Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Golden Ending

Yukon River Gold
Mount Blackburn, 5th tallest in US

Old Blue

Last flight of season with Boss Jamie and pilot Lynn

Kenny Lake Hay (yes, Alaska grows something besides moose)

Looking up toward Kennecott from McCarthy swimming hole

Fireweed Mountain with Kennecott Lake and icebergs 

Stairway Icefall

Artifacts on near Jumbo mine

Nizina Glacier (I think?)

Last flight going to Chishana

Jumbo Mine

September 10th hike to Jumbo Mine

Fireweed in seed at old Chishana

Bits and Pieces

bears




Humans, 8, Beavers, 92

Beaver in her self-created pond on McCarthy Road

Dam started across McCarthy Road

Full pond

Culvert blocked by beaver

Beaver pond on daily route to McCarthy/Kennecott







Blasting Caps and Slime Tables

McCarthy swimming hole on Memorial Day
Work environment before the arrival of the propane truck


















Dianne gives me a McCarthy style ride.





McCarthy Road is much better than advertised.....overall.







NPS pilot Lynn took me on an hour's private tour to teach me about our area.






Mechanics room inside the concentrating mill.















Nick checking out the inside of the mill.

Downtown McCarthy before the tourist season

My Ordinary Life

Mt. Blackburn, 5th highest mountain in the US



Stairway Icefall




The Best Cabin Ever!
Inside Best Cabin Ever, excuse the clutter, please.
Our Kenny G., aka the Kennicott Glacier
Our Visitor Center (notice what Lucas is carrying)



































Maya is either smelling or eating the flowers.



















Bonanza Mine, 3800 feet higher than Kennecott

Maya at the Bonanza Mine





Jamie, boss lady,  and Oppah Mae hanging out in the evening at the Potato.