FAIRBANKS, AK

August 7, 2016

The brilliant pink blooms on the Fireweed have disappeared and the seed tufts are left.  It is still a pretty sight when there are masses of them on hillsides and along the road.  

Camp Walmart in Fairbanks.  This picture shows about 1/2 of the RVs parked there.  Some look like they have been there for quite a while.  It makes a convenient stop for overnight when all we want to do is sleep and continue on the next day, but camping for the season seems a bit much.  

We haven't spent much time in the bigger cities like Fairbanks.  Just a stop to replenish food and supplies at the bigger supermarkets like Walmart and Safeway.  There is plenty to do here, but we prefer the nature settings rather than city scenes.  

August 8,2016

Delta Junction

 Some relics left over from the construction of the Alaska (ALCAN) Highway.  The highway construction was begun in 1942 as a critical military link to Alaska from the lower 48.  It was completed in 8 months and 12 days, despite the challenges of difficult terrain, numerous rivers to cross, and permafrost and mosquitos.

This marker designates the end of the
Alaska Highway.  For us, it more like the beginning,
we are following it backwards to Mile 0, at Dawson
Creek, BC.  

How do you like my bearskin vest?
I don't think my hands will get cold in
those mittens either.

 One of the few roadhouses from the 1940's in, for the most part, original condition.

 Dish Garden Art.  My sister, Anita, has made some even prettier ones.