🤔 ALASKA - When to Go ... and When to LEAVE! 😳
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I went to Alaska in 1977 and left Alaska in 2014 that was long enough...
Good job. Being a resident since 79 I have always thought the best camping the middle of August to middle of September. I have only driven the AlCan twice both times northbound. I did it in April of 79 and then again in July of13.
We left Georgia back in 1999 on June 18. We headed north to Canada and drove across the Yellowhead Trail. It took us 9 days to get to the Alaska Highway. We really loved going through the Yukon territory. Our total time in Alaska was about 2 weeks and we loved every minute of it. Now that we are retired we would love to spend more time there. The weather was perfectly comfortable and there was very little rain. So far the best vacation we ever had.
Husband retired on July 6, 2012 and we left for Alaska on July 7, 2012 from Florida !! Must have been there around same time you all were. Such a beautiful state ! Enjoyed Mount Rushmore on way up and then Yellowstone and Graceland on way back....as everyone says.....trip of a lifetime !!!
My first trip to Alaska, was in April of 1980 in an RV, and I am still here 36 years later. Two years ago at the end of April, I drove from Wasilla, Ak down to Portland and back to pick up an RV. There was snow, but the roads were free from snow and ice. My suggestion, after 36 years in Alaska, is try to arrive in mid May. Mid April thru June is usually our best weather. Every year by the end of the first week in August, the weather changes. Never fails. The winds pick up, the rain begins and the tourist began leaving. For the most part, the salmon season is winding down, except for the silver salmon. If you arrive in May, you can experience the transition from winter to summer and it happens fast. Yes, it can be difficult to find camping sites. But they are available. Most people travel when the kids are out of school. Roads are limited and in reality, you can pretty well cover everything in three weeks to a month. For the most part, the roads are decent between Fairbanks on down to Homer. Coming into Alaska though Tok, the roads have frost heaves and don't really get good until you get south of Glenallen toward Anchorage. When leaving at the end of your trip, I would try and get out no later than mid September, because you do go through some high mountiqns in Canada. The Alaska highway can be rough in some areas and of course, that is when they are doing construction. There was a stretch from Destruction Bay to the Alaska border that was terrible when I drove it in 2012. About 100 miles at just barely moving speeds. Hopefully, that is fixed by now, but the winters are destructive to the roads. Thanks for the video and I hope this is helpful information for those that want to make the journey. Dave
Yes, it really is horrible, don't even think about it. Thank you for that reality. It really is horrible.
I hope you are are a good neighbor, I usually don't like transplants. I hope you raised your kids well. I'm an Alaskan Native and I never considered myself a prejudice person before, but now it's like i have to beware of whites, blacks, samoans, mexicans, the list goes on. I'm afraid, I'm Athabaskan, a member of one of one of the most fierce tribes in North America, now I can't walk safely on what was our land, our sod, our home.
. I resent this, truly I do.
eff you
just moved here to wasilla this year and loving it as well.
You're heartier than me. We went to Fairbanks from Portland in 1981 & only lasted 2 years. Too isolated for me!
Thanks for finally putting out more of your Alaska trip. It was worth the wait.
Wonderful video and advice as always! I am so looking forward to RVing to Alaska and your videos make me even more anxious!
thanks for the post. we have only cruised Alaska.
Traveling with an rv is on our bucket list.
very informative.
This has got to be one of my favorites,,,thank you for all the work you put into the channel,I look forward to each new update. Cheers!,,,C-Ya!,,,,Peace!
Having lived in Alaska for 27 years and driven the Alcan and Cassiar several times, we recommend driving up in May when the wildlife are calving and more visible, then leaving right after the State Fair the first week of September. On average, Alaska's rainy season begins in mid-July and snow in early October. Taking the Alaska Ferry either from Haines to Prince Rupert or Bellingham is a must to round out a perfect trip. Shorter trips within this time frame are enjoyable, but don't attempt the trip in under a month.
