It is time to turn now to serious adventures. Our major trip for the summer was a Gold Rush History (and Prehistory) scamping trip. Two days after Grammer left, we set out for Yukon and southeast Alaska. Jack had learned about the Klondike Gold Rush in social studies class this year and was fascinated. So, we set off on the open road, scamp in tow, to the start of the trail in Skagway, Alaska. We spent a lot of time touring southern Yukon, rode a ferry, visited sites and museums, and hung out with friends. Here is a day by day chronicle of the adventures!
Day 1: Alaska/Yukon border, Deadman Lake Campground
Just two hours out of Fairbanks we stopped for lunch and ice cream at the Delta drive in. It is located next door to the Sullivan Roadhouse (above) that was moved from Army Land where it was used as a pitstop along the trail from Fairbanks to Valdez. The boys loved exploring inside and told me all about where they would have slept back in the day.
Then back on the road. We stopped in Tok to see the visitor's center and learn about the Tetlin Wildlife Refuge between Tok and the Canadian border. Jack's job each evening was to start the camp fire. We checked out the lake and the boardwalk system, and briefly went to a ranger talk about mosquitos. It was overcast and we got a little rain, but not too much to complain about!
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