Fairbanks
22 июня 2025 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
It’s been 10,000kms since we had the Troopy serviced in San Antonio, so we’ve found a place to get it done in Fairbanks (not an easy task - we’ve had great difficulty finding mechanics willingЧитать далее
Hot Springs
23 июня 2025 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
After Fairbanks, we head up the Chena Valley to the hot springs it’s well known for. This is as far north as we will go in Alaska, well above the 65th parallel. The hot springs are a relaxing breakЧитать далее
A Worthy Back-track
24 июня 2025 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Back-tracking is not something we do often, but we make an exception so we can travel along the old Denali highway. So, it’s back down to Denali National park, where we then head East across the oldЧитать далее
ПутешественникThat camp-site certainly looks remote. Probably not much noise from passing traffic.
A Fun Stop-over
25 июня 2025 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
There’s not too much more to see on our way to the Canadian border, but our planned overnight stop at the metropolis of Chicken turns out to be a great choice. Once a thriving gold town, there areЧитать далее
Canada (again)!
27 июня 2025 г., Канада ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
A couple of hours out of Chicken along the Rooftop of the World highway, we come to the northern-most border crossing between the US and Canada. The Canadian official is both professional and pleasantЧитать далее
The Final Leg North
28 июня 2025 г., Канада ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
We reached the bottom of South America on 16 Dec 22. We now have less than 1,000kms to travel up the Dempster Highway to get to the top of North America and the Arctic Ocean. The road conditions vary,Читать далее
We Made It!!!!
29 июня 2025 г., Канада ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
After some solid corrugations for the final 100kms, we finally roll into Tuktoyaktuk mid afternoon. Just shy of 70th parallel, this is a long, long way North. The local population is small andЧитать далее
Time to Turn Around
1 июля 2025 г., Канада ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Now that that box is ticked, it’s time to turn around. We need to get to Nova Scotia on the Atlantic Coast. But first things first, we need to get 880 kms back down the Dempster Highway. We take itЧитать далее
Yukon Capital
3 июля 2025 г., Канада ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
We’ve now got to head a long way South and a long, long way East. Our first stop is the capital of the Yukon, Whitehorse. This is the biggest place we’ve visited for some time and we take theЧитать далее
So That’s Who Started it.
4 июля 2025 г., Канада
In the South-East corner of the Yukon is the small town of Watson Lake on the Alaska Highway. In 1942, while working on the Alaska Highway, a homesick US Corps of Engineers soldier nailed a sign to aЧитать далее
ПутешественникIf you think that’s good, see my latest post on Dawson Creek
Impressive BC
5 июля 2025 г., Канада ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Our journey South-West takes us through the top corner of British Columbia before we hit the prairies. This part of the state is stunning - magnificient mountains and rivers, and more wildlife than weЧитать далее
ПутешественникPut them on your list. It’s a lovely campground and the springs are great
Ending at the Start
6 июля 2025 г., Канада ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Following the Japanese attacks on Pearl Harbour and the Aleutian Islands, the US government was concerned about the security of Alaska which, at that time, was only accessible by air and sea. In earlyЧитать далее
Back to the Big Smoke
8 июля 2025 г., Канада ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Another state capital! This time Edmonton, the capital of Alberta. We’re surprised by the lack of people - the streets in the middle of the city are almost empty - and we ask “where isЧитать далее
ПутешественникUnfortunately not. Great building, but closed when we were there
The Vast Canadian Prairies
10 июля 2025 г., Канада ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
We’ve got over 1,300kms to travel between Edmonton and Winnipeg across the Canadian prairies. It’s mid summer, and the short growing season is going well. While there is plenty of wheat and corn,Читать далее
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Like a yellow ocean. Hard to imagine getting harvest done.
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Before Pattersons Curse was rigorously treated as a weed, we saw a field of canola and Patterson’s Curse side by side in south Aus. It was a memorable view - glorious colours. There was a big gum tree and a big old homestead to complete the image. Very kitch, I know, but it was beautiful.
such vast country and I can imagine how cold this would be in winter! [Cheryl]
Manitoba
12 июля 2025 г., Канада ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
It’s been a lot of the same as we cross the central provinces, and Manitoba is much the same - flat, with field after field of crops. But there are more potatoes at this point. For a change ofЧитать далее
ПутешественникLooks like some steel reinforcement sheets waiting for some concrete.
The Crops Have Disappeared
14 июля 2025 г., Канада ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
As we cross the border into Ontario, there is an amazing change in the scenery. The crops have disappeared - completely! Replaced by forrest surrounding lakes - tens, if not hundreds of thousands ofЧитать далее
ПутешественникThe falls look amazing. Camping spot looks divine. Any other campers?
The Great, Great Lakes
15 июля 2025 г., Канада ⋅ 🌧 19 °C
We emerge from the trees and small lakes to hit Lake Superior at Thunder Bay. The Great Lakes contain 20 percent of the world’s fresh water and we’ll be following them for the next couple ofЧитать далее
Small Town Claims to Fame
16 июля 2025 г., Канада ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
As we travel across the North of Lake Superior we have a quick coffee break at White River, which proudly advertises its two claims to fame. The first, it has the second lowest recorded temperature inЧитать далее
More Great Engineering
17 июля 2025 г., Канада ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
We get to the end of Lake Superior and the port city of Sault Ste Marie. This is the location of the first (or last, depending on the direction you’re travelling) of the lock systems built to allowЧитать далее
The Big, Big Smoke
18 июля 2025 г., Канада ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
We finally hit Canada’s biggest city, Toronto. Our last time here was about 22 years ago and it hadn’t registered as a “must return” location. But we’re impressed with the city, from theЧитать далее
So many Locks
19 июля 2025 г., Канада ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
While the major lock systems connecting the Great Lakes are impressive, there are dozens of smaller locks connecting the hundreds of lakes and rivers across Ontario. Your could travel for weeks acrossЧитать далее
The Wine Region
21 июля 2025 г., Канада ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Eastern Ontario has a wine region along the North-Eastern shores of Lake Ontario. So, we put the micro-breweries to one side and try come Canadian wine culture. We have a very pleasant couple of days.Читать далее
ПутешественникThat trimming and burying seems like alot of work for a seemingly mediocre outcome.
The Nation’s Capital
24 июля 2025 г., Канада ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C
We’ve been to Ottawa a few times before, but it’s been some time since our last visit. We really like this city. A great mix of old and new, with plenty of character and energy. We hit the keyЧитать далее
ПутешественникI’ve been to Halifax and Montreal, but I see I really need to make a visit to Ottawa. Thanks for the great pictures and stories.
On the Road Again…….
28 июля 2025 г., Канада ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
Our aim for Canada had been to travel from the very North West of the country (check!!!) to the very South East. Not just the mainland, but the Atlantic Provinces. The aim therefore was Newfoundland.Читать далее
Another Ferry
30 июля 2025 г., Канада ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
The drive across New Brunswick and Nova Scotia is uneventful, and we even manage to fit in a service for the Troopy. There are some lovely towns on the way and the scenery is great. Most importantly,Читать далее