Monthly Archives: July 2012

Return Flight from Calgary to Whitehorse

Posted on July 29, 2012 by

I flew back from Calgary on Thursday afternoon. I love travelling, but here’s never enough time in my life right now – not enough time for visits, not enough time at home. That’s going to change in about 6 weeks, … Continue reading →

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A Quick Trip from Whitehorse to Calgary

Posted on July 26, 2012 by

I’m in Calgary at the moment. I flew down on Tuesday, had one full day to explore, and am flying home this afternoon. This wasn’t an optional trip – I lost my passport somewhere in Alaska on my last trip, … Continue reading →

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Dot Lake Community Chapel, Alaska

Posted on July 25, 2012 by

One of the places I always stop with my Alaska tours is this little chapel along the Alaska Highway. Its story is interesting from a few perspectives – click on the photo to read the story.

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Driving from Anchorage to Seward, and Home to Whitehorse

Posted on July 22, 2012 by

This is a recap of the past 3 days – a tour of Anchorage, the drive to Seward where the group boarded the Celebrity Millennium, and my drive home to Whitehorse. This was the view up 4th Avenue from my … Continue reading →

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Mt. McKinley view, Huskies & Musk Oxen

Posted on July 19, 2012 by

Yesterday we made the drive from Denali Park to Anchorage, with a few stops. As we were in Broad Pass, the clouds started to clear from Denali (Mt. McKinley). I stopped so my friends could get some insurance shots in … Continue reading →

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A Day on the Tundra Wilderness Tour in Denali National Park

Posted on July 18, 2012 by

Yesterday was our day in Denali Park, on the 8-hour Tundra Wilderness Tour (TWT). The weather started off ragged, but the forecast was good. This is Mount Healy, right above our hotel. The lobby area of the hotel is a … Continue reading →

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Driving from Fairbanks to Denali National Park

Posted on July 16, 2012 by

Today I was by myself for much of the day, as the group took the Alaska Railroad to Denali while I went ahead with the bus. The first photo is the buffet that the group set up last night – … Continue reading →

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Driving to and Exploring Fairbanks, Alaska

Posted on July 16, 2012 by

It’s already Day 7 of the tour – time does indeed fly when you’re having fun Today the group takes the Alaska Railroad to Denali National Park while I go ahead in the bus. There’s a light rain falling but … Continue reading →

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Top of the World & Taylor Highways to Tok, Alaska

Posted on July 14, 2012 by

The adventure continues. Yesterday we crossed over a highway that strikes fear into the hearts of many RV drivers – the Top of the World. Most of those people actually use the name incorrectly, though, because it’s the Taylor Highway … Continue reading →

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Exploring Dawson City, Yukon

Posted on July 13, 2012 by

Yesterday was our day to explore Dawson City. I started the day with a 3-hour tour of the goldfields and the town and then the afternoon was free so everyone could see and do whatever interests them. We had gorgeous … Continue reading →

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