Alaska 2022

[Neal]

I can see I either need to potty train Elli or get one of those grass mat things. I'm not going outside!!!

 

[NWIP]

I can see I either need to potty train Elli or get one of those grass mat things. I'm not going outside!!!

Ah we only saw 6 bears not including the dead one on side of road. Get some bear spray, you’ll be fine.

 

[Old Bubblehead]

Neal you don't have to be the fastest in the bunch, would not advise being slowest however......

 

[JP&SKB]

We are returning to Alaska this summer and will highlight places, campgrounds and events along the way.

Day 1
Border Crossing was at Coutts which is I-15 north of Great Falls, MT. We spent the night before crossing at Great Falls RV Park (formerly Dick’s RV Park) which is a common place to for people to stop. I had been warned by friends who returned home to Alaska about 3 weeks ago that the park had gone downhill but figured we could handle 1 night, on our return to lower 48 I will try and find alternate campground.
Crossing was very easy, ArriveCAN application is required and notification of crossing is submitted 72 hours in advance. Personal information including passport, vaccination status and reason for travel is entered in the app notifying customs details in advance and they provide a confirmation which you are advised to have with you at the border. The usual question about firearms, alcohol, tobacco, drugs, etc were asked and we must of provided correct answers as we were allowed to proceed.

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Will follow up with additional stops as soon as I get a chance and have better internet

Hi guys.... So, we weren't so lucky going across the boarder. We were detained for 5 hours - yes, they searched everything & everywhere... Ugh - rough beginning but they let us go! Breathing Deep.

 

[NWIP]

Fort Nelson-Muncho Lake (149 miles)
Muncho Lake-Watson Lake (174 miles)

Most of these 2 sections of the Highway have little to no cell service as you wander thru some of the Northern Canadian Rockies, although only around 3500-4000’.

We had planned on stopping at Strawberry Flats Provincial Park in Muncho Lake for 2 days. This is first come/first stay park and arriving on a Saturday I wasn’t that confident which turned out to be correct as there were only 2 sites available both to small. We ended up boondocking at a rest stop for the night.

There was a lot of construction on this section of leg thru the mountains with pilot car areas and very dusty. No pictures of coach till I get it washed

This section follows the Liard River for much of the leg which is very scenic. Bison are plentiful, Stone Sheep, Caribou ( didn’t see) and of course more bears.

Ultimately at the end of our second day we ended up in Watson Lake in the Yukon. This is where the Sign Post Forest is. We found our sign from 2019 and added a new one for 2022.

Cell service returns about 5 miles south of town. Downtown RV Park is nothing more than a parking lot with hookups.

AT&T Good
T-mobile Good
Park WiFi-unknown, you get 2 hrs per day free

 

[NWIP]

Hi guys.... So, we weren't so lucky going across the boarder. We were detained for 5 hours - yes, they searched everything & everywhere... Ugh - rough beginning but they let us go! Breathing Deep.

Sorry to hear, sounds like a story for Homer over some cocktails.

 

[Rich W.]

Great update - living vicariously……

 

[JP&SKB]

Sorry to hear, sounds like a story for Homer over some cocktails.

You Know it..... See ya'll soon

 

[ARD]

You Know it..... See ya'll soon

@JP&SKB Welcome to RVF Joan and Scott! I'm so happy y'all are gonna meet up with @NWIP. Hey maybe you want to start your own thread on your Alaska adventures and stops. Wish I was there with all of you.

 

[JP&SKB]

@JP&SKB Welcome to RVF Joan and Scott! I'm so happy y'all are gonna meet up with @NWIP. Hey maybe you want to start your own thread on your Alaska adventures and stops. Wish I was there with all of you.

We sure do wish you, Alfi & Sophie were going to join us!!!!! Hey, how do I get our profile picture loaded???

 

[ARD]

Hey, how do I get our profile picture loaded???

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[JP&SKB]

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Ahh Haa..... Thanks you

 

[AuntieDodo]

Great review I am so glad to have found this.

I think I would be nervous and excited about the wildlife.

That road along the river looks spectacular.

While in Canada are you stating prices in Canadian or US dollars?

Thanks for sharing, this will be a great resource if I ever:
1. Convince hubby to go
2. Get up the courage

 

[NWIP]

Great review I am so glad to have found this.

I think I would be nervous and excited about the wildlife.

That road along the river looks spectacular.

While in Canada are you stating prices in Canadian or US dollars?

Thanks for sharing, this will be a great resource if I ever:
1. Convince hubby to go
2. Get up the courage

All fuel prices are in USD. When going to Alaska half the trip is in Canada and that part of the trip should not be overlooked. Take your time and enjoy the scenery

 

[NWIP]

Watson Lake-Whitehorse (270 mi)

Hi Country RV Park
No Satellite
Cable 8 stations
Park WiFi poor
T-Mobile No
AT&T fair 2 bars

Interior roads are tight for big rigs, lots of trees but doable.

We ran into more construction with gravel road for a good bit. Crossed the Nisutlin Bay Bridge which is longest bridge on Alaska Hwy @ just under 2000 ft in Teslin, YT. We bought fuel just before Watson Lake and highest so far at $7.00 gallon. Wildlife was a little sparse but did see a Red Fox, sorry no picture. Our coach on the Highway taken by our travel partners.