If u lived in AK that long u should know its the zalaska hiway " not" Alcan
First of all, I do love the way you do your videos, you show just enough of the scenery, while narrating, and explaining in detail, all the little things. Alaska is on my bucket list, will be hading tere in 2017, but in a small super c. Thanks for all the hard work, you put into your videos...
Lifelong Alaskan here. I would say the best to travel here is based on what you are trying to see:
Dec-Jan - best time to see Northern Lights. Chena hot springs is awesome but not exclusive and stay away from the cities.
Feb - Iron dog snow machine race (snowmobiling)
Mar - Iditarod
Feb-May - epic skiing/snowmobiling/snowmachining. Alyeska, Turnigan pass, Hatcher pass, Valdez.
Memorial Day to Labor Day is generally the official camping season. Ocean fishing generally happens during this time out of Homer or Seward.
Golf season is generally best from mid June to mid September. Reasonable fees ($40-50) very casual and the courses are pretty impressive for the restricted weather but don't expect Pebble beach.
June - Summer Solstice. 20 Hrs of daylight or more. Midnight sun double header baseball game that starts at 10PM in Fairbanks.
Mid June to mid August - World class salmon fishing on the Kenai river. Silver salmon derby in Seward, AK (early August).
July - September - Denali National Park. Bear feeding in Katmai National Park/Brooks falls. 4th of July on Big Lake, or Seward. Nothing like lighting fireworks off at midnight when it is still light outside.
August - State Fair
September - on - Hunting season - Moose, caribou, sheep, bear, etc.
I have never been to Southeast, AK but I am sure they have their own set of adventures. This is pretty much sticking to the hotspots in Southcentral to interior Alaska. My recommendation is that if you camp in the winter months (October-March) to be prepared. As the video mentioned, weather can get bad fast even in the summer. It is not impossible to have cold weather or hurricane force winds in the summer months even and the winters can get quite gnarly. Winter tires and 4 wheel drive is a must in the winter. You will most likely be dry camping in the winter due to sub zero temps. Bring generators. Most campsites during camping season don't have amenities. I've never seen one with pluming. It is not difficult to find places to boondock and I would be ready to do that at anytime. Reserve camp spots early. Unfortunately, while these months are the best for what you may be looking to do, they also are well known so you will be either combat fishing on the russian river (shoulder to shoulder) or on a full bus in Denail, because these are generally the best times to go. I think if you hit the beginning or tail end of these seasons you probably have the best chance of missing the crowds if that is what your goal is, but you risk missing what you are there for. Hope this helps!
Love your videos! We have learned so much from you. In fact, you have saved us from many headaches when we decided to purchase our first RV. These Alaska videos are our favorites, and we’ve added Alaska to our own Bucket List. Keep doing what you’re doing. We are huge fans!
I am really enjoying your videos as we plan our own trip - thank you for all the work that goes into these....great job!
Leaving for Alaska RV trip tomorrow, been really digging your videos. Helpful and great teamwork.
Great video! Thanks for all the information!
Nearly 40k subscribers.......... IMHO you should be up at 200k: your show is great for family viewing. I look forward to seeing what the two of you have done. We have a nice 20' TT, with all the comforts and we have learned so much from your videos.......... we bought the Yamaha generator you recommended! Thanks for posting and sharing..... Ken and Nancy
My husband and I were there late May early June. Still cool, snow capped mountains, BEAUTIFUL! No misquotes, a little windy.
WOW, what timing you guys have! I just booked us tickets to fly into Anchorage on Sept 3rd, and we are renting a 24' Class C motorhome and plan to spend about a week seeing what we can see. While we realize it won't be nearly long enough, we have to start somewhere. I always enjoy your videos, but this one was timed perfectly -- I can only hope our Alaska vacation provides us with the early Sept. perfectness you described.
We left Michigan June 2, 2014 and arrived in Tok Alaska July 7. We traveled around Alaska with our 1999 27 ft travel trailer and Truck until July 31. Weather was great and almost no mosquitos and minimal amount of rain. What an amazing trip. We are enjoying your Videos which bring back many memories.
I grew up in Alaska. The best season to visit the state is from May 15, after spring breakup and until about the 15th of September. Any earlier or later than these dates you are pushing your luck as far as icy roads are concerned.
