Not feeling on top of the world? The answer might be to travel near the top of the world, in this case the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska and take a hike through Alpine meadows amoungst the fireweed. You will need to visit during August when the changeover from Summer to Winter is a now a possibility. Near the “end of the road” past Homer, Alaska you will find the Eveline State Recreation Area. I have hiked many trails over my 66 years of living, and the Meadow Trail at Eveline is one of the prettiest, most gorgeous walks I have ever taken walked in my lifetime. Here was my view …

Better yet, when my trail descended into some spruce tree groves I found a family of Spruce Grouse!

And a selfie taken with my phone proving I was present!