Hiking the Russian River Falls

From Hiking the Russian River Falls

Its time to leave Seward for Soldotna, but before moving the coach, several people have told us they've seen bears down by the Russian Falls, so we take a short trip by car to see what we can find.

From Hiking the Russian River Falls

From Hiking the Russian River Falls

From Hiking the Russian River Falls

The Russian River is roughly half way between Seward and Soldotna, and the trail along the river is pretty. In this next picture, notice the gulls standing on a rocky ledge just above the river. They know the salmon will spawn, and then it will be their turn to feast on the spent fish.

From Hiking the Russian River Falls

From Hiking the Russian River Falls

From Hiking the Russian River Falls

From Hiking the Russian River Falls

From Hiking the Russian River Falls

I found some interesting fungus growing along the path as well. Interesting, that every time we get to a different place along the river, we are told by passers by that we just missed the bears! We keep walking downstream hoping to spot one or two.

From Hiking the Russian River Falls

From Hiking the Russian River Falls

From Hiking the Russian River Falls

From Hiking the Russian River Falls

Not a bear in sight, and we couldn't get a good picture of the plentiful salmon in the river. The animals know!

From Hiking the Russian River Falls