Personally, you picked the best time. We were up there in '16 and hit Fairbanks around the 10th of August. Went down to Homer and Seward and then back to Tok and took the Cassiar Hwy back through BC. Loved that trip and hope to do it again! Weather was great with low 70's in the day and mid 30's at night. No rain and NO MOSQITOES!
Motorbike in 2014. We left Mn on June 12. Rode to fairbanks and hit Deadhorse June 22. Worked our way down to seward for July 4, then rode to Glenallen and back to Dawson city Yukon. Down to Hyder then worked our way home by July 20. The bugs were worse in Minnesota than I ever saw in Alaska, very good weather and we never had a problem finding a site to camp. 11.000 miles RT. We are going in 2018 by truck camper leaving early June and will be back in the states by mid sept. Love that place, its like nowhere else. Cheers
Thank you so much. You are the first I have seen evaluate the Alaska travel season!
Thanks guys for the free trip ! I'm planning a trip for the future and you guys gave me a lot of information that I need to move forward. Best of luck and God'' bless you !
Love it!! You all look like you are having the time of your life every video I watch! Welcome back to Canada, and I'm looking forward to watching your adventure to Alaska!!
My Wife and I are new to RV'n and cant thank you two enough for all the tips we have learned from the videos!
Thanks Tyler! So glad to have been helpful. Happy camping!
The first half of June was the best for us. The wildlife is out and the weather is good. 80s in central British Columbia.
Hi..just your RUclips about Alaska. I grew up there and just within the past 3 years moved to Utah. I always told people the best window for going up is the first of June to the 2nd week of August. After that week in August it starts get colder quickly, plus by the middle to end of September on the Alcan most mom and pop shops start closing for the winter. My Dad was stationed to Elmendorf in 1972. I still remember the highway was all dirt, mud and rocks...glad you enjoyed my home state...
There is absolutely no reason to give this a thumbs down! Ever! I am enjoying all of your videos. New RV-er here. Picking up our new rig in a few days (2019). I want to go to Quebec and Alaska. Two extreme corners of the continent! You guys are very entertaining and informative.
Great video! It's my dream to go to Alaska at some point. At the risk of sounding like a goof, what really got me was your beautiful puppy at the end. Those eyes could break your heart!❤️🐾🐾😘🐶
Wonderful! Very insightful video. Thanks!
I thank you! I plan a road trip in Alaska in 2020. I had already made some plans in a period covering the first 3 weeks of September; but you guys made me realized that it is not the best option....then I will start in by mid of August until September 5 or 6th. I live in Normandie, France :) Best regards!!
Great overview of your trip, thanks for the information. When we went to Alaska last summer, we went mid June to mid July. The main reason for that timing was we were on motorcycles. So, waiting until September would be a little crazy on a motorcycle. You tend to get the best warmest weather in June and July. Although, you better bring the bug dope. They are crazy that time of year.
Our daughter is moving to Seattle and we are planning a trip to see her in May and then heading north for midnight baseball so I really appreciate the info from your trip and the timing. Good stuff from our favorite people in the RV world.
Love your video. I lived in Anchorage from 74-84 & loved it. US Army took me there. I must go back & was considering a trip like yours. We live in Mountain Brook (Birmingham) Alabama. I miss it everyday & can't wait to make it happen. My favorite season was mid-June-mid Sept. Thanks for sharing...
Thank you for the good overview and beautiful scenic videos. Good useful information.
What a great presentation. More incentive to go there. I remember when Alaska became the 49th state January ‘59. The big earthquake you mentioned was Good Friday 1964. It was huge. We felt that in the San Diego area. The tsunami was the killer blow in Alaska. It was relatively small in Southern California. I’m hooked. I subscribed.
Hi guys..thanks for the video,I'm from Toronto and always wanted to go to Alaska...great scenery and wild...can't wait
Omy! I cnt help feel a little jealous. All in all I'm very happy for you two. What an amazing couple u 2 are. Bravo for yall!
