Portage July 4

Happy Independence Day!

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Left Soldontna and the Kenai Peninsula on July 3

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and headed to Williwaw National Forest near Portage for a few days.

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yes, I know the truck needs a wash!

Drove to the town of Whittier for a quick visit. 

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Well, not so quick since we had to travel thru a 2 mile long tunnel, single lane and shared with train tracks. 

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The train has a schedule to keep, so they have priority!

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Spent the Forth touring the National Forest visitors center.  Nice viewing area on the Portage Lake. 

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No fire works in the area because of the dry conditions, but we had a great view of a glacier from the front of the campsite.

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Off to Trapper Creek!