Tag: Steese Highway

• Steese Highway III

  We saw a variety of ducks along the Steese, including some gorgeous ones I had never seen before. I think we saw Scaups, Goldeneyes, and maybe Buffleheads. We finally saw some mammals! We worked our way up in size. Red squirrels, a beaver, then a porcupine. I most wanted to see caribou while C most…

  Melissa Rudacille

  May 17, 2023

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

  recreational gold panning, Steese Highway

• 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