees. I
> rarely hike back there though because the bear situation is very dangerous
> at this spot. Unless I'm carrying a hand cannon, I really don't feel
> comfortable down there. Winter is fine, though, and I do go snowshoeing.
> 
> AK Schnozz
> 
> 
> 
>> Do people canoe or kayak the Eagle river?
>> Are there Eagles?
>> 
>> 
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