Archive for the ‘North to Alaska’ Category
Monday, September 1st, 2008
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What a trip! We traveled 6,167 miles, 1,040 miles by boat and 5,127 miles (including over 600 miles of dirt road) in our Sportsmobile Sprinter (”the Bus”). Traveling as far north as 67°14′55″(Coldfoot, Alaska), we used 270 gallons of diesel for an average 19 mpg. |
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We saw sunshine and blue skies for about 12 days and had many days of rain, some freezing slush and a brief period of snow. Temperatures ranged from the mid 70’s to 39° F. - mostly in the 40°-60° range. |
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We dry camped 20 nights at highway turn-outs, National or State Parks (US) Provisional Parks (YT, Canada), or Government Parks (BC, Canada).We were gone for 32 days and could have used at least another 14 days for southern Alaska, more fishing, and going further north in Alaska or the Yukon.We’ll save all that for next time! Yaaahoooooo! |
Tags: Alaska, BC, YT
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Monday, September 1st, 2008
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We put some miles on today. Crossing the border took about an hour do to lines. Just before you go over you can change all your Canadian money for US. Customs were easy the entire trip. |
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After crossing into the US we drove through Bellingham and past Exit 250 where just a short time ago (it seemed) we had turned to find the ferry. A light rain was falling - deju view all over again. |
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We had planned to stop in Seattle at Pike’s Place, a section of town with lots of shops and fresh fish and vegetables plus about anything else you can think of to buy. Picked up 5 pounds each of King, Coho, xxx salmon all packed for a 48 hour dash home. |
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Heading south and looking for the first campground or park we could find, we saw a sign for The Wildrose Campground. It as quite a ways off the highway so when we got there we stayed (wet) even though it was a bit eclectic, kind of anti-Stepford. |
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Tags: Alaska, BC, YT
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Monday, September 1st, 2008
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We were lucky to travel through the Fraser Canyon area today. We even got snowed on! There are seven tunnels on the route through the canyon. The Gold Dust trail goes through this difficult canyon, of which was said by Simon Fraser (the first white man to descend the river), “This is a place where no human being should venture.” |
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In the “Hell’s Gate” portion, current is very swift and waters can rise as much as 100′. You can visit the lower portion by tram. |
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We stayed at the Wild Rose Campground (wet) near Hope, BC and had minestrone for dinner.BTW, there were both a Hope and a Clinton, BC. |
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Tags: Alaska, BC, Fraser Canyon, YT
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Monday, September 1st, 2008
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We arrived in Prince George, BC about 9:30am. Here we having the oil changed on the Sprinter and that gives us a few hours to explore. |
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We quickly found out the locals (like in many towns) don’t know much about their town from a tourist prospective. We went to the mall as suggested - hmmm, just like home. We travelled downtown for lunch and I was happy to find a Guiness. |
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After walking back to the dealership, Debbie went to the Prince George Park. This is a great park on the river on the west side of town. She visited the comunity museum, saw photos of The Hudson Bay Company’s plan for Prince George and other exhibits. |
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We escaped the clutches of the dealership and modern commerce and by 4pm were once again on our way south.Tonight we stayed at the 10 Mile Lake Provential Park. Lots of spaces but no one around. |
Tags: 10 Mile Lake Provential Park, Alaska, BC, YT
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