Both Stewart which is in B.C. and Hyder, Alaska are just across the street from each other. We don't have to use our passports leaving BC; however, we do when we return. Both towns are very old, in the middle of no where and very run down; however, they have a lot of character. As you will see w/the photo's, most buildings are even closed. Those that are still open are really neat and the people working in the stores, restaurants, etc. are very nice. We had a great time getting to know them and why they are in either of these towns. A couple young people just moved here to setup their own business, such as the chef you will see later.
Like I said, the buildings are very old and this little one in the left corner had to have been used in the mining days.
As we came into town, we saw a little black bear crossing the street; however, a dog saw him as well and started chasing him, but that little bear was faster and got away. The restaurant/bar is where we got our lunches to go. Everyone here bakes their own bread - very good.
The ride out to the Salmon Glacier was about 20 miles on very rugged, dirt roads. Our Jeep has more dirt inside than what's left on the road. The glacier; however, was fantastic. 5 miles long in total length but the most unusual thing is that when it comes down from the top, it extends two directions.
After we viewed the glacier for a while, we had our lunch and decided to take a little hike up the mountain. We talked Cindy into joining us. Was a very easy hike but just beautiful w/little ponds and flowers everywhere.
We traveled further past the glacier and saw more beautiful scenery. It was such a perfect warm and sunny day. We kept driving around, taking tons of pictures and just enjoying the day. Bruce found a tunnel that was built into the mountain. Of course, he went in.
By the time we came back down, it was getting late so we did a few things around the RV and just relaxed before we headed out to town again. We heard about this little bus diner that made great Barbecued Pork so off we went and had a picnic w/mountains and water in the background. Then it was time to view the bears again. Everyone started giving up as they didn't see anything, but we hung around long enough for a Mama and Baby Black Bear to come out and get a fish as well as a big Grizzly Bear. I've got a couple photo's of the Grizzly but I took a video of the Black Bears. Haven't figured out how to view the video in Picasa - darn. Hopefully, I'll figure it out as it was just the cutest thing. The baby was only a month or two old. No sooner did that Mom jump into the water and catch a salmon then they were off high into the hills. That was a good thing because the Grizzly could smell their scent and traced their path. Fortunately, he didn't catch up with them.
It was a fantastic day, sunny, warm, beautiful scenery, plenty of wildlife, good food and great friends to spend the day with. Life is good.
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