Long Haul Alaska Dani,tom & Lizzie

Discussion in 'Long Haul' started by Dani & Tom-Lizzie #353, Aug 7, 2017.

  1. We drove up to Jasper, Canada and across to Prince Rupert. Boarded Alaskan ferry to Skagway (2 day trip) from there we just traveled with only reservations in Denali 12 days later. Used the book-"Camping in Alaska" to find campsites along the way. Before Denali we visited Skagway,Whitehorse,Carcross,Burwash Landing, all along the Alaskan Highway. Then we took the Tok cutoff toward Valdez and also flew into McCarthy for the day. Drove out of McCarthy by scuttle service (BIG mistake should have flown out also. ) On to Anchorage and Homer. After Denali which is a mandatory 3 days, we wandered into Fairbanks with side trips including Chena Hot Springs. Left Lizzie at a crossroad and drove up to Kena and back then on the Dalton Trail to Dawson City and Whitehorse up toward Chicken and then into the Yukon via ferry to Dawson Creek. And Back toward Jasper . We averaged about 100 to 150 miles a day just driving along until an interesting site appeared. We tried to stop at every info signage and did use the "mile Post" book for helpful hints. Had no trouble finding camp sites only had reservations for the ferry and for Denali. We basically followed the Alaskan Hiway backwards. Trip was mid June into August. Saw lots of traffic going North as we moved South. So I wouldn't recommend August for finding campsites without reservations. Dani 7 weeks 12,000 miles
     
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