Great in depth video ! Love every second of it, you guys are so nice and I meant every word ! Thank You.
Thank you for all the information, it is very well done! We are five couples from Canada and are in the process of planning a trip to Alaska in the summer 2022. Hopefully Covid will not be an issue. Leaving around the middle of June and returning the first of Aug. Going north as far as Fairbanks, down to Anchorage, and then start back home.
We haven't been yet so this was valuable info. Thanks!
Thanks Guys! That was awesome. We are planning our first trip to Alaska this August!
I want to go via rv as well. I'm going to plan for next year
I'll be there too
My wife & I have trailered to the Yukon & Alaska the last 2 years, and we are already planning our next trip in 2020. The Alaska Highway is absolutely beautiful, dramatic, majestic, and several other adjectives. BTW: Last year, we spent a week in Faro, Yukon. We are including that again in 2020. Worth the drive in for sure.
I was raised in Fairbanks but live in Anchorage now. I love camping. I’d say the big thing you missed was the Riverboat Discovery in Fairbanks. It’s been ran by the Brinkley’s for many years. It’s a gorgeous paddle wheel that tours the Chema River. I’m glad you saw a lot & did a lot. I’ve lived here over 50 years & there are still parts I need to see.
Loved your video. We used to live in Alaska and have made the trip numerous times. We find that crossing the Canadian border after Memorial Day and leaving Alaska no later than September 1st seems to be the best window for weather. Yes, the crowds can be large early in the season, but the long days in June and fantastic weather in July make these dates very acceptable. We have encountered snow on the ALCAN in April and September, so we try and work around these dates.
Great video! It's been three decades since I lived in Alaska, both in southeastern near Ketchikan and on the Kenai Peninsula. My experience was that mid-May to mid-June was best for scenic views since the low mountains still had snow on them, creating striking accents. Mid-May is also after the yukky mud of the spring break-up. However, the moose are just starting to grow their new racks so don't have the dramatic look of the summer and early fall.
Mid-August to mid-September, on the other hand, is best for viewing the moose since their racks are fully grown for the year, but the scenic views are less striking since the snow is melted from the low-lying mountains.
Thank you Sean & Kristy for sharing ;-)
Nice work on the video, looking to head up that way June 2019 to start my forever road trip!! Thanks for the tips!
I've been in Alaska in every season, I specially love late spring (late May) because is not crowded, beautiful weather for the most part, no mosquitoes and mountains tops are still covered with snow which makes it a lot prettier. Something to consider is that some facilities dont open until mid June.
Also been 3 times in the middle of winter to watch the Northern Lights up in the Fairbanks area, something that is just incredible to watch. Campgrounds are not open but majority of hotels are
Every season is different and beautiful.
Just Love your guys videos, Love the way you guys narrate the videos, I myself do not like when people are always having to make sure they are in the view of the video and talk this is just my opinion, you guys really have an eye for great scenery to show use with all the great info, I know that's a lot of hard work and Thank You for that. We are planning on going up to Alaska next year, leaving the Chicago area around mid June, it will be me and my dog going. We will be pulling a 1969 Yellowstone Camper 19 foot, that I restored a year ago. That's what I do is restore vintage campers now for the past 12 years. I am learning more about Alaska from you guys, I was there once before back in the mid 1980's when I traveled the USA in my conversion van stayed there for 6 months and Loved it, but I was only 20 then. I will email you guys some pictures of my Yellowstone Camper and if ever in the Chicago area let me know or if you have any problems with your truck or camper I would be more then happy to help you, I am a ASE CERTIFIED MASTER MECHANIC and CERTIFIED Autobody and paint, I switched to restoring vintage campers because I just love them and also wanted to save as many as we can, people just love these vintage campers now. So again Thank You Guys so much for these great videos, sorry for the long post, but its the Long Long Honeymoon channel, LOL
I enjoy immensely the two of you talking about your adventures, especially those in Alaska. You can tell that you are still on your long, long, honeymoon.
I've been to Alaska three times, each time on a motorcycle, and camping every night with the drone of mosquitoes.
The first time I went with my riding/racing buddy, and the last two times I made the trip solo, crossing the Arctic Circle on both the Dalton Highway and the Dempster Highway. On the Dempster, I not only crossed the Arctic Circle, I crossed into the North West Territory and rode to Inuvik, the end of the Dempster Highway.
Awesome, awesome trips and scenery!
I really enjoyed your video...thanks for sharing. My wife and I visited Homer in 2013. While watching your video I recognized the two old boats at the 10:13 mark. I took several photos of them...I love the weathered look. Can't wait to go back. Thanks again.
We are planning a trip and your video was very helpful and informative. Thank you!
Thanks for sharing your story🙏🙏 I think it would help us a lot👍
Lived in Fairbanks for over 4 years. Plan to cross into Alaska the last week in May, leave the first week in September. The Yukon Territory tourism machine shuts down the second week in September. I spent the majority of my time in the Yukon Territory delivering diesel fuel, mostly filling up in Haines, AK and delivering to Whitehorse and Dawson City. Thankfully most of the Yukon is VERY sparsely populated and if you plan around the Canadian/Yukon holidays there's never a shortage of space at the campgrounds.
I don't know how I got here, but am glad I did. LOVED your video- very well done with perfect commentary! Thanks Sean and Kristy, for sharing. Hugh from Vancouver, Canada.
We went up to the Kenai Peninsula in 2000 for a job. We left Houston, TX and drove straight there, driving two four wheel drive vehicles. It was September 21st and we arrived the 28th in Kenai, AK. Yes, many gas stations were already closed for the season; thankfully we carried extra gas with us. It did start snowing before we reached Tok, AK. We stayed in a hotel that night and by morning there was two feet of snow everywhere. As we continued our drive the snowy conditions decreased and there was no snow in Anchorage or in Kenai when we arrived on the 28th; the snow came to Kenai around mid October that year.
Your Alaska videos are absolutely mesmerizing! I have watched them several times. A trip to Alaska is on my bucket list.
The best trip you will ever take.
Great video, thanks. A Texan here. Ford F-250 diesel, 29' Winnebago travel trailer. Made the trip from Texas to Alaska countless times. We always leave the first part of May and typically return during the first two weeks of August. This year, based on your video, we plan to go up in mid July and return in early Sept. Thank you again for posting
Thanks for sharing your insight. This has helped me to fine tune when next year to go. I will arrive and leave about two weeks later than you suggest. I am not an RVer, and should not have issues in my Jeep. Thanks or sharing... longtime subscriber.
The best part was at the end with that adorable puppy, those huge brown eyes!!! Lol💛💛💛💛
Thanks for sharing your Alaska trip, we are lining up all our ducks for a trip in 2018, we were going to buy a generac generator, but after seeing your review of the Briggs and Stranton and doing a little more research, we went with the p3000. Thanks for the information on both.
We went to Alaska in 2015. We arrived in late July and did not have issues with bugs. For those planning a trip there, we strongly recommend going to Dawson City Yukon. To us it was the best stop while in Canada. We took the top of the world highway to reconnect with the Alaska highway. We exited the Alaska highway to Dawson City north of Whitehorse. Plenty of videos can be found on you tube about the top of the world highway.
great job guys, thanks for sharing your adventure.
So many feel the calling to put their adventures on RUclips without the knowledge of proper editing, but you guys are darn professional with that stuff. A pleasure to watch and listen to. Thank you.
Thanks. The editing is a lot of work. It’s nice when someone notices.
Very nice video. We lived in Anchorage, Alaska for over 20 years and appreciated the 2012 look at things we came to love and respect about the wonderful State. We owned an RV when we lived there and used it camping even in the winter. There was one dump station we could use in Anchorage year round (a Standard Oil gas station). The Alcan is a good road. We drove it out, spending about the same time on the road you did on our way to our new home in Maine. You probably found out that it is not the end of the world if you have to overnight on your own or in a Walmart parking lot up there, and the trip from Tok through the Yukon Territories is very friendly even if tourist facilities might be closed down for the winter months.
