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Old 10-20-2007, 10:05 AM
 
Location: Bethel, Alaska
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Heres a few shots on the drive down to Montana and Wyoming back in August.

























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Old 10-21-2007, 01:53 PM
 
Location: East Texas across street from the lake.
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WOW! Great pics! Some more beautiful countryside! Where there are no cactus, no scorpians and no dust storms!

Thanks for sharing!
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Old 10-22-2007, 07:57 AM
 
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Default Moving to Alaska from Spokane Wa.

Great pics!! just wondering the best way to travel from here to Anchorage?
Driving, pulling a 16' trailer, 2 kids. Any sugestion thanks.
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Old 10-22-2007, 09:52 AM
 
Location: NC, USA
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Good Job Warptman!!!! Great Pics, Thanks!! (won't let me give you more rep until I spread some more of it around, sorry)
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Old 10-22-2007, 12:11 PM
 
Location: Bethel, Alaska
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Default Spokane to Anchorage

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Great pics!! just wondering the best way to travel from here to Anchorage?
Driving, pulling a 16' trailer, 2 kids. Any sugestion thanks.
This is the way I drove down to Montana and I passed thru Spokane. When are you leaving? Here is Google Maps on the route i took.

from:spokane washington to:49.646291,-119.707031 to:Coquihalla Hwy N/HWY-5 N @50.573540, -120.460520 to:anchorage alaska - Google Maps
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Old 10-22-2007, 09:43 PM
 
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Great pics!! just wondering the best way to travel from here to Anchorage?
Driving, pulling a 16' trailer, 2 kids. Any sugestion thanks.
Warpt" have a good route though this cutoff road at Tok to Anchorage is a rather challenging drive if U have not pulled a trailer often. There are lots of hairpin turns, and steep grades. The key is to follow the speed limit signs, believe the signage on the curves and anticipate the turns and don't be bashful to shift down both up & down hill and approaching curves even if U have electric brakes on the trailer. Even though 16' is fairly small, the load weigh may determine your speed in this road. Be darn sure U have at least one good spare tire for each unit. And have towing insurance. Good Sam Insurance seem to be predominant among RVers. AAA is fine but I've found them to be less helpful out in the sticks. I've been on this road a number of times w/a pusher and towing. Verizon have a contract w/some of the cell provider but calling from there is rather expensive. U can get a rider on your cell for Canada calls but it is relatively expensive for the few days in Canadian soil. Though I've love the scenery, I am not happy with the road driving a 38 footer and towing. If I was driving just a car, then it is a great road. From Wa., I normally take the entry going into Abbotsford hitting BC #1 North due to a lot less traffic and a shorter distance. I believe it is the city of Hope where you must watch and follow the signage very carefully so U do not get on the wrong road or direction. Fill up in Washington because Canada fuel is H-I-I-I. Passports are in vogue again since 10/1. If the kids are young, proof of relations. Birth certificate works quite satisfactory. U may wish to bring a hand made sign to post in the City of Signs at Watson Lake. The Watson Lake Garage, across from the "City" is a good place to stop and fill up if needed. Drop in and say hello to Donna &/or Pat. Just say some Chinaman sent U. If U are dry camping, U can get free fresh water and dump near the lake about 5 blocks from there.
GL! Have a safe trip.

Henry
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Old 10-22-2007, 09:54 PM
 
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Great posting w/the pics. Is that Devils Rock in the last 2 scenery?
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Old 10-22-2007, 09:56 PM
 
Location: Bethel, Alaska
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yes, Devil's Tower in Wyoming. I also had a side trip to Salt Lake City to see Rush in concert, well worth the mileage.
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Old 10-23-2007, 01:23 AM
 
Location: where you sip the tea of the breasts of the spinsters of Utica
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Anyone here try ferrying their vehicle from Bellingham to Anchorage?
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Old 10-23-2007, 04:19 AM
 
Location: Portland OR
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Nice pics, love the buffalo.
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