Tag: winter boondock

• March 2023 Recap

  

  As I was writing my annual holiday letter I decided to share some of it via this blog as well. Last year’s letter had several questions about what 2023 would bring (travel questions in bold below). I have been having technical difficulties with this post, hopefully it works out! What is the coldest temp on…

  Melissa Rudacille

  December 8, 2023

  Life in Alaska, Travel to and from Alaska

  Alaska weather, winter boondock, winter road trip

• 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

• Night Fourteen, Winter Boondock

  Pickhandle Lake rest area was closed.  The next rest area had beautiful views, 2 outhouses and litter bins.  Yes!  Then we noticed the signs “no overnight parking or camping”.  The sun was low on the horizon AND we were 15 miles from the border (followed by an 18 mile no-mans land).   I was getting worried,…

  Melissa Rudacille

  March 16, 2023

  Travel to and from Alaska

  Alcan Highway, winter boondock, winter camping, winter road trip