Comments on: FROM THE ROAD: ON THE WAY BACK INTO ALBERTA

By: LESSONS FROM THE ROAD: IT’S ALL GOOD, EH — Passing Thru

LESSONS FROM THE ROAD: IT’S ALL GOOD, EH — Passing Thru — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:07:03 +0000

[...] From the Road: On the Way Back Into Alberta [...]

By: Cath Lawson

Cath Lawson — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:02:56 +0000

That is a long trip. I’ve priced out RV rental in a few places and it is so expensive – especially in the summer months. Apparently for really long trips, it can be more economical to buy a vehicle and sell it afterwards.

By: Betsy Wuebker

Betsy Wuebker — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:02:31 +0000

Hi Dot – I love going “the back way” and checking out all the goofy stuff people do. Like “the world’s biggest ball of twine” in Minnesota and “Carhenge” in Nebraska. I am working on a post about our trip back from Galena where we took the back way. I’ve almost convinced Pete this is preferable to the freeway, always. John appears to be a kindred spirit, doesn’t he? Thanks.

Hi Christine – I think he meant White Castle hamburgers – sliders. I didn’t know what one was – when someone told me it was a landmark, I was looking for a real castle. Doh! Ya, I was envious of that hot spring, too. Thank you.

Hi John – Welcome to PassingThru! Yes, moose are dangerous especially during the rut season in the fall. Last time we went up the Gunflint Trail in Minnesota, it was on the radio that an angry moose had treed a sheriff’s deputy. Rescuers managed to scare it off. I think I’d be embarrassed as all get out.

Hi Sara – Thank you and you’re very welcome!

Hi Cath – Good questions! It’s a seven week trip and not sure how many miles – maybe 3,000? John bought his RV especially for the trip.

Last year when Pete and I were at Denali we struck up a convo with a couple next to us in line for the bus. They had driven their RV to Alaska from Boston. He said it cost him $700 to fill up the tank, and he was getting 700 miles per tank. They were in their RV for 10 months out of the year, and thinking about selling the house. She just didn’t want to because of the grandchildren being close by.

Gas prices have come down some since then, but still – it seemed like it might be a wash compared with car rental and hotel. I’d want someone else’s vehicle to take the brunt of the gravel roads, too. Lots of the Al-Can is still gravel. The Alaska Highway is as well, and the road north from Fairbanks. We didn’t get to the Arctic Circle because we were forbidden to take our rental car on gravel. So I guess we have to go back. Thanks.

By: Cath Lawson

Cath Lawson — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:57:25 +0000

Hi Betsy - I've really been enjoying this report. The hot springs pool looks amazing. How many miles are they covering total and over how many weeks? And if you're renting a vehicle is an RV or car and motels more economical? Cath Lawson´s last blog post..What Fib Do You Tell Yourself?

By: Sara

Sara — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:20:42 +0000

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By: John Hoff - WpBlogHost

John Hoff - WpBlogHost — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:03:12 +0000

Wow, that area sounds awesome. And the picture in the hot spring – very cool.

I’ve never seen moose before, I hear they are dangerous.

By: Christine

Christine — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:27:52 +0000

Ha! You knew you had too much to drink so you were “looking for a White Castle”–that is about the only thing it could mean, isn’t it?

The hot springs pool sounds heavenly!

By: Dot

Dot — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:15:18 +0000

This is quite a travelogue. A sign post collection? A hat collection? What will people think of next? That photo of the hot spring is beautiful. I can just picture myself in his place.

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