We took the ferry from Whittier to Valdez as we began our trip to Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and the Kennicott Lodge. It was a beautiful, sunny day probably in the low 60s. The ferry held about two dozen cars and cost almost $400 for the three of us and the car- SPENDY! It was fun and worth it.
It was very relaxing to just watch the scenery which was ever changing. We saw a few small icebergs and some seals. The mountains were just gorgeous and I felt like I was on a real cruise. On longer ferries, people can literally bring their tent and camp out on top. There was a small snack /dinner area and the food was ok.
We spent the night at a local B&B in Valdez which was really just an ordinary home. We are accustomed to the historic ones in New England and were someone taken by surpise at the simpleness of this one.
There was a totem dedicated to honoring native Americans, otherwise not much of interest in Valdez.
The next day we drove to our destination through Thompass Pass. We were surpised to see groomed cross country ski trails so late in the season. I was disappointed we didn't have our skis with us.
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