Thompson Pass, Keystone Valley & Valdez
The drive from Glennallen to Valdez is often touted as one of the most beautiful trips in all of Alaska and it is a well-earned reputation. On our travel day the weather was perfect as the sun dipped in and …
Month: May 2016
Haines to Glennallen and Everything in Between
There is only one way in and out of Haines by car, so getting back to the Alaska Highway at Haines Junction, YT after our glorious five-day stay required about 145 miles of backtracking. The first few miles out of …
Haines – Our First Stop in Alaska
Long before taking our epic trip north, Linda and I zealously read all the blogs we could find about the Alaskan experiences of our fellow fulltimers. One common reaction, in particular, was the wow factor. What I mean by that …
From Muncho Lake to the Yukon!!
We were completely spoiled by our stay at Muncho Lake Provincial Park. Our last two days were filled with sunshine, perfect for taking a drive and exploring or sitting outside and doing nothing. I managed a fair amount of both. …
Long Day’s Journey into the Wild
Our rest day at the Walmart parking lot in Dawson Creek was cold, wet and windy, a perfect day to stay inside and get some things done. I went through my fridge and cooked up some meals for us to …
A Photographer’s Perspective
We all know the expression “it’s the journey, not the destination”, and yet we write mostly about where we stay, not how we got there. In our life on the road, Linda is the primary driver and, if I’m going …
Mile ZERO!
We departed Williams Lake yesterday around 11:00 am after a leisurely morning and a quick look inside the Discovery Tourism Centre. We picked up a ton of brochures to help us plan our activities. Soon we were on our way …
Happy Hour Drama at Williams Lake!
All tucked in at the Tourism Discovery Centre at Williams Lake. Overnight, Hope was quiet and cool and I slept like a baby. Not bad for being tucked away behind a building off a busy road. We had no more …
Oh, Canada!
We’ve been waiting a long time for this day and despite the heavy rainfall, it really couldn’t have gone better. We left Bellingham at 10:02 am and an hour later we were sitting in line sneaking photos of the border …