"The Last Frontier"
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HERE'S A FUN FACT ABOUT ALASKA
Not only is Alaska the largest state in the country (more than twice the size of Texas), Wrangell–St Elias National Park & Preserve covers a larger area than nine US states.
SUNDAY |
ALASKAN STOP #1DEADMAN LAKE CAMPGROUNDTETLIN NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGEOUTSIDE OF NORTHWAY, AK |
On today’s travel we encountered some of the worst road conditions along the entire Alaska Highway, but also some of the most spectacular scenery.
In Canada it was like a bumpy roller coaster ride over the frost heaves where I swear we went airborn a few times. In Alaska it was time to play, "Dodge That Pothole" for most of the day.
Another roadside pullout with a view.
We received a Canadian farewell from these two moose
just before crossing the Alaskan border.
At 11:26AM we arrived at the Welcome to Alaska Sign, a must do photo opportunity.
ROVER and THE POD are anxious to continue down the road.
The border between Alaska and the Yukon is nothing more
than an unguarded swath mowed through the trees.
Here we are with our left foot in Yukon Territory of Canada
and the right foot in the United States of America state of Alaska.
Just a short 26 miles from the border is the Tetlin Wildlife Refuge campground on Deadman Lake. It's free to camp here and apparently a lot of people like FREE.
We chose Campsite #9 as the best of what was left when we arrived
on Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend.
There is a shallow boat ramp were you can launch your own canoe, kayak or small motor boat.
They even have several canoes on site for campers to use for FREE.
Someone was out enjoying a day on the water.
This overlook awaits anyone who ventures to the end of the short boardwalk trail.
OUR ALASKAN CHALLENGE: |
COMPLETED | PROGRESS BAR |
STILL TO GO |
1 | 99 |
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TWO PEAS