2014 Alaska Trip Lessons/Info
We are back in the lower 48 after a summer trip to Alaska. We left Indiana just before Memorial Day and we were back across the border right before Labor Day. We traveled with a 37 foot 5th wheel an...
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Great post and subsequent sharing of experiences. It took me down memory lane. Our last Alaska trip was from Maine to Alaska and back by RV in 2005, and though expensive, we feel it was as good an investment toward the enjoyment of life for the experiences and memories we have. I believe the Canadian singer Craig Jacks(??) spoke volumes from a line in a song "the more you live, the less you die".
As for the Alcan, slow is the right speed. We race from place to place all our working lives, why do it while vacationing ? As Joe Kieva said, remember what the R in RV stands for.
One of my favorite panoramic memories is from an overnight in a pull-off across from Summit Lake. Following a good night's sleep, we sat out in camp chairs/coffee staring in awe at the reflection of the mountains on the lake as smooth as a mirror. We also much enjoyed the signpost forest in Watson Lake. Stop to think of the origins, of the homesick man who helped to build the highway making it possible for the many folks fortunate enough to make the trip. Another neat experience just beyond the gorgeous Kluane Lake, was late breakfast at Destruction Bay Lodge where we were served by Shauna who shared her story about life year round in the area. In the off season, she, her husband and son work for the Yukon Gov't clearing and burning the vast amount of dead trees. Behind the roadhouse, I met Dubie (lol), who fashions bowls from the burls of black spruce. Aside from chatting, he proudly showed me his workshop, gave a demonstration, and showed me his supply of raw materials. The DW and our traveling companions were ready to go, but I took the time to buy a few items.
I could go on and on and on, but will only mention one other highlight that I have't seen previously mentioned. Mahay's airboat service. Great,great,great time. It was in the toursaver booklet, which made it twice as great.
Finally, the overlook just outside of Homer. The 'spit' and Kachemak Bay with the mountains in the background on a clear day?
If you are a sucker for scenery, little can beat that.
Thanks again to all who contributed to this thread.
As for the Alcan, slow is the right speed. We race from place to place all our working lives, why do it while vacationing ? As Joe Kieva said, remember what the R in RV stands for.
One of my favorite panoramic memories is from an overnight in a pull-off across from Summit Lake. Following a good night's sleep, we sat out in camp chairs/coffee staring in awe at the reflection of the mountains on the lake as smooth as a mirror. We also much enjoyed the signpost forest in Watson Lake. Stop to think of the origins, of the homesick man who helped to build the highway making it possible for the many folks fortunate enough to make the trip. Another neat experience just beyond the gorgeous Kluane Lake, was late breakfast at Destruction Bay Lodge where we were served by Shauna who shared her story about life year round in the area. In the off season, she, her husband and son work for the Yukon Gov't clearing and burning the vast amount of dead trees. Behind the roadhouse, I met Dubie (lol), who fashions bowls from the burls of black spruce. Aside from chatting, he proudly showed me his workshop, gave a demonstration, and showed me his supply of raw materials. The DW and our traveling companions were ready to go, but I took the time to buy a few items.
I could go on and on and on, but will only mention one other highlight that I have't seen previously mentioned. Mahay's airboat service. Great,great,great time. It was in the toursaver booklet, which made it twice as great.
Finally, the overlook just outside of Homer. The 'spit' and Kachemak Bay with the mountains in the background on a clear day?
If you are a sucker for scenery, little can beat that.
Thanks again to all who contributed to this thread.
