After more than a week in the Tongass National Forest, I now experience a different side of Wrangell, geographically and culturally! In my new camping spot, I am closer to town and to the heartbeat of Wrangell. I have watched several float planes take off and observed countless boats coming in. I see more people…
I was headed out to a new campground in the National Forest, but I did not like the area. It was in a valley that would have been beautiful at one time, a time long ago before it was logged to death. Where there was once splendid rainforest, I saw a patchwork of regrowth at…
I eased right into island life in Wrangell, AK. The themes this week: peace, solitude, and some interesting wildlife. Later in the week, I encounter people and enjoy the company. Best camping find – A view campsite with a huge shelter- maybe 15 x 15 feet. Underneath the shelter, a large picnic table where I…
I had neighbors when I returned to my camp from town a few days ago! I recognized their R-Pod camper from the ferry ride out of Prince Rupert. I coincidentally took a photo of them pulling off the ferry in Ketchikan while I was walking Tango. Vickie and Jeremy live in Georgia, and this is their…
The Malaspina pulled into Wrangell around 1:45 AM. I had drifted off in the Reclining Lounge but the overhead announcement put me on notice about 30 minutes before arrival. Rustle, rustle, pack up everything. Wait. The approach was so quiet I was not sure we were even moving. Plan A for Wrangell was to stop…
Clearly, based on my last post, I am in Wrangell, AK; however, I want to share a summary of the ferry trip up here! The boarding process dragged on for hours. First I had to leave the car in line and walk about ¼ mile to get boarding passes for the car, myself, and Tango.…
Yes, it is that time of year, when adventurous souls are running loose in our national forests and parks. Millions will ramble on through, hopefully leaving only footprints and taking only memories. Visitors to Alaska’s Tongass National Forest are especially dangerous, including the Wandering Older Women (WOW). At least one has already been spotted by…
The dominant theme this past week was getting ready to cross our border with Canada, crossing the border, then making the 900-mile drive to Prince Rupert. I am ready to get out of the car and onto the ferry! Worst travel discovery: I don’t have emergency road service in Canada Best travel discovery: I may…
The drive has been gorgeous since crossing into Canada. At first, none of the vistas were better than those I see in the US Rockies! The Okanogan Valley reminded me of the St.Joe River area in Northern Idaho, while the North Thomson River Corridor was quite similar to the drive from Missoula over Lolo Pass…
I was thankful that I waited before heading further north. This time the road to Omak was lovely, and the numerous apple orchards all in bloom. A wildflower in the daisy family grew in clumps on the hillsides. Of course, within a few days I would be back to early spring and possibly snow…