Roadhouse Stop #12 - Mendeltna Creek Traditional Cache
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Roadhouse Stop #12 - Mendeltna Creek
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This is the 12th in a series of caches dedicated to the Alaskan Roadhouse. The cache is placed outside in the trees near a cache structure. Please respect this historic building and the current owners of this still functioning roadhouse.
In the late 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, roadhouses were integral stops in the travel plans of many who were moving about the territory whether delivering mail, supplies, mining, logging, or trapping.
Roadhouses were often spaced at a day’s pace along a waterway, railroad, or overland trail system. Many died out as trails were upgraded to roads, as the gold rush died, as dogsleds were replaced by mechanical means of transportation such as skidoos and cars.
Other roadhouses came into being as new highways were built in response to WWII and many remain today, changing with the times and still serving up Alaskan hospitality – offering a place to catch a bite to eat and to rest.
Mendeltna Creek Lodge was built by Jack and Marge Bates in 1940 to serve the Army Corps of Engineers who were building the Glenn Highway. There was a bunkhouse, a fishwheel, and plenty of down-to-earth hospitality.
Much of that remains, along with a Memorial weekend bluegrass and gospel festival, 50 miles of ski trails, and a trailhead leading to an 8.5-mile hike to the glacier.
A special thanks to Mabel and Russ, the current owners, who have given permission for placement of the cache.
CONGRATULATIONS to na kupuna on the FTF!
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