July 2014 archive

Denali National Park

The drive from Fairbanks to Denali was slow – it was the first time on this trip that we have encountered delays due to road construction. Denali Park is around 6 million acres and there are 6 campgrounds – front country and backcountry. There are 3 visitor centres in the park. It is home to …

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Around Fairbanks

Fairbanks is the second largest city in Alaska. Fort Wainwright and Eielson Air Force Base are close by. Every now and then we hear the planes fly over. Interesting fact – 30% of Alaskans are born in this state, the rest moved here. Yesterday, we visited the Tanana Valley Farmers Market – apparently it is …

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Fairbanks, Alaska

We arrived in Fairbanks at around lunch time and are camping at Chenai River State Recreation Park for the next couple of days. Although it’s a State Park, the WIFI is free! America! Land of free Wifi! So, I have updated the previous blog posts with images and also added more pictures to the unorganized …

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Orange Flags on the Highway

As we drive along the highway, we see orange flags alerting drivers of pot holes, frost heaves or loose gravel. Jeff said the workers who place the orange flags should be paid the most as they do an important job – “Hail the orange flaggers!”

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