Our last day of tour. It has been an incredible two weeks filled with amazing sights and experiences. And like all good things, this also comes to an end.
But we still had the final day left. And set off to cover the one thing that we hadn't looked at during the last two weeks - the Alaskan Gold Rush.
Independence Mine lies off Palmer - around 80 miles away from Anchorage and in the beautiful Hatcher Pass. The greenery and the view from the top of the hills alone is enough to take that 16 mile ride on Fishhook road.
We went for the 1 hour ranger tour at independence mile. Ms Joyce Hyatt was the volunteer officer who took us to the tour. Had an hour of extra-ordinary experience living through the eyes of miners who braved weather and land slides to make their fortune. The dilapidated mine buildings, the far-sighted ideas of Mr. Stole resulting in a great workplace for the miners and the tale of Dorothy Finch!
We caught the evening flight back to Dallas. Two weeks flew by before we realized. We plan to be back - maybe for a winter visit next time?
But we still had the final day left. And set off to cover the one thing that we hadn't looked at during the last two weeks - the Alaskan Gold Rush.
Independence Mine lies off Palmer - around 80 miles away from Anchorage and in the beautiful Hatcher Pass. The greenery and the view from the top of the hills alone is enough to take that 16 mile ride on Fishhook road.
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| Hatcher Pass |
We went for the 1 hour ranger tour at independence mile. Ms Joyce Hyatt was the volunteer officer who took us to the tour. Had an hour of extra-ordinary experience living through the eyes of miners who braved weather and land slides to make their fortune. The dilapidated mine buildings, the far-sighted ideas of Mr. Stole resulting in a great workplace for the miners and the tale of Dorothy Finch!
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| Independence Mine |
We caught the evening flight back to Dallas. Two weeks flew by before we realized. We plan to be back - maybe for a winter visit next time?
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