Sunday, September 14, 2008

Muck Luck Chuck & Larry

We left Haines, Ak., for Hyder, Ak., about a 340 mile trip south, passing through Canada. Nostalgia is setting in as we realize our Alaska adventure is coming to an end.

We also noticed that the mountains had less snow and the days were getting darker earlier.

On our way north, we had stopped at Muck Luck Annies for a salmon bake and it was so good that we stopped again.

However, we were surprised that this was their last day of this season and possibly their last day ever. We had the salmon feast and took the free boat ride with Muck Luck Chuck at the helm. We got to see a momma moose and her baby.

We continued on the Cassiar Hwy, another dusty, bumpy ride with lots of frost heaves. Thanks to the Canadians for placing the little red flags on the side of the road to warn motorists of the dangerous driving conditions. We stayed in Stewart, B.C. and every day we crossed the border into Hyder. No customs into the US because the road dead ends but we had to pass through customs coming back into Canada each day.

We drove along the Glacier Hwy to view the toe and the summit of Salmon Glacier

as well as the icebergs that had fallen off of the glacier when it moved.

In addition to the glaciers, we saw the abandoned Premier copper mines and had some lovely views through the clouds. The next day, we saw a momma bear and her 2 cubs in a tree.

No comments: