Tag: Eagle Summit Wayside

• Hatcher Pass and Eklutna Tailrace

  

  Our 6-day weekend was shortened to 4 days before we left, and then to 3 1/2 on our way back (doggone wildfires).  We had fun exploring and fishing in the Palmer area.  Our first night, we stayed at Matanuska Lake Campground.   Since the Palmer Musk Ox farm had 4 babies, we decided to take a…

  Melissa Rudacille

  July 1, 2024

  Alaska Activities, Alaska Wildlife, Birds, Camping in Alaska, Fishing in Alaska, Wildlife

  Alaska Wildlife, animal tours, Bird Watching, Dalton Highway, Eagle Summit Wayside, fishing, Hatcher Pass, Maclaren Summit, Musk Ox, Palmer

• Steese Highway

  

  We spent the weekend traveling the Steese Highway, which brings travelers within 50 miles of the Arctic Circle. Be sure to stop at Chatanika Lodge for a meal (likely a great place to spend the night too).  It is a quirky & fascinating Alaskan backwoods “museum” that you can explore while waiting for your delicious…

  Melissa Rudacille

  May 14, 2023

  Alaska Activities, Alaska Wildlife, Camping in Alaska, Fishing in Alaska, Life in Alaska

  Alaska weather, daylight, Eagle Summit Wayside, fishing, Steese Highway, Twelvemile Summit, winter boondock, winter camping