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Alaska

We Found It! Our Ultimate Alaska RV

November 12, 2018 by Rene

Forget RVs on the Alcan, the next time we go north we’ll go in our ultimate Alaska RV, the Patriot Campers RAM Super Tourer.

Categories Rants & Raves, Spending Money, Work Tags Alaska, SEMA 2 Comments

What Does It Cost to RV to Alaska?

September 24, 2018 by Rene

Every RVer wants to know “what does it cost to RV to Alaska?” so now that our final numbers are in, I’m going to tell you what it cost us for fuel, rent and food in the North Country.

Categories Spending Money, Work Tags Alaska, Full-Timing Tips 8 Comments
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I’m calling it done.

September 21, 2018 by Jim

The last update about our long strange road trip, complete with final map and favorite photos from our journey.

Categories Live, Our Story Tags Alaska, maps 2 Comments

Rolling into the Metaline Falls Border Crossing and into Montana

September 19, 2018 by Rene

Rolling into the Metaline Falls border crossing, we discovered that getting back into the U.S. wasn’t that easy. Good thing we soaked our cares away later in Hot Springs, Montana.

Categories Attractions, Best of, Campsites, Dream, Great Outdoors Tags Alaska, Canada, hot springs 8 Comments

Challenges of Grocery Shopping on the Alaska Highway

September 10, 2018 by Rene

Grocery shopping on the Alaska Highway wasn’t easy and while RVing in the North Country, about the only thing from the States I missed was my usual grocery store items that stock our pantry.

Categories Best of, Good Eats, Spending Money, Work Tags Alaska, Alaska Highway, Canada 4 Comments

Drink Up – Way Up, North

September 7, 2018 by Jim

Jim reviews the best cocktails, craft distilleries, and microbreweries across Canada and Southern Alaska.

Categories Best of, Local Flavor Tags Alaska, Canada, cocktails 2 Comments

The Most Mouthwatering Alaska and Canadian Food on the Alcan

September 5, 2018 by Rene

A mouth-watering tour of our favorite restaurants and Alaska and Canadian Food on the Alcan highway from British Columbia to the Yukon to Alaska and back.

Categories Best of, Good Eats Tags Alaska, Alaska Highway, Canada, food 2 Comments

Mouth-watering Canadian Food Porn on Bumpy Northern Roads

November 7, 2018September 3, 2018 by Rene

What a joy to discover Canadian food porn in abundance as we traveled the bumpy road to and from Alaska.

Categories Best of, Good Eats Tags Alaska, Canada, dining out, food, restaurant, seafood, Yukon 9 Comments

Highlights of RVing to Alaska

August 31, 2018 by Jim

More photos and videos from the high points of our summer spent RVing to Alaska, featuring highlights and favorite stops along the way.

Categories Best of Tags Alaska, British Columbia, Canada, photos, video, Yukon 2 Comments

Glaciers and Gloom

August 24, 2018August 24, 2018 by Jim

Scenes from Salmon Glacier in BC and the Columbia Icefields Visitor Center in Jasper National Park, complete with photos, video, and global warming commentary.

Categories Attractions, Best of Tags Alaska, British Columbia, Canada, natural wonders 14 Comments
Must Have Alaska RVing gear

Must-Have Gear for Alaska RVing: Thermacell Mosquito Repeller

April 29, 2021August 22, 2018 by Rene

We don’t buy gadgets without good reason. Here’s why the Thermacell Mosquito Repeller needs to be on your must have Alaska RVing gear packing list.

Categories Uncategorized Tags Alaska, British Columbia, bugs, gear, product review, Yukon Leave a comment

Jade City, a Lapidary Geek’s Dream

August 20, 2018August 20, 2018 by Rene

Do you like rockhounding? Learn why Jade City is a lapidary geek’s dream on the Stewart-Cassiar Highway going to and from Alaska, with bonus tips about drilling jade to make pendants and jewelry.

Categories Attractions, Dream Tags Alaska, business, Tourist Traps Leave a comment

Our Long, Strange Trip to The Last Frontier

August 18, 2018August 17, 2018 by Jim

Challenges, never problems! When RVing to Alaska be ready to encounter mechanical issues with truck and trailer repairs, satellite internet malfunction, and roadside emergencies.

Categories Our Story Tags Alaska, Alaska Highway, Arctic Fox, Dodge Ram 2500, mechanics, Repairs, satellite 6 Comments

The Highs (and Lows) of Boondocking on The Alaska Highway

May 24, 2019August 13, 2018 by Rene

Boondocking on the Alaska highway was our highest high of our northerly journey, and after finding this secret spot near Destruction Bay, it would permanently remind us of our lowest low on the trip.

Categories Best of, Campsites Tags Alaska, Boondocking 10 Comments
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How to Tow Trailer with Broken Leaf Spring

August 10, 2018 by Jim

Just how do you tow a fifth wheel trailer with a broken leaf spring? Watch this video for details from the five hour Low Boy tow after being stranded on the Alaska Highway, with tips for managing the stress on any situation.

Categories Our Story Tags Alaska, Alaska Highway, Coach-Net, laughter yoga, video 8 Comments
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