North of Anchorage, Palmer, and Wasilla is a pass through the Talkeetna Mountains named after prospector Robert Hatcher. During late spring and early summer this is a gorgeous place to visit and see the true grandeur of the Alaskan mountains.
Majestic mountains.
Glacier-carved valleys.
Homemade ice cream at the little shop in the valley…
It’s a great place to take a day trip. Wear your hiking shoes, bring bug spray and bear spray, and watch for moose while you drive. If you head up in late June or July bring a bucket for blackberry or fireweed picking.
