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Day 25 July 26, 2024 Dawson City Yukon to Pelly Crossing Yukon 156 miles We got a later than normal start today. We didn’t leave Dawson City until nearly 10:00 am after a Visitor Center stop and a fuel stop. We wanted to ask about the road to Deadhorse since we heard yesterday that itContinue reading “Alaska 2024”

Day 24 July 25, 2024 Tok Alaska to Dawson City Yukon 186 miles Another hot night. Alaska just is not prepared for such hot weather. We ran the fan on full speed all night. Sure felt good to step out the door of the hotel room into some cool air. The hotel provided a lightContinue reading “Alaska 2024”

Day 23 July 24, 2024 Fairbanks Alaska to Tok Alaska 214 miles We had what we think was the worst night of the entire trip. We had an apartment. The windows had no screens and the cranks to open then had been removed. The place must have been at least 90 degrees. The air conditioningContinue reading “Alaska 2024”

Day 22 July 23, 2024 Pullout to Fairbanks 134 miles Mosquitos are worse this morning but still not bad. Very little traffic last night nor this morning. Forgot to say yesterday that the ranger at the Visitor Center said the odds of getting on the flight were slim. The plane is usually full with tourContinue reading “Alaska 2024”

Day 21 July 22, 2024 Marion Creek Campground to Highway turn out 133 miles This campground is really very nice. Everything is clean and well organized. Very few mosquitoes. We did have a gray Jay visit us this morning. No ravens however. We left the campground at approximately 9 AM and drove the short distanceContinue reading “Alaska 2024”

Day 20 July 21, 2024 Deadhorse Alaska to Marion Creek Campground near Coldfoot Alaska 234 miles We ate breakfast at the hotel. Connie got the recipe for the pineapple cake the cook made yesterday. The cook made a couple of minor adjustments which she wrote down. We also talked with the manager about their expenses.Continue reading “Alaska 2024”

Day 19 July 20, 2024 Deadhorse Alaska 34 miles After breakfast we drove into town to fill the car and jerry cans with fuel. Not really sure that Deadhorse is a town. Rather it is a group of companies located somewhat close together. There is a gas station, general store and hardware store. There isContinue reading “Alaska 2024”