Stopped at the Potters Section House (now Chugach State Park office) to meet Tom Crockett, the park ranger. He came out to McHugh with us to open the gate and be of assistance in getting settled. When we stopped Francis realized the MH was low on the front (of course there was still a lot of ice on the undercarriage). Later when checking he learned the airbags were deflated. He had also noticed in Watson Lake that we had a water leak in the bay.
Looking down towards the MH and Turnagin Arm from the upper parking lot.
Saturday morning we woke to a light dusting of snow.
The host site is about level with the middle parking lot which is about 75 feet above the Seward Highway.
The road up is a very sharp climb.
The site is set up for the motorhome to drive in so this is the scene from the windshield.
A friend stopped by to hike and visit. This is her picture looking down on the Arm from the trail. The day was overcast but we still had a good many visitors. As we learned when we were here in 2004 thru 2008 usually weather does not result in changing plans for Alaskans they change their clothing and just deal with the weather.
When Francis checked for the damage to the MH he found the fresh water tank was hanging loose and the leak was from the vent hose at the top. He replaced the hose and eliminated the leak. Had a lot of drying up to do . . . .thank goodness for good weather.
Looking up from the Seward Highway the MH is visible now. . . .not sure if it will be when spring finally arrives and the trees leaf out.
The following are some pictures from around this park
Small waterfall.
Looking up Creek.
Looking down creek. . . .note the overlook at the top of the picture.
The morning Francis took the MH into the freightliner service center he had to be there for 7:00 AM. I stayed in the park area until we knew what would need to be done and how long it would take. Driving along the Seward High the following are pictures across the Arm from Bird Creek.
Also saw 2 eagles 
The airbags on the MH were not damaged. Thank goodness. The problem was a link on the air valve (cost $11.00 for the part and 1 hr. service $152). The part had to be ordered and Francis put the replacement part on when it arrived.
The Sunday after we arrived we went over to Chuigak United Meth. Church to visit friends. Told the minister we had to find a closer church this was a little far to come every Sunday. When we left church we stopped by the Eagle River Nature Center.
It still looks the same but was disappointed that none of our friends were working today.
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