Driving West to Fairbanks, Alaska

We start our surrounded by
trees with mountains in
the distance.

Smokey the Bear reports

the fire danger is high.

We drive over the Black
Veterans Memorial Bridge.







Black American engineers and troops worked on the Alaska Highway construction in 1942. The United States Armed Forces were segregated during World War II.  Black engineers and troops lived and worked separately from their white counterparts.  This bridge commemorates with their dedication to the work given them.

The Gerstle River is low

right now.

We discuss this & decide

 the river is high during

the spring run off.

We are alert for Bison

on & near the road.

No luck today.

Everyone who drives the

Alaska Highway must stop

at the Visitor Information

 Center in Delta Junction.

We drive past open water.

The Knotty Shop uses

burled wood extensively.

Eielson Air Force Base

The 40 foot Santa Claus

in North Pole, Alaska

Welcome to
Fairbanks, Alaska

Eric finds the Walmart Supercenter and we settle in for the night.  OvernightRVParking.com has been our go to guide for boondocking in western Canada and Alaska.

There is no DirecTV satellite TV reception here.  At least one of the 11 local TV channels has news that we can watch.  We will be using Lowe's WiFi while we are in Fairbanks.