The next day, day two of my vacation, was again hot (for Cordovans, that is), so I spent the day with my friends picnicking and swimming at the Alaganic Slough Recreation Site , located in the Copper River Delta.
For children, there is nothing to beat a mix of sand and water on a hot day; and Licorice , the Labrador retriever that accompanied us, the only problem was coaxing the humans into throwing a stick into the water. Our arms gave out long before Licorice tired of retrieving the stick for another throw.
Later in the day, I hiked to Crater Lake. It is 2.4 miles to Crater lake and is a moderate hike. The trail climbs rapidly through a forest of spruce and hemlock. The plant life around the lake is varied and includes the dwarf blueberry with its sweet, delicious berries.
From Crater Lake, the view of Orca Inlet and Orca Bay was spectacular.
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