Fairbanks-June or August/Sept

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

Check on weather trends from those who know. We were there a number years ago in early August and were told by people there that the weather begins to deteriorate mid to late August into fall (cloudier and rainier).

We did get to see the lights. And a clear view of the mountain. :C

I like the fall which starts in late August. It is possible to see great Northern Lights by Labor Day up by Fairbanks. The day length is surprising long due to the length of twilight. Fewer tourists, animal activity, less bugs, and cooler weather. It feels more like Alaska.

There is a seasonal shift in the Interior after Labor Day. Many people have finished their seasonal jobs. They get busy cutting firewood for the long winter. Many focus on subsistence hunting and getting a moose. I don't usually pay much attention to tourist attractions but I enjoyed the Follies in Ester, which involves some Robert Service poems. Gold panning the original paydirt up by Fox was a lot of fun. I liked the Interior more than I expected after 9 trips to the Coast. The people are great. Sourdoughs and Athabascans alike.

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.

romore 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.

Great summation. Funny, and terrifying, at the same time.:E:B

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.