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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Funny Camper: I don't think you'd enjoy the drive or being there in March or April. Also, you don't have a 100 percent chance of seeing the Northern Lights.
Since your husband has back problems and can't drive long days, it would really help that you can share in the driving, also.
I agree that one month is going to not be enough time for a relaxing, enjoyable trip. There is so much to see even before you get to Alaska and Fairbanks would not be our choice for a destination without seeing the rest of Alaska. there are more beautiful places.
This would be a very costly trip but flying to Anchorage, renting a Class C and tooling around Alaska for a couple weeks would probably be the best use of your time.
I hope you can work this trip somehow and your child would have a great experience but don't concentrate on the Northern Lights and being there when it's cold. Northern Lights can even be seen from one of the northern states in the lower U.S. - a lot closer but still not predictable.
Since your husband has back problems and can't drive long days, it would really help that you can share in the driving, also.
I agree that one month is going to not be enough time for a relaxing, enjoyable trip. There is so much to see even before you get to Alaska and Fairbanks would not be our choice for a destination without seeing the rest of Alaska. there are more beautiful places.
This would be a very costly trip but flying to Anchorage, renting a Class C and tooling around Alaska for a couple weeks would probably be the best use of your time.
I hope you can work this trip somehow and your child would have a great experience but don't concentrate on the Northern Lights and being there when it's cold. Northern Lights can even be seen from one of the northern states in the lower U.S. - a lot closer but still not predictable.
