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Barrow/Ukpiagvik, AK \\ Most northern town in US \\ Polar Bear plunge in cold Arctic Ocean \\ T08-076
We flew to Ukpiagvik, Alaska on Alaska Airlines. Ukpiagvik use to be known as Barrow. This is the most northern town in the United States. I first learn about Barrow from the news broadcast in 1988 about 3 humpback whales that were being recued after they were trapped under ice with no path back to the ocean. I had almost forgotten about Barrow until film makers made a movie, of their version, about these whales in the movie Big Miracle (2012). What better place to do the Polar Bear plunge than in a part of the Artic Ocean where Polar Bears actually swim.
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Surfing a Bore Tide in Alaska \\ Turnagain Arm \\ Beluga Whales \\ [T08-075]
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We enjoyed the thrill of witnessing a bore tide along the Turnagain Arm and seeing Beluga Whales The bore tide is a spectacular sight, a wave up to 10 feet high, that thunders into Turnagain Arm just south of Anchorage in the right tide conditions. The one we saw was more than the expected 30 inches. It was great to see this dramatic show of nature’s power from the Seward Highway. The bore tide...
Top of the World flight over Denali National Park \\ K2 Aviation \\ Landing on Ruth Glacier [T08-074]
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One of our check list items while visiting Alaska was to take an airplane ride and see it from above. We did this with K2 Aviation on there Top of the World flight. We did not get to see the top of the mountain due to cloud cover. We did land on a glacier which was the highlight of the trip.
Denali National Park and Preserve \\ T08-073
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When we visited Denali National Park and Preserve, we stayed in in the Teklanika Campground. On our second day there, we took a bus to East Fork which at that time was as far as we could go in. We were blessed with another wonderful clear day and got great views of the mountain and hills.
T08-072 Glacier Discovery Train \\ From Anchorage, Alaska to Grandview Glacier
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We board the Glacier Discover Train with the Alaska Railroad and ride from Anchorage, Alaska to Grandview and back again. We make a stop in Whittier, Alaska which we have visited earlier this summer. We see a lot of glaciers, drive through several tunnels, and see many water falls.
T08-071 Palmer, Alaska \\ Hatcher Pass & Independent Mine \\ Alaska State Fair
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T08-071 Palmer, Alaska \ Hatcher Pass & Independent Mine \ Alaska State Fair We returned to Alaska as planned for the Alaska State Fair. We revisited some places, found a new mural and made a nice hike.
T08-070 Valdez, Alaska
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We went back to Valdez; we love it that much. We are still too early to see the fish hatcher in full action. I did catch four nice salmon which make my $100 for a non-resident fishing license not a complete loss. We did a day trip back up to Thompson Pass where we will also spend the night on our way out. It is always lovely to drive through the beautiful Keystone Canyon and see the many waterf...
T08-069 The Road to Valdez, again! This time on a different route, different part of the summer
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There is so much we want to experience in Valdez, Alaska. It will take this second trip and even another trip as things happen at different times.
T08-068 Fairbanks, Alaska | Riverboat Discovery | We experienced minus 65 degrees below zero.
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An amazing experience in Fairbanks is the Riverboat Discovery adventure. We rode in an actual paddle wheel boat down the river. Part of the adventure include seeing a float plane land and take off right beside the boat. Our boat stopped at a sled dog kennel, and we heard their story. Most exciting was a native village where we got off and were taught a lot of things by first nation people. Ther...
T08-067 Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve | Eagle, Alaska | Natural Spring water.
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We left Dawson City, Yukon Canada and came back to Alaska. After driving through Chicken, Alaska again, we took the road to Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve, which is managed by the National Parks Service and the Bureau of Land Management. This road is a 66 mile each way of dirt and gravel, after driving the Dalton and Dempster highways we were used to this. The site was worth the visit p...
T08-066 Dawson City, Yukon Canada
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Dawson City, like many old western towns in the US, has its own charm. It is a beautiful city and worth spending some time there instead of just driving through.
T08-065 Tuk to Dawson City
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In this video we leave Tuktoyaktuk and drive over 600 miles of gravel road to get back to Dawson City, Yukon.
T08-064 Dempster Highway to Tuktoyaktuk, NT Canada | The road less traveled
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We make it up the Dempster Highway to Tuktoyaktuk, NT Canada, first going through the Yukon Territory. We board and exit two more ferries provided by the Canada government. Again, we cross the Arctic Circle, then drive through the lovely town of Inuvik in the Northwestern Territories of Canada. Before finding a place to sleep for a while we stay up past 2:00 am to watch the sun not set, this on...
T08-063 Fairbanks, Alaska to the Dempster Highway in Canada
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In this video we make it back through Tok, Alaska where we take Alaska-5 for the first time. This road take us through Chicken, Alaska and to Alaska's northern most border crossing. We continue on the Top of the World Highway to Dawson City, Yukon in Canada. We only did a drive through at this time and this video stops at the Dempster Highway sign.
T08-062 Big Delta State Historical Park, Delta Junction, Alaska
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The Big Delta State Historical Park is another part of Alaska history that too few people stop to see. We will stop in this area on the way back as there is a great place to see how the Alaska Pipeline is bridged across a river.
T08-061 Dalton Highway, Dead Horse, and the Artic Circle
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T08-061 Dalton Highway, Dead Horse, and the Artic Circle
T08-060 Matanuska Glacier | Glacier View, Alaska
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T08-060 Matanuska Glacier | Glacier View, Alaska
T08-059 Kennecott Mines National Historical Landmark | McCarthy and Kennecott, Alaska
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T08-059 Kennecott Mines National Historical Landmark | McCarthy and Kennecott, Alaska
T08-058 Leaving Valdez, Alaska | We will be back two more times
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T08-058 Leaving Valdez, Alaska | We will be back two more times
T08-057 Valdez, Alaska | Tour on the Lu-Lu Belle | Columbia Glacier
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T08-057 Valdez, Alaska | Tour on the Lu-Lu Belle | Columbia Glacier
T08-056 Valdez, Alaska, Day 1 | RVing to Alaska in our Wolf Pup camper
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T08-056 Valdez, Alaska, Day 1 | RVing to Alaska in our Wolf Pup camper
T08-055 2024 06 25 The road to Valdez, Alaska
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T08-055 2024 06 25 The road to Valdez, Alaska
August 1, 2024 | Current Update
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August 1, 2024 | Current Update
T08-054 Hope, AK
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T08-054 Hope, AK
T08-053 Homer Alaska
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T08-053 Homer Alaska
T08-052 Kenai and Soldotna Alaska
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T08-052 Kenai and Soldotna Alaska
T08-051 Wittier, Alaska
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T08-051 Wittier, Alaska
T08-050 Last days in Anchorage, Alaska and Visiting Girdwood, Alaska
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T08-050 Last days in Anchorage, Alaska and Visiting Girdwood, Alaska
T08-049 The Road Back to Anchorage
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T08-049 The Road Back to Anchorage
T08-048 Seward, Alaska | Day 02
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T08-048 Seward, Alaska | Day 02

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @knutarvidhansen3300
    @knutarvidhansen3300 7 днів тому

    Thinking about american bad quality cars, wouldnt it be better for the environment to save these cars as a stock of spare parts instead of destroying them? Even ski-jumping is more fun to watch.

  • @user-ux2vm1wu9r
    @user-ux2vm1wu9r 25 днів тому

    You both are now Blue Noses. Crossed the Article Circle.

  • @Daddybear-ht8wi
    @Daddybear-ht8wi Місяць тому

    I worked out at the Sheep Creek pipeline camp back in the day. About a 1/2 hour drive from Valdez. And at the camp by the little airport owned/managed by Kennedy? at that time. Quite a beautiful area. I was in my early twenties then, and was there working as a bullcook ( camp maintenance) for a total of, um, 9 months maybe? Late summer, winter and spring as I recall. 6 weeks on and 2 weeks off was the work cycle. Loved the area and the time I spent there...

  • @karenfletcher6628
    @karenfletcher6628 Місяць тому

    Nice video!! What month did you all visit Alaska?

    • @BenAndMarissa
      @BenAndMarissa Місяць тому

      We got her on May 7th and won't leave until sometime in September.

    • @karenfletcher6628
      @karenfletcher6628 Місяць тому

      @@BenAndMarissa Cool trying to get an idea about the weather. We will be visiting at the beginning of September. Thx

  • @richardarmstrong5895
    @richardarmstrong5895 Місяць тому

    👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎 that why you need have remove bottom trees because peoples can't see thorugh block bottom by trees and better clear out view no bottom trees and do you understand what i said huh

  • @amdg2023
    @amdg2023 Місяць тому

    The Chevy square body ended it for me, they went to far, its over.

  • @travismaxwell9805
    @travismaxwell9805 Місяць тому

    ‘merica, just saying

  • @uan588
    @uan588 Місяць тому

    Launch new car.

  • @vernechappell4105
    @vernechappell4105 Місяць тому

    sleepy

  • @davidbarnsley8486
    @davidbarnsley8486 Місяць тому

    Some great video there ben I love how some of them ejected their engines

  • @cyanotyped
    @cyanotyped Місяць тому

    I was there!!!!

    • @jayblazek
      @jayblazek Місяць тому

      Would you go again? IS there a place to camp there?

    • @cyanotyped
      @cyanotyped Місяць тому

      @@jayblazek I would go again, but I wish I would have been better prepared last time. You should certainly try to get there early, as otherwise you'll likely end up parking on the shoulder of the highway about 3 miles away from the actual place and having to walk there. You should also bring your own food because the prices there are ridiculous with insane wait times. Those are really my only suggestions though, good luck.

