Now You Know Why They Call It A National Scenic Byway!

With this kind of mountain backdrop, it's no wonder that the Seward Highway is listed as a National Scenic Byway. This shot was made in early Spring. As summer approaches, the snowline recedes higher and higher up the mountainside. Some Anchorage adventurers kayak across Turnagain Arm, ski these mountains, then kayak back on the next high tide.