Thursday, June 19, 2014

June 18, 2014 Denali Nat. Park to Portage, Alaska (Portage Valley RV Park and Cabins, Portage, AK)

We went to sleep last night to the winds howling and the rain falling.  It's "ditto" for tonight.
The howling wind makes it sound as if a blizzard is raging.  It is raining and the temperature is in the upper 40's.

Between Denali NP and Portage we stopped in Anchorage for lunch at Red Robin and stopped at Wal Mart to restock the cupboards.

We arrived at Portage Valley RV Park about five o'clock.  We have caught up with the rest of the Framily (friends and family) Caravan.  They have been exploring the area.

As soon as the RV's were hooked up we were ready to travel.  This time only 12 miles to the small fishing village of Whittier.

Whittier sits on an inlet of Prince William Sound, is a hub for fishing.  14 years ago Whittier could only be reached by rail, boat, or seaplane.  

Now the two and half-mile rail tunnel is also used by vehicles.  Vehicles takes turns with in-going and out-going trains.  The cost of entering the tunnel is $12 per vehicle, more for RV's and other rigs.  

One of many waterfalls on the mountains surrounding Whittier.

Natalie.  Who can resist this pose.

Brady.

Location of the BEST halibut ever.

More waterfalls.

One of several glaciers in the Whittier area.

The colorful fishing village of Whittier, sitting on the shores of Prince William Sound.

No animal sightings today.

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