Seward, AK 7/21 to 7/24

Well, we did leave Homer on Monday, the 21st, and drove to Seward.  Some pictures along the way.

We stopped here at Moose Pass.  They have a grinder here that is run by a water wheel.  Bob sharpened his axe.

More scenery.

We found our campground (Stoney Creek RV Park) about 8 miles outside of Seward and then took a quick tour of Seward and Resurrection Bay.

Of course they have a micro-brewery here.  One of the vats.

Food was good as was the beer!!

Judy found this picture and sign about ravens.

There is a narrow gravel road along Resurrection Bay and a waterfall coming out of the mountain.

Picture of our camp site with mountains all around.  Office had a sign that said bears have been in the area, but we didn't see any!

When we were here in 2011, we saw this house and all its yard stuff.  

Hasn't changed a bit!

Interesting school here in Seward.  Larry, maybe you and Jacky can come here and teach!!

Our traveling buddies, Chris and Bob Risberg, had found this oil tablecloth in AZ earlier this year and bought it for Judy.  Very bright and durable Thanks!!

About a mile down the road from our CG is a small fish hatchery.  The salmon are trying to swim upstream and spawn.

We didn't get a picture, but the fish were waiting to jump up the small waterfall, and, every so often, one would jump and usually make it.

One of the things Seward is known for is the "Exit Glacier."  It is part of the Harding Icefield in the Kenai Mountains.  It received its name because it served as the exit for the first recorded crossing of the Harding Icefield in 1968.

We walked up to the glacier - the first 1/2 mile was level asphalt.  The last half mile was somewhat strenuous - rocky, uneven gravel, etc. but we made it!

Seward has a Sealife Center.  It is Alaska's only public aquarium and ocean wildlife rescue center.  It is a research, rehabilitation, and education facility and has many exhibits. 

 

Another picture of the mountains on the other side of Resurrction Bay.

Seward is one of the few towns in Alaska that actually has a main street.  The shopping district is about 3 blocks long with stores (gift shops actually) on both sides of the street.  

We did hear one person remark that there sure seemed to be a lot of bars - and when we starting looking around, I think they were correct!!  

Anyway, we had a good time in Seward, and, on Thursday, the 24th, moved on to the Portage/Whittier area.