Mel kayaking on Kathleen Lake in Kluane State Park. He wanted you all to see how beautiful the water was!
It was a beautiful lake where the mountains came right down to the water and it cleared off so that we could see the FRESH SNOW on the mountains. Time to leave this area I guess.
Mt.Drum in Wrangell St Elias National Park. This was on our departure day and we will miss the beauty of this park.
Did I tell you about the fish that started it all?? We hiked in to Silver Lake, Mel set up his fishing rod, cast it a few times and the top of the rod flew off into the water when he cast. Very good laughs and he did catch a fish!
The very wide Chitna River once again - so very silty but very wide.
Dave & Leslie's chairs from winefest at Silver Lake. From Coopersburg to Alaska they come in handy and bring us fond memories of family.
Mel having fun getting ready to fish. Can I tell you how many laughs we had.
Getting ready to cast. Silver Lake is stocked with trout and there have been very large ones caught here, but he didn't catch one.
The native alaskans can fish with fish wheels and since the rivers are so full of silt this is the best way. The natives were awarded 10 miles in for their lands. They can catch up to 300 pounds of salmon this way.
Mickie says a picture is worth a thousand words - after the whole day she had nothing to say!
We had to cross this bridge, did I tell you I hate high bridges? It is 500+ feet long and 238' high and has wooden timbers for the base of the road. Our shuttle driver was Justin and he knew that he could NOT stop in the middle! We took the shuttle back since the McCarthy road is not what you would want to take your car over. The dogs went along with us since the trip is 3 hours+ each way and then we had several hours in Kennecott to explore the old copper mine. 
This is the old railroad wooden trestle bridge - not in use:)
We had to walk across this bridge due to bridge conditions and they make all the shuttle passengers walk then the van crosses so there is not so much weight - no comments!
This is all part of the morraine of the Rowe Glacier. It is higher than it looks in the picture and very interestering to see so much gravel and such a distance from the glacier.
The buildings on the left were heavily damaged in the flood of 2006. The stream comes right down between the buildings.
The mine building at Kennecott. They do tours of this but with the dogs, we did not do this.
One of the homes in Kennecott - this would have been for a upper management person with family. Some of these homes are privately owned now.
Power plant for the town of Kennecott and they are refurbishing this.
The general manager's office with the mine in the background.
Bunkhouse at Kennecott. All the unmarried men bunked here.
Kennecott Lodge. There are rooms here and dining. Between backcountry camping and staying here, most visitors end up here.
This is the Rowe Glacier just outside of Kennecott - it has receded miles. The gravel in the front of the glacier is the morraine and it was interesting to see how the glacier grinds it so small!
Bridal Veil Falls just outside of Valdez in the fog. It was very foggy in Valdez when we left this morning. By the time we got to the top of Thompson Pass the sun was out and it was beautiful.
The Worthington Glacier and mountains. It was a beautiful sight.
This is the start of the road into Chitnia which then goes into McCarthy and Kennecott. Straight as an arrow for quite some time with gorgeous mountain views.
Some of the Wrangell mountains on our drive into Kenny Lake. Lots of snow on the tops!
More mountains and these even have clouds on them:)
Mel standing by the Copper River sucking it in!
Bald eagle in the tree seemed like he was posing for us. We were kayaking from our campground, out thru the harbor of Valdez and along the side of Prince William Sound. It was challenging at times. Sometimes I wonder how I get myself in these things - Mel??
Me with my waterproof, tight fitting top and life jacket on. I wasn't taking any chances. I was watching for large waves and there were too many for my liking. Then to top it all off, the large vehicle/passenger ferry came in while we were paddling out and of course had to leave just as we were ready to go by it. 
Mel on the other hand was dressed the same way and having a great time. We did have fun and I made it back without getting too wet :) 
Captain Stan took us right up to the front of the glacier. Lots and lots of ice in the water. This glacier is the last tidewater glacier and is losing ice faster this year than any other year. Some experts were coming in to see why.
Mel & I in front of the Columbia Glacier. We met a couple from Stutgart Germany who were touring all of Alaska and we spent most of our time on the cruise with them right next to the captain. That way we saw it all!
This is the captain's chart - we started at the upper right side and went down into Prince William Sound and them up into Columbia Glacier - which is center left.
Orca!! There were 2 male killer whales that we followed for a bit and they let us all take lots of pictures.
Look at this colony of sea lions. They are there everyday and it was a real treat to see so many at one place.
The blue of an iceberg. We saw many, many icebergs and some even broke in half as we were watching them. The temperature of the water is currently around 56 degrees per the captain.
The porposis (spelling) were swimming right along our boat for quite awhile.
They were having fun swimming faster than our boat and playing with it :)
The sea lion resting on the buoy.
Our campsite on Valdez Harbor - it was low tide, usually the water is up to just below the campers. The building on the left is the Valdez Convention Center.
As we were getting ready to board for our Glacier/wildlife tour, this otter was in the harbor showing off and having a great time.
The Collumbia Glacier from a viewpoint at the campground that we stayed at on the Glenn Highway - name of campground is "Grand View"!
Pat and the dogs at the viewpoint. It was a cold morning. Since arriving in Alaska I don't think that we have had temperatures above 70 1 day, mostly in the high 50's or mid 60's.
Another pretty waterfalls. Probably more to come!
As you travel the Glenn Highway from Palmer to Glenallen you pass the Matanuska Glacier - what a sight!
Gull Island and a cool sea cave. There were many, many gulls, puffins, cormorants and terns all living on this small island and because of all the birds, it really smelled BAD but was fun to see on our way to Halibut Cove.
Just a pretty picture!
The homes here in Halibut Cove are just so unique. Halibut Cove is surrounded by the Kenai Mountains and Katchemak Bay. You can only get there by boat or float plane.
Some of the homes, shops in Halibut Cove. I just loved this place - my favorite so far!
Another home that I liked. 
As you enter the harbor at Halibut Cove. Did I mention I loved this place??!!!
Saltry's restaurant in Halibut Cove. Our lunch was just super here - great place to eat, their chowder was super, salmon wonderful and homemade bread - yum, yum!
Outside of Saltry's and I have too much stuff in my pouch - water bottle, keys, tissues, etc.
The Danny J, our boat for the trip to Halibut Cove.