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Alaska Travel Log
July-2019

Sandersons'
Summer RV Tour 2019
11-Apr thru Oct

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   1 - Florida
   2 - Georiga
   3 - North Carolina
   4 - Tennessee
   5 - Kentucky
   6 - Illinois
   7 - Missouri
   8 - Kansas
   9 - Colorado
 10 - Utah
 11 - New Mexico
 12 - Idaho
 13 - Wyoming
 14 - Montana
 15- ALASKA		    1 - British Columbia
   2 - Alberta
   3 - Yukon		    1 - Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
   2 - Gunnison National Park, CO
   3 - Mesa Verde National Park, CO
   4 - Arches National Park, UT
   5 - Canyon Land National Park, UT
   6 - Capital Reef National Park, UT
   7 - Bryce Canyon National Park, UT
   8 - Zion National Park, UT
   9 - Grand Teton National Park, WY
 10 - Yellowstone National Park, WY
 11 - Glacier National Park, WY

Canadian Parks
   1 - Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump
   2 - Banff National Park
   3 - Yoho National Park
   3 - Jasper National Park

Thursday, 1-Aug-2019
Tok, AK
Tok RV Village
Total Miles:
7733
Todays Miles:
77
Travel Time:
3 hr 25 min
Drove RV to Tok, AK

- Crossed the Yukon River on a Ferry.
- Stopped for photo at rest stop.
- Got to rinse the dirt off the RV & Car.

Wednesday, 31-Jul-2019

Chicken, AK
Chicken Gold Camp RV Park
Total Miles:
7656
Todays Miles:
110
Travel Time:
7hr 45min
Drove RV to Chicken, AK. Most of this road was dirt so driving was very slow.

- Crossed the Yukon River on a Ferry.
- Stopped at The highest point on theTop of the World Hiway.
- Boarder crossing into Alaska & USA
- Stopped at the missing welcome to Alaska sign.
- Toured the Pedro Gold Dredge.
- Panned for gold.
- Caravan Cookout

(Chicken, Alaska)

Tuesday, 30-Jul-2019
(Dawson City)

Monday, 29-Jul-2019
- Walking Tour of Dawson City.
- Show at "Dimond Tooth Gertie's Gambling Hall & Can-Can Show"
- Atended the "SourToe" drink Callenge
(Dawson City)

Sunday, 28-Jul-2019

Dawson City, YT
Bonanza Gold RV Park
Total Miles:
7546
Todays Miles:
335
Travel Time:
7 hr 50 min
Drove RV to Dawson City, YT

- Stopped at Braeburn Lodge.
- Stopped at the "Five Finger Rapids"
- Stopped at Moose Creek Lodge.
- Caravan Cookout

(Dawson City, traveling)

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Friday, 27-Jul-2019
- visited the Muk Tuk Sled Dog Kennel.
- Guided tour of the SS Klondike stern wheel river boat
- went to Miles Canyon.
(Muk Tuk Sled Dog Kennel / Miles Canyon)

Friday, 26-Jul-2019
Today we had a 3 hour bus tour of the area.
We Visited:
- Guided tour of the SS Klondike stern wheel river boat
- Yukon River Fish Ladder
- Watson area Visitors Center
(Whitehorse Tour)

Thursday, 25-Jul-2019

Whitehorse, YT
Pioneer RV Park
Total Miles:
7211
Todays Miles:
264
Travel Time:
6 hr 00 min
Drove RV to Whitehorse, YT
(No Photos)

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Thursday, 24-Jul-2019

Watson Lake, YT
Downtown RV Park
Total Miles:
6946
Todays Miles:
129
Travel Time:
3 hr 30 min
Drove RV to Watson Lake, YT
- Got a photos of a herd of bufflo laying on the shoulder of the road
- Stopped at upon entering the Yukon Territory for sign photo.
- Sign-Post Forest
(Walton Lake)

Tuesday, 23-Jul-2019

Northern Rockies, BC
Liard Hot Springs Lodge
Total Miles:
6817
Todays Miles:
189
Travel Time:
5 hr 00 min
Drove RV to Liard Hot Springs Lodge, BC
- Stopped at Tetsa River Services for a HOT Cinimum Bun, Good.
- Stopped Along the road to take a photo of water falls.
- Got a photo of bufflo walking on the shoulder of the road
- Enjoyed sitting in the Liard Hot Springs.
- After dinner we saw 4 Bisons in front of the park entry.
- Bufflo near the RV in the morning.
(Liard Hot Springs)

