August 15, 2011

Copper River Vacation...a fabulous amazing place......

atMe and my boss took a much needed vacation to Copper River; the big boss even let us take the Jeep.  How fun is that!  One of the coolest places on earth; Hatcher pass.  I haven't seen mountains this green since living in Europe.  I will spare you a lot of commentary, and let my pictures tell the story.  Hope you enjoy seeing a little of Alaska. 

On the way to Copper River at a lake in Hatcher Pass


My cute boss Emily

Me at the top of Hatcher pass

Manauska Glacier







Black Birch trees sometimes they remind me of Dr. Suess trees, all gnarly and bent.


Copper River



Alaska Pipeline

Mount Drum



Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge

Mount Drum

Mount Wrangel; an active volcano

Fireweed; my favorite Alaskan wildflower

Cranberries

Fireweed:  Once it's fully bloomed and turns white, winter will be only six weeks away.


I took a trip to Valdez to go on a cruise of Prince William Sound.  It was also very beautiful.









Horsetail Falls



The day was rainy foggy and misty which brought the wildlife out :)  I loved this little group of sea otters. 













This is a Gold Mining operation




There were so many waterfalls

I preferred sitting outside in the rain so I could really experience this.







Sea Lions on a Buoy

Hi there!

An ice field



















Sea Lions








A pod of Orcas at one point there were 7 of them








And my cruise of Prince William sound comes to an end

Back at Copper River



Yep, more fireweed :)


Time to go Back to Mt. McKinley

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