driving Alaska

George Novak took about a month to drive most of the paved roads (and many gravel tracks) in Alaska and Yukon.

He picked me up in Anchorage and delivered me to Whitehorse, Yukon for the Mock wedding.

Distances in this part of the world are HUGE. You must enjoy sitting behind the wheel to travel here.

First off was the Kenai Peninsula.

wpdms_shdrlfi020l_matanuska_river.jpgI feared the Kenai would be too touristy. But I loved it.

Whittier – excellent
Portage – excellent
Homer – most excellentest

“Homer – A quaint little drinking town with a fishing problem.”

Lesson learned: You can tent for free in Alaska. But for between $10-14 /night you can tent at the finest RV parks en route and enjoy the advantages of hot showers, free wireless internet and flush toilets.

Surprisingly, very few tenters think to use RV Parks.

Riverview RV – Fairbanks
was great
Homestead RV – Palmer superb

Centennial RV in Soldotna was simply awful, however.

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on the road in Alaska

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  1. Hey Rick,

    A friend of mine drove his motorbike to Alaska last year and all he got was picture of him on the fog or overcast days. Looks like your trip is much nicer, lucky you.

    Get over there and take some pictures of McKinley for me, thanks!

    Cheers!

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