Monday, 22-Jul-2019

Fort Nelson, BC
Triple G Hideaway Campground
Total Miles:
6629
Todays Miles:
279
Travel Time:
8 hr 00 min
Drove RV to Fort Nelson, BC
- Stopped at Shepherd's Inn Family Resturand for breakfast.
(Fort Nelson, AB)

Sunday, 21-Jul-2019
- Breakfast with the Caravan members.
- Went to the Alaskan Hghway Mile "0" sign for a group photo.
- Drove to the Kiskatinaw River Wooden Bridge.
- Relaxed some and finished the Calgary web page.
(Dawson Creek, AB)

Saturday, 20-Jul-2019

Dawson Creek, BC
Mile "0" Park & Campground
Total Miles:
6350
Todays Miles:
293
Travel Time:
8 hr 00 min
Drove RV to Dawson Creek, BC

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Thursday, 19-Jul-2019
Relaxed all day.

Thursday, 18-Jul-2019

Hinton, AB
Hinton-Jasper KOAd
Total Miles:
6057
Todays Miles:
239
Travel Time:
8 hr 00 min
Drove RV to Hinton, AB
- Entered Jasper National Park.
- Stopped at Columbia Ice Field.
- Stopped at Athabasca Falls.
(Ice Field and Athabasca Falls)

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Wednesday, 17-Jul-2019
Today we drove around the local Banff area.
- Bow River Falls
- Lunch at the Silver Dragon
- Cascade of Time Garden
- Walked thru downtown Banff
(Banff local Area)

Tuesday, 16-Jul-2019
Today we had a 10 hour bus tour of the area. We Visited:
- Yoho National Park, including:
    - Spiral Tunnels
    - Emerald Lake
    - Natural Bridge
- Banff National Park, including:
    - Lake Louise Ski Area
    - Lake Louise
    - Moraine Lake
    - Johnston Canyon		  

(Bus Tour)

(Yoho National Park Photos)

(Banff National Park Photos)

Monday, 15-Jul-2019

Banff, AB
Tunnel Mountain Village II
Campground
Total Miles:
5818
Todays Miles:
77
Travel Time:
3 hr 50 min
Drove RV to Banff, AB
 

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Sunday, 14-Jul-2019
- Afternoon: Attended the "Stampede Rodo Showdown".
- Evening: Watched Nik Wallenda Thriller Show.
(Calgary Day-2)

Saturday, 13-Jul-2019
- Morning: Rode the CTrain to the Stampede grounds.
- Afternoon: Walked thru the 1988 Olympic Stadium, now McMahon Stadium.
- Evening: Attended the Chuck Wagon Races, Entertainment, and Fireworks.
(Calgary Day-1)

Friday, 12-Jul-2019

Calgary, AB
McHanon Stadum
Total Miles:
5741
Todays Miles:
281/h5>
Travel Time:
7 hr 50 min
Drove RV to Calgary, AB

- Visited Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump
   A World Heritage Site
- Stopped at Frank Slide

(Travel Photos)
  

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Thursday, 11-Jul-2019

Fort Steele, BC
Fort Steele Resort & RV Park
Total Miles:
5460
Todays Miles:
173
Travel Time:
4 hr 40 min
Overnight at Ft. Steele, BC

- Entered Canada
- Visited Ft Steel Heritage Town

(Fort Steele)
  

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Wednesday, 10-Jul-2019
- Final preparations to leave for Alaska.
- Group Dinner
(Welcome Day)

Tuesday, 9-Jul-2019
- Time to stock up for Alaska.
- Welcome Dinner
- Laundry
(Welcome Day)

Monday, 8-Jul-2019
- Washed the car and RV
- Pot luck Dinner
(No photos today)

Sunday, 7-Jul-2019
- Moved RV to
Blackwell Island RV Resort
Coeur d'Alene, ID
(4 mi move)

Saturday, 6-Jul-2019

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Elks Lodge 1254
Total Miles:
5287
Todays Miles:
213
Travel Time:
5 hr 00 min
Moved RV to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

We are enroute to meet with the Caravan.

