Camping at Slipper Lake near Sutton

We decided to take a short camping trip about 15 miles from home, even though I have a ton of projects to do. I have to take advantage of the weekends that I get off with the family. Krista was able to get the weekend off from Subway also. We left Friday night and came home Sunday when Krista started having chest pains and couldn't breathe. We had a visit to the emergency room, and now a Dr appointment Wednesday. We think she may have been having some severe indigestion, but not sure. Jen made some awesome meals while we were out, have to say she can cook for sure. We took some photos, but I didn't get one of Jen stuck in the mud. Darn! Oh well.

The area we like to go is near Sutton, Alaska. Just up the road we camp near slipper lake. There are a lot of trails to ride from going to Eska falls to a trail that will reach the Buffalo mine road. I wouldn't recommend camping here around any of the holidays as this place can get full and a little rowdy.

Here are some pictures for you to enjoy.

Jen, Krista and Tracy

The spoiled mutt

Meeting of the minds.

Ok, now this is just a funny pic of someone.

oh yes it must be umpa loompa

Jen showing us how it is done.

Hiking the Butte

Krista and I decided to hike the butte today since Jen had to work. The Butte is a small hill near palmer. The trail isn't very long, but is steep and you can get some really good views of the valley. It was a nice little hike. Afterwards I showed Krista how to change her brake pads and rotors on the drivers side of her car. Then I made her change the passenger side of the car. She did well. Here are some pictures.

Looking out towards cook inlet

 Looking north

 Krista and Kodiak with Pioneer peak in the background

 Pioneer Peak

Camping on the Denali Highway

We went camping on the Denali Highway for 4 nights over the Memorial Day weekend. We left Thursday night and came back Monday. We didn't get to do any fishing since the water was so high, but we did a lot of 4 wheeling.

The Denali Highway is about 135 miles long with almost 100 miles of gravel road. The highway goes from Paxson to Cantwell. This used to be how visitors reached Denali Park until the Parks highway was built in the early 70's. The highway is closed in the winter and usually reopens by the middle of may. This is a great trip to take and spend a few days fishing and wildlife viewing. There are Princes lodges buses that make the trip and a lot of motor-homes. There are a couple of lodges to spend the night, but very limited services.

Here are some caribou that Jen took a picture of.

I was able to catch this one up on the ridge checking me out.

Seattle Creek flowing very high.

A place Mike has named "Land Before Time"

Jen doing a little water crossing.

Wood for a few fires.

A couple of caribou that tried to run me over.

Catch!

Ahh I found snow, this is how summer should always be.

Kodiak and I.

The compound from above.

The spoiled mutt. Glad she is using that packers blanket and not a Broncos one.... lol