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Tuesday, August 19th, 2008

	We pulled out of Tec on day 17 heading north to Fairbanks. On the way out saw Ptarmigan and some Ravens. The Ravens were dining on a freshly road killed ground squirrel which apparently is an important part of the park ecosystem (also called fast food).
	We learned mosquito’s were also important. When they draw blood (human or animal) the blood helps nurture more mosquito’s that pollinate the berries that feed the bears. I can honestly say that after our stay, there will be an abundant berry harvest next year!
	The trip north to Fairbanks was filled with vistas including more and different views of the Alaska Range. It is impossible to photograph the expanses of wilderness we saw in manner that would display correctly on the web.You need to visit Alaska!
	We pulled into Fairbanks and checked into the River View campground. We had a great site with full hookups so we could dump the tanks, fill with water and make sure we were all charged up when we headed for the Arctic Circle. We had dinner at the River’s Edge Restaurant. The table was outside overlooking the Chena River. The food was good but a new waiter and a new bartender made the experience less than perfect.