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07-31-2005, 06:16 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Wetumpka
Posts: 4,936
M.O.C. #1105
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Thoughts about camping in Alaska
Since I have a little time on my hands, I've thought about a few things for you future Alaska travelers to consider:
Tell your children and grandchildren that you want CDs and DVDs for Christmas. Have them buy the CDs of your favorite TV series. We have three season of "Everybody loves Raymond" with us and it gives us a touch of home. Do the same with your favorite musicians so you can listen to the music you love.
Travel with your groceries stocked, especially for times when you might be stuck in a resort area. We bought a quart of milk for $2.50 and a loaf of bread for $4.95 (usually costs $2.45) at the local store.
Enter a resort area with your gas tank as full as you can get it. Diesel and gas are 40-50 cents higher per gallon in resort areas and in the boonies.
Keep your propane tanks full. Many of these campgrounds are remote and if you have truck trouble, you'll have to pay extra to get these supplied, if you can even get some. We drove a mile up a mountain to get to one campground.
Travel with phone cards. Your cell phone won't work. Buy a phone card in Canada that you can use to call the US. The one you buy in the US, won't work in Canada. They're sold in Walmart and grocery stores.
Be sure you have enough doggie treats, in case you're stranded, or you will have to suffer greatly. They're not available either!
Bring a lot of layered clothing. The temperatures have ranged from the 30s to the 80s. And, of course, rain gear. And a backpack is very useful for day trips. Have provisions to make a lunch on hand at all times. If you go on a tour, you'll want to take your lunch or at least a snack.
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07-31-2005, 06:40 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Macomb Twp
Posts: 1,451
M.O.C. #2221
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Thanks for the great tips. I think it's everyones dream to take the trip you are now on. I know it's ours but WOW $4.95 for a loaf of bread. I think my new diet is going to be no bread!!
Sharon
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07-31-2005, 06:45 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Wetumpka
Posts: 4,936
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Well, Sharon, that reply sure jumped right out at me! Just be sure that you buy bread and have it on hand before you drive into a resort area. And this was 'fancy' bread or upscale bread, not a sandwich loaf. I figured we could at least have that little luxury while we wait for our truck to be fixed. Prices in populated areas aren't nearly as bad, probably more like $2.89, if I recall correctly.
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07-31-2005, 07:27 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Layton
Posts: 1,048
M.O.C. #666
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Great tips, I like them.
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07-31-2005, 10:11 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Onalaska
Posts: 276
M.O.C. #1666
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Wow...after reading all the adventures traveling thru Canada & Alaska I now know for sure that a trip like this is out of our price range.
Thanks to all for the heads up.
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07-31-2005, 10:44 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Tipton
Posts: 3,646
M.O.C. #191
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Great hints Judy!!! Thanks!!
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07-31-2005, 01:03 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: sioux falls
Posts: 1,835
M.O.C. #2121
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Boy, have you saved us all a lot of mistakes. Thanks for the info.
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08-01-2005, 06:04 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: San Antonio
Posts: 1,740
M.O.C. #1757
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Great postings. Right on. You will need at least three items when traveling to Alaska, 1st lots of time, 2nd spirit of adventure, and 3rd lots of money.
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08-01-2005, 06:58 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Wetumpka
Posts: 4,936
M.O.C. #1105
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And lots of warm clothes and a good space heater and rain gear. It's wet and cold here now. The Alaskans are talking about 'fall'. Well, it is August, after all!
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08-02-2005, 11:21 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Brandon
Posts: 3,944
M.O.C. #1034
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Great posts Judy & Glen, wish I could be there!!! I would gladly pay $4.95 for a loaf of bread, keeping in mind the spectacular view is FREE!!!
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Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada
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08-02-2005, 11:34 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Wetumpka
Posts: 4,936
M.O.C. #1105
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All adversities are shuffled to the background when we just take in the view around us. It's the trip of a lifetime. An all new experience.
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08-02-2005, 06:40 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Wetumpka
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M.O.C. #1105
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By the way, Sharon, a diet would be a good thing. Tonight I saw a bag of Lay's potato chips for $6.00 that usually costs us about $2.50.
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08-03-2005, 04:41 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Macomb Twp
Posts: 1,451
M.O.C. #2221
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Boy Judy, Dennis & I would sure be in trouble. We both enjoy a snack at night. Usually a few chips (ha ha ha--few) and a glass of pop. I would gladly give up the bread and chips though if I could just have a bowl of that salmon chowder.
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08-03-2005, 05:20 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Wetumpka
Posts: 4,936
M.O.C. #1105
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You are right on about that chowder, Sharon. It is delicious and not at all fishy. Today Glen and I walked back from the Visitors Center (3 miles) and then went to the buffet behind one of the lodges. I know that doesn't make any sense...exercise, then eat. But it was so good with delicious salmon included. They serve halibut sandwiches made like a hamburger. Pretty soon we're going to know all the right places.
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