Climb The Butte, 881 feet above sea level. The trail is steep but you are rewarded with a terrific 360 degree view and, on June 13, 2001, there was an added bonus of thousands of wild roses, blooming.

Hike to Thunderbird Falls An easy hike on a wide graveled trail, two miles round trip. Take the Eklutna Exit from the Glenn Highway (north of Anchorage, Alaska and south of Palmer, Alaska)... (6/8/01)

Drive - Portage Lake and Whittier (3/4/01)

Hatcher Pass Alpine Flowers (6/18/00)

Hike to Gold Cord Lake near Independence Mine Historic Park (6/24/00)

Hike to Reed Lakes, Talkeetna Mountains (7/3/99)

Autumn Colors near Summit Lake, Talkeetna Mountains, Alaska (9/5/00)

Experience the green of the northern forest. Follow a virtual hike along the trails around Matanuska Lake and Kepler Lake on June 29, 2000. Kepler-Bradley Lakes State Recreation Area is a day use area in the Matanuska Valley about 6 miles south of Palmer, Alaska. The trails are pleasant and the walking easy. Bring mosquito repellent.

MAP - Hatcher Pass in Talkeetna Mountains, Alaska

MAP - Reed Lakes Trail

MAP - Getting There, Hatcher Pass Area

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