Deb is going to Providence, Rhode Island for work. So Max, Zoe and I are going to take a trip along the Oregon Coast up to Cape Disappointment Washington. As with all trips, an ultimate destination is required. For this trip we are going to Cape Disappointment to see the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center.
We will travel on the eastern side of the Sierras on Hwy 395 through Bishop. Then drive through Reno over to the coast, through Susanville and Redding, to just north of Eureka. Then we follow the coast up through Astoria to Cape Disappointment. From Cape Disappointment we will figure out how we will get home. It should be an easy 10 day trip.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Friday, June 26, 2009
Inuvik, Northwest Territories - Day 37 and Home
Thursday, June 25, 2009
The Max, Zoe and I made it home today. It has been a long trip, much longer than I though when we started. But it was fun. We traveled 8,708 miles and traveled through, 2 Territories, 1 Provence, 3 States and crossed the Arctic Circle. We are already planning our next trip – maybe the Oregon coast from Astoria to California.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Inuvik, Northwest Territories - Day 36
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Tonight we are in Weed, CA, staying at the Comfort Inn, and on our way home. It was a 500 plus mile day of freeway and tomorrow is another 600 plus miles to home. It has been a fun 36 days but even the best trip must come to and end.
Tonight we are in Weed, CA, staying at the Comfort Inn, and on our way home. It was a 500 plus mile day of freeway and tomorrow is another 600 plus miles to home. It has been a fun 36 days but even the best trip must come to and end.
Inuvik, Northwest Territories - Day 35
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
We dropped Curtis off at his apartment in Seattle this afternoon and took Interstate 5 to Washington Highway 8. Then we drove another 16 miles off the highway to Schafer State Park. Schafer State Park is very and peaceful campground. At this campground we have traveled 7,600 miles in 35 days.
We dropped Curtis off at his apartment in Seattle this afternoon and took Interstate 5 to Washington Highway 8. Then we drove another 16 miles off the highway to Schafer State Park. Schafer State Park is very and peaceful campground. At this campground we have traveled 7,600 miles in 35 days. Inuvik, Northwest Territories - Day 34
Monday, June 22, 2009
We back tracked and went Neah Bay. It is a beautiful fishing village and bought the best smoked salmon. Curtis had to knock on the door of the trailer so we could buy the salmon. Later we found a National Park beach that allowed dogs. We hiked down to the ocean and the dogs had a great time playing in the water fetching sticks for Curtis. Tonight we are camped at Staircase Campground on the east side of Olympic National Park.
We back tracked and went Neah Bay. It is a beautiful fishing village and bought the best smoked salmon. Curtis had to knock on the door of the trailer so we could buy the salmon. Later we found a National Park beach that allowed dogs. We hiked down to the ocean and the dogs had a great time playing in the water fetching sticks for Curtis. Tonight we are camped at Staircase Campground on the east side of Olympic National Park.Inuvik, Northwest Territories - Day 33
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Curtis joined the band today. We picked him up out front of his apartment in Seattle. Then we headed over to Pier 52 to take the ferry to Bainbridge Island. We just made the ferry with only minutes to spare. After a leisure drive around the Olympic Peninsula, taking back roads to the pacific side, we camped at Ozette Campground in the Olympic Peninsula National Park.
Curtis joined the band today. We picked him up out front of his apartment in Seattle. Then we headed over to Pier 52 to take the ferry to Bainbridge Island. We just made the ferry with only minutes to spare. After a leisure drive around the Olympic Peninsula, taking back roads to the pacific side, we camped at Ozette Campground in the Olympic Peninsula National Park.Saturday, June 20, 2009
Inuvik, Northwest Territories - Day 32
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Today was a drive day, passing through Vancouver, BC to the border. Max, Zoe and I crossed back into Washington at Sumas, WA. We are staying in Everett, WA, and will meet up with Curtis tomorrow for a few days of camping around the Olympic Peninsula.
Today was a drive day, passing through Vancouver, BC to the border. Max, Zoe and I crossed back into Washington at Sumas, WA. We are staying in Everett, WA, and will meet up with Curtis tomorrow for a few days of camping around the Olympic Peninsula.
Inuvik, Northwest Territories - Day 31
Friday, June 19, 2009
Max and Zoe had a great swim this morning. I had to be careful where I throw the tennis ball because there were two sets of mother ducks and chicks in the lake. Also, there were 4 canadian geese – after all we were in Canada. We are camped tonight on Howe Sound just south of Squamish, BC. A great camp spot on the water.
Max and Zoe had a great swim this morning. I had to be careful where I throw the tennis ball because there were two sets of mother ducks and chicks in the lake. Also, there were 4 canadian geese – after all we were in Canada. We are camped tonight on Howe Sound just south of Squamish, BC. A great camp spot on the water.Inuvik, Northwest Territories - Day 30
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Today is a big event day – Deb flew home and the dogs and I have been on the road for 30 days. It sure does not feel like we have been traveling that long. Today we are camping at Marble Canyon Provincial Park. It is located on two small lakes. The dogs had a good swim when we had lunch at Lac La Lache Park, and tomorrow the can swim in one of the lakes by the campground. They wanted to swim before bed, but who wants to sleep in a small tent with two wet dogs.
Today is a big event day – Deb flew home and the dogs and I have been on the road for 30 days. It sure does not feel like we have been traveling that long. Today we are camping at Marble Canyon Provincial Park. It is located on two small lakes. The dogs had a good swim when we had lunch at Lac La Lache Park, and tomorrow the can swim in one of the lakes by the campground. They wanted to swim before bed, but who wants to sleep in a small tent with two wet dogs.Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Inuvik, Northwest Territories - Day 29
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Today we stayed around Prince George. We took several walks with the dogs. Tomorrow Deb will fly back home.
