Fairbanks-June or August/Sept
Looks like we are going to head back to Alaska next year but this time go to Fairbanks. Our plan is to go to Denali for three nights as well. Our current discussion is when should we go. If we go i...
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Crowe wrote:
I would go later in the year, in June the bugs are brutal. The black flies have landing lights and take on two drums of fuel.
Bugs will not keep me away. In reality they aren't any worse than Maine, MA or NH.
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Or northern Wisconsin, Michigan or Minnesota.
I have been there twice. I am going back again. This time July, August, and September. First two times were June thru August. I wouldn't want to be on the Dalton Highway (State Road 11, aka The Haul Road) after August 15th because of the great possibility of ice and snow. There are some very sharp curves and steep grades. The Richardson Highway, SR4, at Thompson Pass about 35 miles east of Valdez has some sharp curves and steep grades with the possibility of ice and snow during August and September. Just check the weather reports and road conditions. The other roads should be fine.
Depending on your return route of travel, you will have to be cautious of the mountainous areas of Canada.
Have FUN. All the rest of us have.
Safe Travels,
LeRoy
