We moved about five miles to Big Bear RV Park in Wasilla. The previous RV park charged $2 for WiFi, which John refused to pay, because of the principal of the thing. Their nightly charge was more than enough to cover it. We had heard some parks had WiFi charges; but in over 40,000 miles of travel in the past 26 months, this was the first time we encountered it. We had stayed at the Big Bear in 2007. Their rates are lower, WiFi is free, the restrooms and laundry are nicer. The manager of the Homestead Park we left was not very nice when John told him we were leaving because of the WiFi charge. The only thing Homestead has going for it is the location in a pretty grove of trees. Big Bear is out in the open. After getting checked into the park, we drove to Independence Mine. This is an abandoned gold mine that the state has taken over as a state park. There are a number of buildings in pretty good condition; however, most of the mine and some buildings have collapsed. The last 13 miles of the trip was up a pretty stream with a lot of rough water and flowers along the roadside. There was a beaver dam and lodge. Both can be seen in the picture. The evidence indicated it was an active site. The beavers must have been taking a nap or doing indoor housekeeping.