    • @cyanotyped
      @cyanotyped Місяць тому

      @@jayblazek Also there are plenty of places to camp.

  • @rfiskillingussoftly6568
    @rfiskillingussoftly6568 Місяць тому

    Great job man! 🤙🇨🇦

  • @adamwatson7659
    @adamwatson7659 Місяць тому

    I feel like you should improve the safety involved and limit power in cars.

    • @hugskisses1601
      @hugskisses1601 Місяць тому

      I was thinking more power!!🤣🤣 God bless!!

    • @cyanotyped
      @cyanotyped Місяць тому

      Safety is overrated!!!!

    • @adamwatson7659
      @adamwatson7659 Місяць тому

      Just make everybody wear hard hats 😅

    • @cyanotyped
      @cyanotyped Місяць тому

      @@adamwatson7659 I was up on the mountain and pretty close to the cars lmao. You can see me recording in a few clips. I think they need to make em powerful enough to hit the water without fail 😂

    • @droptine7848
      @droptine7848 Місяць тому

      I was thinking are you kidding? You must be a safety guy on a job somewhere

  • @DanMorriss-ld7sb
    @DanMorriss-ld7sb Місяць тому

    Cool video. Please watch Dragon off-road 2023 car launch video. Thanks.

  • @douglasvankammen2916
    @douglasvankammen2916 2 місяці тому

    Would love to watch this live.

  • @thegreatnexus4207
    @thegreatnexus4207 2 місяці тому

    awesome video!

  • @alanhair5427
    @alanhair5427 2 місяці тому

    We were there 2 weeks ago, nice tour

  • @skyedog24
    @skyedog24 2 місяці тому

    What an impressive museum .Thank you. I could spend a long time in that building I would think.

  • @framusburns-hagstromiii808
    @framusburns-hagstromiii808 2 місяці тому

    Pioneer park is pretty much a whole lotta nothing..best thing in it is the Air museum and the riverboat...the rest is tired tourist-trap hokey carny-grade tackiness. Not much truly interesting and worth while in Fairbanks proper Save your $$ and time and don't bother going north of Denali Park. Fairbanks is mostly a tourist-trap surviving off the military and shaking down the tourists for every last dime they can squeeze out of them, but thats most of Alaska in a nutshell. When you leave, your wallet will be much much lighter. Stick to the parts of the state south of the Alaska range and along the coast and at least you will get more value for your time and $$.

  • @user-ux2vm1wu9r
    @user-ux2vm1wu9r 3 місяці тому

    Definitely awesome to view on our 65” tv!

  • @user-ux2vm1wu9r
    @user-ux2vm1wu9r 3 місяці тому

    Beautiful scenery! But I’m glad I’m where it’s warm. 😀

  • @SoloCruising
    @SoloCruising 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for sharing. Great video! #loveboatcruising Angie

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  • @user-ux2vm1wu9r
    @user-ux2vm1wu9r 4 місяці тому

    Very nice wood carvings.

  • @user-ux2vm1wu9r
    @user-ux2vm1wu9r 4 місяці тому

    Beautiful scenery!

  • @user-ux2vm1wu9r
    @user-ux2vm1wu9r 4 місяці тому

    Safe travels!! The gremlins in the Yukon are looking forward to catching you. May you live long and prosper… at least long enough to share some videos. 😂

  • @user-ux2vm1wu9r
    @user-ux2vm1wu9r 4 місяці тому

    Lombard St in SF would compare to crookedest street.😀 Definitely better have good brakes on Lombard.

    • @BenAndMarissa
      @BenAndMarissa 4 місяці тому

      Thanks for that information. I've added it to our list of places to see. I enjoy reading your comments!

  • @user-ux2vm1wu9r
    @user-ux2vm1wu9r 4 місяці тому

    Love those murals! That’s beautiful art! And, REAL men do quilt! 😀

  • @user-ux2vm1wu9r
    @user-ux2vm1wu9r 5 місяців тому

    Egyptian walk… practice practice practice!! 😂

  • @loboneiner1034
    @loboneiner1034 5 місяців тому

    I hope the wildfires didn't affect it

  • @Glybocs
    @Glybocs 10 місяців тому

    Wow i might go here

  • @mikebottiaux5850
    @mikebottiaux5850 10 місяців тому

    I lived in Marissa from 1960/88. It was once a thriving community, up until the Coal industry started making changes.

  • @alejandrorodriguez6812
    @alejandrorodriguez6812 Рік тому

    Hola, felicidades por su vídeo, saludos y apoyando con un like.

    • @BenAndMarissa
      @BenAndMarissa Рік тому

      I am glad you liked it. Thank you for your support.