Alaska 2022

[NWIP]

Denali-Trapper Creek (130 miles)

Trapper Creek RV Park
Little park right along the Parks Hwy as we wanted to spend time in Talkeetna and limited choices there.
Full Hookups, 50a
Park WiFi-no
AT&T-limited
T-Mobile-no
Verizon-NA

WiFi slow and will have to update on Talkeetna later.

 

[NWIP]

Talkeetna
Alaska Railroad runs a train from Talkeetna-Hurricane which is to service those that live off grid. This is one of the only flag stop trains left in the country. Since there is no real schedule to keep they stop for wildlife/scenic views and where someone needs to get on or off. This is a great way to see a part of Alaska where there are no roads.

We had great views of Denali and the drive down to Trapper Creek and in Talkeetna.

 

[sanda]

Talkeetna
Alaska Railroad runs a train from Talkeetna-Hurricane which is to service those that live off grid. This is one of the only flag stop trains left in the country. Since there is no real schedule to keep they stop for wildlife/scenic views and where someone needs to get on or off. This is a great way to see a part of Alaska where there are no roads.

View attachment 13169

We had great views of Denali and the drive down to Trapper Creek and in Talkeetna.

View attachment 13170

Did you take the old Denali highway?

 

[redbaron]

Are you affected by the Alcan highway closure?

 

[NWIP]

Are you affected by the Alcan highway closure?

We will not be affected when we head south since we will be taking the Cassiar Hwy, imagine there will be a bit more traffic

 

[NWIP]

Did you take the old Denali highway?

We did drive toad out for a little way, pretty hazy that day.

 

[NWIP]

Trapper Creek-Palmer (85 miles)

This was a stay at Harvest Host, Alaska Raceway Park which is a NASCAR sponsored track. July 4th weekend so lots going on, Saturday races Sunday drag races and car show. Hosts were awesome and we had great time boondocking.

 

[NWIP]

Palmer-Soldotna (189 miles)

This is a beautiful drive down the Seward Hwy taking you along the Turnagain Arm of Cook Inlet just south of Anchorage. When heading to Soldotna you continue on AK1 (Sterling Hwy) thru Cooper Landing where you follow the Kenai River.

We stayed at Edgewater RV Park over July 4th. Park is very basic but on the Kenai River, with access to fishing.

 

[NWIP]

Fishing Report @Neal

We fished the Kenai from shore, got nothing as the Sockeye were sparse. We did fish the Kasilof River about 15 miles south of Soldotna with better success, 22lbs once filleted.

 

[NWIP]

This may seem a little out of order but we did back track to Cooper Landing. Originally want to stop before Soldotna but had problems with reservations over 4th of July so went back the 50 miles to stay at Kenai Princess RV Park, with the Lodge also located there.

30a full hookups
Cable-14 channels
AT&T-fair

Went up to the lodge to enjoy the food, beverages and views.

We also did drift boat down the Kenai River for trout, catch and release only.

 

[Rich W.]

Looks like a wonderful adventure. I hope we can do a similar trip in 23 or 24.

 

[NWIP]

Looks like a wonderful adventure. I hope we can do a similar trip in 23 or 24.

This is our second trip and enjoying it more than first time which just seemed like a blur. I think everyone that wants to should do this trip at least once.

 

[J&JD]

MAGNIFICENT!

 

[BGMAC]

Fantastic. You’ve inspired us to plan a trip to Alaska.
i see you were very close to Whittier AK. My Mom and Dad lived there when they first got married (early 50’s). He was a building contractor and built a military installation there. It stands derelict now, but always wanted to go there.

 

[NWIP]

Cooper Landing-Homer (121 miles)

Heritage RV Park
Beautiful views but overall needs a little TLC
AT&T-good
T-Mobile-useless
Verizon-don’t have but reported as good
Park WiFi-fair
Cable-poor

Homer is known as the halibut fishing capital of the world, so naturally we booked a trip. Got up early to meet the boat at 0530 only to be informed at 0600 that the Captain was sick and our trip was cancelled. Bookings for the rest of our stay in Homer were sold out, this is all we caught

We went to plan B for the rest of our stay, visited Salty Dog Saloon, Homer Brewing Company and Grace Ridge Brewing Co.

 

[B & J T]

I like plan B.

 

[Rosy]

Thanks for sharing this. The wife and I would love to go but I wasn't sure about trying to take the camper.

Based on your pictures, my wife would make me find some different campgrounds with more trees, though.

 

[Rosy]

Second night stay was at Diamond Grove RV Park in Spruce Grove, Alberta. Nice campground with full hookup, 50A service. Yes satellite TV still working.
View attachment 12531View attachment 12530

If you ever come through this way again, give Spring Lake RV Resort (which is not far from Spruce Grove) a try. We thought it was really nice.

 

[AuntieDodo]

Thanks for sharing I like how you have included maps of each days travel.

Your pictures are wonderful.

I hope all is well. Looking forward to more.

 

[NWIP]

Okay I know I’ve been a little behind on my posts, just having too much fun.

Homer-Seward (189 miles)

We stayed at Seward KOA which opened in 2019. There is a resident Bald Eagle nest which has been there since before the park was built which was fun to watch.

KOA
Park WiFi-poor
No cable SAT or OTA
Full hookup sites 30/50a but half the park no sewer.
AT&T-fair

Fishing charters are available but chose to wait u til Valdez. Did do the Kenai Fjords cruise which was excellent and had great weather. Alaska Sealife Center is worth the visit, this was built and funded by the petroleum industry after the Valdez oil spill. Exit Glacier is also worth the a visit.