I think you called it correctly. 1st of August through the end of September, but one could consider the 1st of June through August if you love fish and eating wild salmon and halibut. Your truck trailer was very well configured for the trip, one can get creative with sanitation needs for the trailer by obtaining a macerator for the black tank so you would have more flexibility in dropping your tanks when needed.
Every trip to Alaska should include a Milestone magazine in the front seat with you. To os a God Send. They used to be published current every year. Install a front window/rear window camera system in the vehicle for those moments bears, moose, goats and other critters decide to join you on your journey and you would not be able to get a camera going fast enough.
Be sure to have coffee at Kaladi Brothers in Anchorage. They started in a shed, roasting and selling their beans and on site coffee back in the early nineties I think. The Native Museum in Anchorage is a must, and check the Anchorage Performing Arts Center schedule while there to see if there is something going on you would enjoy seeing/hearing.
Be watchful for impatient drivers on Turnagain Arm when on your way to Whittier/Seward/Homer. Many head on accidents when we were there. Hiking the hillsides above Anchorage and the mountains between Anchorage is high risk for bears. Some folks foolishly use the upper hiking trails for mountain biking and long distance running where they can’t identify seasonal birthing of moose and bears.
There is nothing like the Alcan Highway for those that like a road adventure. Just make sure you are equipped properly, you have good tires and tools readily available to change them if need be. AAA is few and far between.
Was there with a rented class c last week of May 2013. Roads were clear. Portage lake was still icy and exit clacier trail was snowed over. Got a site in Denali camp ground and saw bears on bus tour at visitors center by pit toilets. No mosquitos then. Was a good time especially in Seward.
I and my family are from AL and MS! So cool to see some Alabamians going to Alaska. I'm planning a move and your video was great. Thanks!!!
really enjoying your videos, very informative...and nice to see of course you have the ultimate taste in trailers.
Y'all literally had the best honeymoon I ever heard of..tears.
Hello from WV. We went to AK in late Aug early Sept. 7 day cruise and 6 day land tour. The later was the most memorable to us. This year we can’t wait for our new RV to come in to take off for the great state of AK!!! Loloho!!
I've cruised Alaska and I've driven to AK, drove every major road with travel trailer.
Both are awesome, but my preference is driving - you just get so much more.
When we drove, we took a day long mini-cruise out of Seward to get to the glaciers.
We went just 2 months before you guys did in 2012.
Was the best trip ever. Been to almost every NP in the US, but Alaska is the best, imo.
We went summer 2022. Arrived in Tok June 22. Went to Valdez June 24. Glorious weather. Very cold and windy in Homer on July 25. Loved Valdez so much, went back the first of August. It was off and on rain until we left Aug 3. Rained almost the entire trip across the Alcan back to home. We plan to return to Valdez this summer, around first to mid-August, 2023. Hope weather is as optimal as yours was. We'll be sure to scurry out by mid September. Thanks much for this video!
Enjoyed this segment! Retired last month, going to Alaska in a motor home in the summer of 18, and want to spend as much time there as possible. Thank you!
Can't wait to visit our family in Alaska next year in our RV. Great video with lots of great info.
We made our trip to interior Alaska in 2012, also. We left Indiana the second week of May and wandered cross-country visiting some national parks and entered Canada north of Great Falls, MT. The worst weather we encountered was while we were traveling the Icefield Parkway through the Canadian Rockies and Banff National Park. The rain and wind were so bad, we saw almost nothing of the area. We reached the Alaskan border about the end of June and spent July 4 in Chicken. We did have light rain and chilly weather while we were north of the Arctic Circle--but it was quite bearable. The rest of the trip was great. We left Wrangell-St. Elias NP the first of September and drove out and down to Skagway, then back through BC and Alberta to Glacier National Park--and many other national parks thereafter. We experienced almost no mosquitoes and quite easily extended our reservations at Denali into a week stay inside the park. We did an excursion every day while there. Then all the southern places you did as well. A super great trip! Keep up the great videos. We certainly enjoy them. This one brought back lots of fond memories.
It's so wonderful film for review!
