Some Thoughts on 4080 miles to Alaska
As may of you know I just finished a 4080 mile trip from Tucson to Fairbanks and thought I'd share some insights about places along the way. This was my second trip to Alaska in the last 10 months. ...
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FunnyCamper: We went to Alaska in the summer of 2015. If you are thinking that you only have one month, and you will drive up and back, it will be a push. Do you really want to do that? Many of the campgrounds in March will not be open. There may be some services (gas) that may not be open as well. But, having said that, folks have made the trip out of season for various reasons. Fairbanks in March will still be very cold.
Consider a few options to maximize your time up north. Consider flying to Fairbanks, and renting a car at the airport. Spend what time you want looking for the "lights". Travel south on the Parks Highway, drive by Denali NP (it will be closed in March I believe) and look for the mountain. Maybe stop in Talkeetna and take a flight over Denali NP and perhaps land on a glacier. Spend a little time in Anchorage, then drive south to the Kenai, visit Seward, Kenai, and Homer. Return to Fairbanks, fly home.
Or, you can fly into Anchorage, and rent an RV and visit some of the sights. Don't know if any campgrounds will be open.
In any event, I think from your post that you want to spend some time there. Flying up will save a bunch of time, and you will not be exhausted when you get there.
Have fun and be safe.
Consider a few options to maximize your time up north. Consider flying to Fairbanks, and renting a car at the airport. Spend what time you want looking for the "lights". Travel south on the Parks Highway, drive by Denali NP (it will be closed in March I believe) and look for the mountain. Maybe stop in Talkeetna and take a flight over Denali NP and perhaps land on a glacier. Spend a little time in Anchorage, then drive south to the Kenai, visit Seward, Kenai, and Homer. Return to Fairbanks, fly home.
Or, you can fly into Anchorage, and rent an RV and visit some of the sights. Don't know if any campgrounds will be open.
In any event, I think from your post that you want to spend some time there. Flying up will save a bunch of time, and you will not be exhausted when you get there.
Have fun and be safe.