(No additional photos)
  

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Sunday, 5-Jul-2019
- A day to relax
- Peaches got her nails done and did the launday.
- I posted yeaterdays Glacier National Park Photos.
(No photos today)

Sunday, 4-Jul-2019
- Spent the day in Glacier.
- Road the shuttle bus across the the park on the "Going-To-the-Sun Road".
(Glacier National Park)

Wednesday, 3-Jul-2019
- Moved RV to
Greenwood Village Campground
Kalispell, MT
(3 mi move)

- Quick trip to Glacier National Park Welcome Center.

Tuesday, 2-Jul-2019

Kalispell, MT
Elks Lodge 725
Total Miles:
5074
Todays Miles:
213
Travel Time:
4 hr 50 min
Moved RV to Kuispell, MT.

We are enroute to Glacier National Park.

(No additional photos)
  

Monday, 1-Jul-2019

Butte, MT
Walmart Superstore
Total Miles:
4861
Todays Miles:
237
Start Time:
9:20 am
End Time:
4:30 pm
Travel Time:
7 hr 10 min
Moved RV to Butte, MT.

We are enroute to Glacier National Park.

(No additional photos)
  

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Sunday, 30-Jun-2019
- Rest & prepare for tomorrows change of location
- Dinner at the Lodge, Prime Rib Dinner for me and salid for Peaches.
(No Photes today)

Saturday, 29-Jun-2019
- Slept late
- Web Site Work, all done but creating the wild Life page.
- Clean up RV, Dump, & fill fresh water.
(Wild Life photos when done)

Friday, 28-Jun-2019
- Morning: Yellowstone Grand Canyon
    Canyon, Yellowstone Falls, .
- Afternoon: Stopped at the Education Center
    Lunch on the front porch and found Internet Access.
    uploaded all but the past few days. - Stopped at Mud Valcano Area.
- Saw lots of wild life while driving
(Yellowstone Grand Canyon)

(Yellowstone Wild Life)

Thurday, 27-Jun-2019
- Morning:
    Slept late, Showers, and Laundry.
- Afternoon: Web Site Work
    Went to Bridge Bay Village.
    Dinner at the Lodge, Great Turkey Dinner.
(Bridge Bay)

Wednesday, 26-Jun-2019
- Morning Ranger walk at Norris Geyser Basin.
    "Windows into Yellowstone Walk".
- Returning from Norris we were stuck in a 2.5 hr traffic jam.
    Several Bison were walking down the side of the hiway.
- Old Faithful Ranger walk "Geyser Discovery Stroll".
- Dinner in the Old Faithful Inn.
(Norris Geyser Basin)

(Old Faithful)

Tuesday, 25-Jun-2019
- Morning Ranger walk at Old Faithful.
    "Geyser Hill Walk".
- Afternoon: we Dumped and refilled our Fresh Water tank.
    Grant Village Campground has no hook-ups.
(Old Faithful)

Monday, 24-Jun-2019
Today we drove out the East Entrance of Yellowstone to Cody, WY.
- There we visited the Buffalo Bill Center of the West.
(Cody, WY)

Sunday, 23-Jun-2019
Today we went out the South Entrance of Yellowstone to Grand Teton..
- Visited Colter Bay Village.
- Visited Morman Row Settlement..
- Evening was Laundry time
(Grand Teton Day 3)
(Yellowstone Day-2)

Saturday, 22-Jun-2019
Today we started viewing Yellowstone National Park.
- Attended two Ranger talks.
- Took a walk with a Ranger around West Thumb Geyser basin.
(Yellowstone Day-1)

Friday, 21-Jun-2019

Yellowstone National Park
Grant Village Campgrowun, site I-313
Total Miles:
4624
Todays Miles:
165
Start Time:
11:00 am
End Time:
4:00 pm
Travel Time:
5 hr 00 min
Moved RV to Yellowstone, WY.

Our Fresh Water Pump problrm hsd been repaired with a new water pump.

We had small hail while setting up & SNOW now,

Temp is 35 drg at 6:30, Forcast to be 26 to 30 degp> This campground has NO hook-ups.

We are staying here until 1-Jul with no internet so ??? on updates.

(No additional photos)
  

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