Glacial silt on the banks of the Tanana River.

The road bridge and the pipeline's suspension bridge over the Tanana River.

The Alaska Pipeline is suspended over the Tanana River.

Delta Junction

August 23, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C

Rikka's Roadhouse is now a state owned historical site. Rikka came by the roadhouse and farm for the sum of $5. Her husband who founded the business was more interested in hunting and frequently went away for long periods leaving Rikka in charge. After a 2 year absence, he sold the property to her and walked away. Rikka became a successful businesswoman and bequeathed the property to the State on her death.

Adjoining the property is the Tanana River running very swiftly. There is a suspension bridge over the river carrying the Alaska Pipeline, one of only 2 such structures in the entire length of the pipeline.Read more