Thanks you so much share your trip
On the Bucket List ! Great info and Video, Thanks
We went last year in June traveled around for 17 days our weather temps were from 50 to 80, it was beautiful to see ,, my wife loved it, at first I wasn't thrilled about going cause I like the palm trees and white sandy beaches in the Caribbean, but after going I have to say I want to go back, pictures can't an don't do it justice you have to see it in person,, great video really enjoyed it......
Thanks! I'll take that into account when I do travel nursing there!
Filling in time while quarantined and found these wonderful videos of your travels especially to Alaska, brought back memories of our 3 trips to Alaska.. seemed like we were just there...started out the last week of May returned last week of August 2003 2009 2017. Getting on in years so another driving (motor home) trip is out but maybe a 60th anniversary cruise would be in order to Alaska 2021🤔
Good information. Good video. Kind of sounds like you want to be gone by October 1 with all the storms and places shutting down. Take care.
Awe, I cnt help but smike when I see couples really enjoying each other to the fullest.
Very useful insights and beautiful video. Thanks!
Great video, thanks for sharing.
Loved this one, we’re new to Rving, and try and find a new episode every day
Hey guys. Love your Ak videos. Favor. Could you give us a list of you itinerary? Where did you go and what all did you see. You know, the highlights like the springs you stopped at. A road map would be great!
Thanks,
I traveled to Alaska on June 25th through July 20th and had perfect weather for the whole trip. Maybe three or four days of light rain but a great trip with good fishing.
We have flown to Alaska to fish for the last 12 years. We are planning a road trip in 2018 to celebrate retirement. We are planning to leave the US to arrive in early June to catch the various salmon runs through mid August. We are used to the near constant rain in SE Alaska rainforest and we survive because we have the best rain gear and a good attitude. It helps that we are fish eaters and will save a lot of $ feeding ourselves because AK is expensive, but so worth it! A Fishing and photographers paradise! Make sure you see Haines next time! Very nice Vlogs!
We did visit Haines! In fact it was one of our favorite places. We'll be talking all about it in a future video, so stay tuned! :)
To see the Salty Dog still on Spit in Homer brought back many memories. July 1974 was the last time I laid eyes on the building.
Planning to make a trip next year. Thanks for the tips.
Thanks guys!! VERY informative!!!
We've only been once (so far!) and flew into Anchorage and rented a class C. One of the best family vacations we ever had and it's where I was bitten by the RV bug. We were there in mid-August through late August and agree that this was perfect timing. It rained our first night while in the parking lot of the rental facility. Blue skies for the rest of our trip! And most of the crowds had thinned out. At some points, we would drive for miles on beautiful, scenic routes and not see another vehicle of any type. Now, almost 20 years later, I've finally retired and am currently shopping for our camper. Can't wait for the next trip!
You are right about August. We went to Glacier Bay in mid August 12 years ago. The weather was warm. Didn't see a single mosquito. I went swimming in the bay. Went kayaking with humpback and orca. Unforgettable trip.
My wife and I launched a wonderful Full time RV adventure in 2002. We worked as Wagon masters for Fantasy RV tours and did Alaska in 2005 and 2007. Our first Alaska trip was early in the summer when the fireweed was in full bloom as well as other blooms The 07 trip was more mid summer. Our RV adventure lasted 11 years! Included several trips to Mexico! Thanks for the memories! Did you travel the Top of the world highway?
I was there for the last two weeks of May and the weather was ideal. Cool sunny days and chilly nights. Very few mosquitoes. No snow on the ground but plenty on the mountains, beautiful gushing rivers everywhere. Fairbanks was actually a little uncomfortably warm as I recall, and humid.
Excellent video, and information. Alaska is one of my main dream trips since I was in grade school. Thank you.
Thanks, it is a great trip. Definitely a bucket list experience. We hope to repeat it someday.
thanks guys, good info.
Alaska with our RV is on our bucket list. Your videos are priceless for great information. Thanks for them and I look forward to seeing more.
Thanks much for your comment! Alaska should be a goal destination for every RV traveler.