Hatcher's Pass

This is Kristy and I at the Little Susitna River which is on the way to Hatcher's Pass.

It was one of my favorite sites of the trip. I love the sound of water rolling over the rocks and seeing the cool, clear stream flowing between the mountains.

Here we are at the Independence Mine at Hatcher's Pass. Nannaw is still wrapped up trying to stay warm. What a contrast: Mike in a tee shirt & Nannaw in a winter coat!

Independence Mine was very interesting. It showed what life was like during the Gold Rush. We left much too quickly for me. I could have spent hours exploring all the old buildings.

Ruins of the rails from the old mine.



Just sitting on a rock making a photo op for Mammaw.

Supper at Hatcher's Pass Lodge. I had a salmon burger.

Followed by Razzleberry Pie. Wish I had some now.

Then the long way home on the most bone rattling ride I ever took. Twenty-five miles in just 2.5 hours! This road is closed once the snows start. It was one of the most scenic roads I have traveled despite its condition. Lots of picture taking on the ride down to Willow.

By the time we got back to civilization, I felt like this sign was true.