Alaska Day 0

Alaska is a place we have been planning on going for years, but COVID was an unnecessary hamper to this plan.  Tomorrow is the beginning of this epic trip. Today, the dreaded packing and the awesome fear of forgetting something.

Alaskan Road Trip – Day 1

It is the first day our epic trip to see Alaska.  Day one includes waking up at an ungodly hour and getting a huge head start on the drive.  I have always wanted to travel the entire length of Highway 11 here in Ontario, and…

Alaskan Road Trip – Day 2

Today is Day 2 of our road trip to Alaska.  I have us getting up early but I might be changing that because the new tent that we have set up and takes down very quickly. Our itinerary for July 2: Discover Geraldton Interpretive Centre…

Alaskan Road Trip – Day 3

The third day of this trip will be the farthest west my wife has travelled. For me, I have been to Winnipeg decades ago, so we need to wait a couple more days for me to be the farthest ever. Today's plan:

Alaskan Road Trip – Day 4

On our fourth day, as we travel towards Alaska, we visit the capital of Manitoba.  There is a lot to do in this city, and it will probably become part of greater explorations in the future. The plans: Manitoba Legislative Building tour Winnipeg Art Gallery…

Alaskan Road Trip – Day 5

Today is the fifth day of our drive to Alaska.  We are still in the Winnipeg area, and we love churches.  We will be trying to enter some of the more notable ones today and will be making our way to Saskatchewan. Itinerary for today:…

Alaskan Road Trip – Day 6

On this, our sixth day, as we travel towards the great state of Alaska, we briefly make a few stops in Saskatchewan.  Our destination for today is to get to Edmonton. University of Saskatchewan, including Museum of Natural Science, Museum of Antiquities, Gordon Snelgrove Gallery,…

Alaskan Road Trip – Day 7

A sleep-in day.  By this point, we will need it.  Today is a smaller day than usual.  We need to rest up for the big drive tomorrow. The plans: Bison Loop Road and see some wild bison Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village Alberta Legislature Grounds St.…

Alaskan Road Trip – Day 8

Today is a big day.  It is a long drive on our way to see Alaska, and we only have so much time to do it in.  So today, we will be waking up early and travelling over 1000 kilometres to get north. But we…

Alaskan Road Trip – Day 9

This is definitely the farthest north we have ever been, but we still have even more travelling north to do today.  There are some great places to see along the way. Itinerary: Alexandra Falls Territorial Park Twin Falls Gorge Territorial Park gateway Gas McNallie Creek…