Today we stayed around Prince George. We took several walks with the dogs. Tomorrow Deb will fly back home.Inuvik, Northwest Territories - Day 28
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
On the way to Prince George we took a side trip to the Fort St. James National Historical Site. It is a fort established by Simon Fraser for the fur trade. It is restored to the 1896 style. They also, let Max and Zoe tour the fort. There was a school field trip when we visited so all the kids got to greet the dogs.
On the way to Prince George we took a side trip to the Fort St. James National Historical Site. It is a fort established by Simon Fraser for the fur trade. It is restored to the 1896 style. They also, let Max and Zoe tour the fort. There was a school field trip when we visited so all the kids got to greet the dogs.Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Inuvik, Northwest Territories - Day 27
Monday, June 15, 2009
Today was a drive day. We are staying in Houston, British Columbia. When we turned onto the Yellowhead Highway, BC Highway 16, we could see the change from wilderness to rural. Until that turn, there were no homes or farms. After the turn, there were houses, farms and fenced fields.
Today was a drive day. We are staying in Houston, British Columbia. When we turned onto the Yellowhead Highway, BC Highway 16, we could see the change from wilderness to rural. Until that turn, there were no homes or farms. After the turn, there were houses, farms and fenced fields.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Inuvik, Northwest Territories - Day 26
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Today we went across the border into Hyder, Alaska, population 50. The we took a drive up to the Salmon Glacier. We had to stop about 5 miles short because a helicopter was blocking the road. It was taking several load of building material to a camp. Then we stopped on the way down so Max and Zoe could play in the snow.
Today we went across the border into Hyder, Alaska, population 50. The we took a drive up to the Salmon Glacier. We had to stop about 5 miles short because a helicopter was blocking the road. It was taking several load of building material to a camp. Then we stopped on the way down so Max and Zoe could play in the snow.Inuvik, Northwest Territories - Day 25
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Today we saw several bears with cubs on our drive to Stewart, both black and brown bears. We also saw the Bear Glacier, which is on the road into Stewart. This is the most beautiful town. It is located at the end of the Portland Channel where the Bear River [in Canada] and the Salmon River [in US] meet.
Today we saw several bears with cubs on our drive to Stewart, both black and brown bears. We also saw the Bear Glacier, which is on the road into Stewart. This is the most beautiful town. It is located at the end of the Portland Channel where the Bear River [in Canada] and the Salmon River [in US] meet.Friday, June 12, 2009
Inuvik, Northwest Territories - Day 24
Friday, June 12, 2009
We drove down the Cassiar Highway and stopped at Dease Lake, BC. Also, we took a side road out of Dease Lake to the community of Telegraph Creek. It was a beautiful road with part of it along a deep river gorge. Along the way we also saw 2 black bears, 2 horse in the road and one moose.
We drove down the Cassiar Highway and stopped at Dease Lake, BC. Also, we took a side road out of Dease Lake to the community of Telegraph Creek. It was a beautiful road with part of it along a deep river gorge. Along the way we also saw 2 black bears, 2 horse in the road and one moose.Thursday, June 11, 2009
Inuvik, Northwest Territories - Day 23
Thursday, June 11, 2009
We spend another day in the Watson Lake area. The dogs took us on a 2 mile hike around Wye Lake. They found a sandy beach were they could play and swim. Then we continued around the lake. We also went to the Northern Lights Centre to see an hour on the northern lights. Someday we will have to come back and see the northern lights in person.
We spend another day in the Watson Lake area. The dogs took us on a 2 mile hike around Wye Lake. They found a sandy beach were they could play and swim. Then we continued around the lake. We also went to the Northern Lights Centre to see an hour on the northern lights. Someday we will have to come back and see the northern lights in person.
Inuvik, Northwest Territories - Day 22
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Today we headed down to Watson Lake area. We are staying at Nugget City, which is about 10 miles out of town. When we passed through Teslin we came on a Bentley rally. The Bentleys were traveling through British Columbia, the Yukon and into Alaska. Some were from the 30’s.
Today we headed down to Watson Lake area. We are staying at Nugget City, which is about 10 miles out of town. When we passed through Teslin we came on a Bentley rally. The Bentleys were traveling through British Columbia, the Yukon and into Alaska. Some were from the 30’s.Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Inuvik, Northwest Territories - Day 21
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
This is what Max and Zoe want for Christmas. 
Deb says hello from the Yukon.
This is what Max and Zoe want for Christmas.
Deb says hello from the Yukon.Today we enjoyed the town of Whitehorse. Deb found a quilting shop and we bought some souvenirs. Then we went to the Yukon Transportation Centre and the Beringia Interpretive Centre. Tomorrow we are on the road to Watson Lake.
Monday, June 8, 2009
Inuvik, Northwest Territories - Day 20
Monday, June 8, 2009
Arrival by plane; 1 day and 4,000 air miles.
Arrival by truck; 20 days and 4,800 miles.
Deb arrived on time. The dogs almost did not recognize her, 20 days must be a long time in dog time. We both had a great fish dinner at the Klondike Rib & Salmon BBQ.
Arrival by plane; 1 day and 4,000 air miles.
Arrival by truck; 20 days and 4,800 miles.Deb arrived on time. The dogs almost did not recognize her, 20 days must be a long time in dog time. We both had a great fish dinner at the Klondike Rib & Salmon BBQ.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Inuvik, Northwest Territories - Day 19
Sunday, June 07, 2009
After 19 days on the road it was time to clean things up and go to the store to get supplies for when Deb gets into town – Market, car wash, etc. We drove up the check out the airport.
After 19 days on the road it was time to clean things up and go to the store to get supplies for when Deb gets into town – Market, car wash, etc. We drove up the check out the airport.
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