Every year the ASYMCA (Armed Services YMCA) puts together a Mother/Son adventure. When I read about this year's program, I jumped at the chance. For a small fee Jack and I were able to ride the Alaska Railroad to the trail-head of the Spencer Glacier. After arriving at the Whistle Stop for the glacier we were able to walk a little over a mile to the glacial lake and viewing area of this natural wonder.
The day was rainy and cold, but Jack and I had so much fun together. While waiting for the hike to begin, Jack decided he was a little thirsty. There was plenty of the wet stuff to spare.
We boarded the train south of Girdwood, Alaska with about 100 other moms and sons. It was fun to see the various ages and stages of the sons. There were lots of boys Jack's age who still held hands with their moms but there were some teenagers who spent the entire hike with their ear buds plugged in. My Jack will never be that embarrassed of me, right?
It was an easy hike. We would categorize it more of a walk but the payoff at the end was spectacular. According to Jack the water was icy cold which I would assume had something to do with the mammoth glacier resting in it. Along with the glacier, the water was full of icebergs that had broken off. No matter the age, the sons loved the fact that they could toss rocks onto an iceberg.
While hiking we passed more of Alaska's beauty, even in the rain. The wildflowers are stunning and were so colorful on this drab day.
This bridge was a favorite photo opportunity for all the moms on the hike. It was just eerily beautiful in the fog and rain. I'd love to see it on a sunny day, too!
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