This edible “weed” has many uses. New emerging stems and young leaves may be eaten raw or steamed/sautéed like asparagus. Fresh pink blossoms can add mild flavor and color to salads or be used to make jelly ______________________________________ Chakachamna lake, AK #ak #fireweed #akprojectdiscover #wildflowers

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The hills are exploding with color! Chamaenerion angustifolium, commonly known as “fireweed” is painting the hillsides with their bright pink blossoms ___________________________________ Katmai - Alaska #fireweed #summercolor #ak #akprojectdiscover

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Another great flyin! ✈️ sour·dough /ˈsou(ə)rˌdō/ HISTORICAL•NORTH AMERICAN an experienced prospector in the western US or Canada; an old-timer fly-in. /ˈflīin/ noun a meeting for pilots who arrive by air #ak #sourdoughflyin #lakeclarknps #sourdoughflyin2019 #supercubbin

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