So in between naps this week the family and I snuck up to Hatcher Pass, which is just a bit north of us. The drive through the pass itself is stunning but if you take the time to get out and explore the area: including both Summit lake and  Independence Mine then it becomes a must see. We walked through the old mine, reading the placards and just generally enjoying the scenary. While my kids got more adventurous and hiked up higher I sat on a bench and tried to imagine being a family that moved up to this mine in the 1920s and called it home. The crazy extremes they must have endured, the bonds they must have formed and the memories they made would have all been incredible. I am thankful we were able to take the time to explore they area. To check out more photos of the mine check out the Landmarks tab, to check out the scenery click on the Landscape tab.