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Travel day today down to Valdez from Glacier View AK. Before we left the area we were able to see more of the Matanuska Glacier which is located in a tribal area. Great vista views of the glacier very near our campsite. We were surprised to see snowed in the mountains overnight near our campground.

The blue of the glacier can be seen at the middle of the picture.

The big scope is out looking at the glacier.

Views from our roadside campground.  It has a nice cafe.

Native fish catching paddle wheel powered by the water flow of the stream. 

Interesting facts: This mountain range includes 9 of the tallest mountains in North America only second in height to Denali, which is the tallest in North America (3rd tallest in the world). The views along the road to Valdez are spectacular. 

We took a short hike up to the base of Worthington Glacier (Wendy may have disregarded a rock slide do not enter sign in the trail)

Snow on the side of the road

Slot canyon into Valdez 

200’ waterfall on the side of the road