And the Reindeer's training center! Its really just a big Christmas themed store and petting zoo, but it was fun. Everyone knows I love me some Christmas!
Category: North to Alaska ~ 2018
Days 23 – 25 ~ Fairbanks, Alaska
Finally in Fairbanks! Fairbanks, Alaska holds a special place in my heart. Larry and I went on an Alaska cruise for our 25th anniversary and spent June 14, 2005 in Fairbanks. We didn't spend a lot of time in Fairbanks...Read More
Days 22 – 23 ~ Fast Track to Fairbanks
After our delay in Haines, we wanted to catch up with gang in Fairbanks. So... We got out of Haines at about 12:30 pm. Thanks so much to Bigfoot Auto Service, who put Pearl (our 2015 Dodge Ram 3500) back...Read More
Days 18 – 21 ~ Still in Haines, Alaska
Not in Destruction Bay, not in Tok, still in Haines, Alaska There are much worse places to be stuck in Haines, Alaska. The RV park was within walking distance of most of town. We walked to the grocery store and...Read More
Day 17 ~ Chilkoot Again, Almost
Oh, self-inflicted wounds are the worst! We were on are way, back to Chilkoot. We were on the hunt for bears! We wanted to see bears! We are on the road to Chilkoot, when Larry felt a vibration in the...Read More
Day 16 ~ Chilkoot State Park
Chilkoot (not to be confused with Chilkat) State Park, about 10 miles outside of Haines. We stopped at a couple of shops downtown and they recommended that we visit Chilkoot Lake to see eagles and bears. We did see eagles,...Read More
Days 15 -17 ~ Haines, Alaska
From Whitehorse, Yukon Territory to Haines, Alaska It was only about 120 miles from Whitehorse to Haines. Not a bad drive at all, even with a stop at the border. I will say that there is something about either Larry...Read More
Day 14 ~ Things That Make You Go Hmmm, Whitehorse Edition
There have been a few things in Canada that make us want to scratch our heads! This is one the Larry found especially fascinating. Whitehorse is home to the world's largest weather vane! It is a real-life, honest to goodness...Read More
Day 13 ~ Miles Canyon, Whitehorse, YT
Miles Canyon, a beautiful canyon cut through the rocks by the Yukon River. This photo was taken by some innocent passerby that we enlisted. I'm sure there are ugly spots in western Canada, but we haven't seen any of them...Read More
Days 11 – 14 ~ Whitehorse, Yukon Territory
From Watson Lake to Whitehorse, the Yukon. I know its probably just the way my weird brain works, BUT... of all of the territories and provinces in Canada, there is only ONE that they call "the" anything. Its "THE YUKON"....Read More
Day 10 ~ Watson Lake, Yukon Territory
From Liard Hot Springs, BC to Watson Lake, Yukon Territory. I'm not sure what I expected, but going from territory to territory in Canada is just like going from state to state in the US. I think the initial border...Read More
Days 8 – 9 ~ Liard Hot Springs, British Columbia
Driving from Fort Nelson, British Columbia to Liard Hot Springs, British Columbia. We stayed in Liard Hot Springs for two nights, so we could enjoy the hot springs! Great drive and fun time! Oh, and we saw more wildlife on...Read More
Day 7 ~ Fort Nelson, British Columbia
From Dawson Creek, British Columbia to Fort Nelson, British Columbia. Another day, another beautiful drive! I love Canada! Except that it snows here... a lot! Having been raised in Montana, I know what it takes to make a living and...Read More
Days 5 – 6 ~ Dawson Creek, British Columbia
From Prince George, British Columbia to Dawson Creek, British Columbia! We spent the day driving to Dawson Creek. It was a beautiful drive. At every turn, the views change and get better and better. It's crazy, but it's a little...Read More
Day 4 ~ Prince George, British Columbia
Only one night in Cache Creek, driving to Prince George, British Columbia... The drive from Cache Creek to Prince George is gorgeous! Everything we've seen in Canada is just beautiful! But it is BIG! We actually won't be to the...Read More
Day 3 ~ Cache Creek, British Columbia
On the road from Anacortes, Washington to Cache Creek, British Columbia... Oh, boy! Day 3 was an adventure! Going into Canada for the first time in a LONG time was an experience... We crossed the border at Abbotsford, British Columbia....Read More
Days 1 – 2 ~ Anacortes, Washington
Larry and I are with a 24 rig caravan (Fantasy RV Tours) going on a 62 day tour of Western Canada and Alaska. Day one was June 25th. We all met up in Anacortes, WA and spent two nights in...Read More