2012 Week #21
I loved the blue sky, white clouds, and green trees along the Parks Highway on my way from Denali National Park and Preserve and Fairbanks.
Tag Archives: Alaska/Canada Road Trip
Drive Part of the Alaska-Canada Highway with Me
The questions I was asked the most about driving (at least part of the way) to Alaska had to do with road conditions. The part of the highway that is within Alaska (Delta Junction to the Border) is in good Continue reading Drive Part of the Alaska-Canada Highway with Me
Museum of the North at University of Alaska – Fairbanks
I remember enjoying the Museum of the North as a child. I think it’s the best history and wildlife museum in Alaska. There are Native American, World War II, Gemstone, Animal, Fossil, and Art displays. Blue Babe One display that Continue reading Museum of the North at University of Alaska – Fairbanks
The Alaska Zoo
When I was very young we lived near the Alaska Zoo. I don’t remember much from then. I do however remember trips we made after we moved away. My Memories The two animals I remember the most are Annabelle (the Continue reading The Alaska Zoo
Prancing Caribou in Denali National Park and Preserve
Caribou are interesting animals. I found out a couple new tidbits about caribou on this trip. They have hollow hair which helps them swim and keep warm. They keep two temperatures…one for their core body and one for their legs. Continue reading Prancing Caribou in Denali National Park and Preserve
Almost a Ghost Town – Carcross, Yukon Territory
During the ferry trip to Alaska, I met several great people. One of them heard that I was leaving via Skagway. She told me not to miss Carcross, which was a small town between Whitehorse, Yukon Territory and Skagway, Alaska. Continue reading Almost a Ghost Town – Carcross, Yukon Territory
The Bears of All Bears
Remember when I couldn’t believe I saw black bears along the highway? And, remember how cute the grizzly sow and cubs were? Well today I had quite a treat while traveling the Klondike Highway. Nope, I didn’t run into anyone Continue reading The Bears of All Bears
Dall Sheep in Denali National Park and Preserve
Getting into the Park There are several options for getting into Denali National Park and Preserve. Private car can be driven the first 15 miles or sometimes farther with a special pass. I drove in several times in an attempt Continue reading Dall Sheep in Denali National Park and Preserve
I got Locked in an Ice Museum
Thursday I drove to Chena Hot Springs (east of Fairbanks). The last time I visited Chena was in the 1980s with my parents and sister. The biggest change since then was the addition of a year-round ice museum. The ice Continue reading I got Locked in an Ice Museum
Grizzly Bears in Denali National Park and Preserve
Two of the hardest animals to spot in Denali National Park are grizzly bears and wolves. During my trip I missed out on the wolves, but I did see a grizzly sow and her two cubs. The little cubs were Continue reading Grizzly Bears in Denali National Park and Preserve