Why We Are Going to Alaska

Dave
About 30 years ago my employer forced me to go to a week-long Steven Covey immersion event to help me become a "highly effective person". Mr. Covey wrote a very popular book on this subject andLeia mais
North to Alaska - Travel Plans

This is an overview of our travel plans to Alaska. As with all plans, they usually go sideways upon implementation. Please follow our adventures as they transpire real-time.
We plan to depart Boise,Leia mais
The "Before Picture". We Depart!

We are off on the great adventure!
Today's destination will be Walla Walla, WA (4 hrs). Our late start is going to cut into our wine tasting time.
Thank you Danny for "The Lodge" decal. It looksLeia mais
Walla Walla, WA

Arrived in Walla Walla in darkness and total downpour. We are unprepared for such darkness or rain.
Staying at the Blue Valley, RV Park, Walla Walla.
Too late for wine tasting 😥😥🍷🍷
WeLeia mais
"The Lodge" Goes to the Trailer Doctor

Our first trailer repair requires us to stop in the Pasco, WA service center to replace a front jack.
When we arrived, we were informed that they are too busy to help us. They gave us two options. 1.Leia mais
Happy Anniversary Rhonda!

36 years ago I (Russ) married my beautiful wife, Rhonda. We have enjoyed 35 years of martial bliss. I figure that there was a cummulative year here and there that wasn't too blissful.
It isLeia mais
Okaganan Lake, BC, Canada

Arrived at Okanagan Lake, BC. Beautiful campgound.
Made it through Canada border without a full cavity search. Dave had to pay $25 for his shotgun permit.
We went to a Canadian liquor store to stockLeia mais
"Ogopogo" the Okanagan Lake Sea Monster

"Ogopogo" is the mythical sea creature of Okanagan Lake. Dave and I didn't have time to fish for it in our inflatable kayaks.
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Our Home on Wheels

This is our home on wheels for the next six weeks.
Merritt, BC Swallowed Us Up

Russ is taking a nap at Walmart while Dave buys a BC fishing license. Everything seems to take forever. We are amazed that there is not one Walmart employee that knew how to process a simple fishingLeia mais
Jackson's Social Club Brew House

Enjoying a refreshing IPA at a town called 100 Mile House. We asked why a town was called 100 Mile House? 100 miles from where?
The answer is the name was established during the gold rush where thereLeia mais
Crystal Springs Resort, Lac La Hache, BC

"Resort" may be an exaggeration. We have a view of the beautiful lake as well as a beat up mid century model travel trailer, complete with plastic lattice skirting.
Looks like more rainLeia mais
Inflatable Kayaks, The Maiden Voyage

The weather cleared and the lake smoothed out and we decided to take our new inflatable kayaks out on their maiden voyage. I think we are ready to hunt some fish.
Morning fishing on Lac la Hache

Great early morning fishing. One little fish and an interesting eagle
Malted Beverage Stop, Quesnel, BC

Stopped by Barkerville Brewing Co for a cold and crafty one. Beer is cheap at $6 CDN.
Pine Valley Golf Club, Prince George, BC

We made to Prince George, BC. We were able to golf 18 holes at Pine Valley Golf. Dave shot a 76 and Russ shot a 85. We were on fire!
We are staying at Sintich RV Park. According to their sign, it isLeia mais
Short Nights.

We are still something like 1700 miles from Anchorage and there is less than 6 hours of night. Wasn't expecting this yet!
Pipers Glen Resort, Fort Fraser, BC

We are staying in Fort Fraser today. We are hoping to get in a motorcycle ride and some fishing.
We are learning that "resort" means a small plot of worn out, gravel/grass, next to the highway whereLeia mais
Motorcycle Ride to Borel Lake

Had a great motorcycle ride to Borel Lake and Francois Lake. Very pretty area. Lots of lakes and no people.
We saw a moose and her calf.
Dave and Russ have been riding motorcycles together since theLeia mais
Hike to Cheslatta Falls

Dave made Russ take a 2 hour side trip on a dirt road, and hike 3 miles up a steep hill, to see another waterfall. Good thing we left our house back at the "resort".
During the drive to the waterfallLeia mais
Tyhee Lake Provincial Park, BC

Beautiful campsite.
We were able to take our boats out on the water. The wind was way too strong for fishing. Dave caught a small fish that looked like a squaw fish and one other that is some kind ofLeia mais
Prince Rupert, BC

Arrived in Prince Rupert BC. Staying at the Prince Rupert RV Park.
We enjoyed a delicious halibut fish and chips meal at Dolly's Fish Market.
We are looking forward to an all day ocean charterLeia mais
Fishing with Ted in Prince Rupert

Had a great day fishing in Prince Rupert today. We caught a large chum salmon, a coho, a chinook, two halibuts, three rockfish, and four dungeness crabs.
www.fishprincerupert.com
Stopped byLeia mais
Butze (Reversing Tidal) Rapids

Dave made Russ hike to another waterfall.. These reversing rapids are a natural feature caused by the ebb and flow of the tide through Fern Passage around Kaien Island.
North to Alaska, Cassiar Highway 37

HAPPY 4th of JULY!
We are heading north on the Cassiar Highway. Cell phone coverage will be spotty for the next 3 days.
We are averaging 8.5 miles/gal on this trip so far. Without the trailer, RussLeia mais
Keep bacon out of The Lodge otherwise those bears will be hugging you! Safe & fun travels! Keep us posted!
ViajanteVery funny.
Please make sure you have Johnny Horton qued up daily.