Field of Wild Irises in Juneau, Alaska.

Ever since we moved to Alaska last summer, I've heard about the wild irises that pop up in the summer. I didn't get to see any last year, and I really hoped I'd get to see some here in Juneau. Irises were my Grandma's favorite flower, so anytime I see one, it puts a smile on my face.

Thanks to an Instagram friend turned real-life friend, I found this field of irises up North along Eagle Beach here in Juneau. They were lovely...

What kind of gorgeous summer flowers are blooming where you live?

Juneau, Alaska...family vacation style, Shrine of St. Therese.

One of the first places we took my Dad and brother once they got to Juneau a few weeks ago was the Shrine of St. Therese. It was a gorgeous sunny day and it's almost a must to take a drive up north on a day like that, so we made a stop at the shrine while we were out that way.

We climbed out as far as we could and took in the gorgeous scenery. There weren't any whales that day, but luckily we saw a few on our Tracy Arm Fjord cruise.

...anyone know what that is in the picture above? I thought it was cool looking, but have no idea what it is!

If you're coming to Juneau, or would like to someday, here are more places to save to your wishlist.