July 2016: Alaska, Hatcher Pass

On the road to Hatcher Pass	Quick roadside stop to pan for gold	Speaking of gold: here's Independence Gold Mine	Long abandoned but some buildings still stand
Getting oriented at the small mine museum	Kids learn all about gold ore	We head up the path to see the tunnels	Beautiful view of valley below
Photographer on duty	In the rubble	Rail tracks barely standing	Most of the buildings are toast
Partial family photo	Photographer + Annie	Stream at Hatcher Pass	Summit Lake
Taking it in	The guys climb a nearby hill	Annie meditates while she waits	Weather rolls in