One of the best things about being in Hyder is, well, being in Hyder. The dog digs it here (even though I’m keeping her on a leash outside so she doesn’t get munched by a bear); I’m enjoying the clean air and the mountains and the water; there are a few easily-spotted eagles floating around; and I’ve been able to spend some good time with folk I haven’t seen in ages.
Take this morning, for example. I hiked up the Titan trail (6 miles each way, 3500 foot gain) with a guy I haven’t seen in years and his younger sister. We didn’t make it all the way to the top…we decided to turn around at a creek crossing that would have absolutely soaked us (probably to the waist) and head back to town in time to watch the one o’clock pet parade (a July 4th staple!).
It was a wet hike: lots of creeks to cross, brush to wade through, and slimy fallen trees to crawl over. But it was nice to be outside hiking with people that I like. Plus, their mom had made some most tasty ginger cookies to keep us fueled. I’m pretty happy, though, that we didn’t see any bears (although my dad made us take his pistol and we had bear spray).
As for the rest of today...I really wanted to be in Hyder this year for July 4th. I don’t think I’ve been here for the fourth in ten years (maybe eight). The pet parade was at one, the main parade is at 8:30pm, a few folk have set up booths (Popcorn Dave is selling corn-on-the-cob and ginger-cookie-making Sue is doing her hotdog stand). It’s raining at the moment, but that should let up (and at least it keeps the bugs at bay).
Wet bushes and mountains
Wading through shoulder-high ferns
The motley crew dog parade 
Fish dog in the parade
Unrelated shot: Skeena trying to tear after Adak on the tide flats
A little Tuesday night softball action
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