This week I went to Hope, which is an old mining town in south central Alaska. It is a small town that is accessed by a 16mi spur road off of the Seward Hwy. The Main street has four businesses on it! While I was there I also drove down another road that is off the Hope Rd and hiked up a mountain. There was no trail needed for this hike, it was just pure hiking. It was a beautiful day and once I reached the top there is not better feeling of accomplishment. There was a raging waterfall off in the distance, a glacier and many pristine lakes in sight as well. Since Hope is an old mining town you could see many mining roads heading up into the surrounding mountains and I saw one old mining cabin. Hope was a gorgeous small town located in the heart of the Chugach Mountains and right on the ocean, I definitely wouldn't mind living there someday!
On another note can any of you believe that it is already August! I am not going to lie about it, I am freaking out. I will soon be leaving Alaska for the first time, but I know for certain that I will be back. I am anticipating a few bumps on my transition back to school and living in Maine, but I know I have to go back for a little while longer. I am excited to see everyone, but I am devastated to leave this place I called home for the summer.
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