The Alaskan Fireweed
Early on in our journey we noticed fireweed. Its name comes from its ability to mass produce on recently burned over areas (due to its deep roots that escape fire). Its seeds stay in the soil and are viable for years so the next time a fire burns over the area and sunlight is restored to the forest floor, fireweed appears once again. We learned the flowering stem blooms from the bottom and works its way up the stalk. When the topmost flowers bloom, winter is less than six weeks away.
"When fireweed turns to cotton, summer will soon be forgotten."
13,093 miles later and like the fireweed our amazing journey has come to an end. UNLIKE the fireweed, our summer and the memories will never be forgotten!
