Explore the journey — one trail, museum, meal, and memory at a time.
Between Adventures
After the Fourth of July excitement in Anchorage, I slowed down for two quiet days of writing, photo editing, organizing gear, and preparing for my flight to Dutch Harbor. Between catching up on work, reflecting on the journey so far, and reviewing the Anchorage Ship Creek RV Park, these ordinary days became an important transition before heading into Alaska's Aleutian Islands.
Father’s Day In Remote Alaska
After a long day exploring Kennecott, Root Glacier, and McCarthy, I spent Father's Day parked beside the McCarthy Road reflecting on family, retirement, and life on the road. From blogging and photo editing to planning Valdez and enjoying a rare mosquito-free afternoon, it was a quiet day that reminded me how connected we can remain, even from remote Alaska.
Heating and Planning
What started as a failed glycol pump in British Columbia turned into an 18-day battle without heat while traveling through the Yukon and Alaska. After unsuccessful attempts to find a technician in Haines and Juneau, I tackled the repair myself and restored heat to the van. The experience also exposed flaws in my carefully planned Alaska itinerary, leading me to abandon a rigid route in favor of a more flexible hub-and-spoke approach for the remainder of the trip.