Part 9 in a series about our trip to Alaska in late June through mid-July, 2011. 

With some light rain starting up, I threw on my rain proof gear that I never use, and headed out on a hike to Byron Glacier with Dale, Eric, Rachel, Erin, the kids, and three dogs.

There were some large piles of snow that had resulted from some avalanches. Noah, Selah, and the huskies had fun exploring them.

Dale and Grace posed for a picture, as did Erin’s puppy George.

On the way back, a moose came up the trail, but Eric shooed it away.

After a few minutes, the moose walked into the woods and went about its merry way, allowing us to return to the campsite just as the rain starting picking up (note: more foreshadowing!)