09/26/2014 Travel Update

We continue to make progress on our travel home, tonight finds at Toad River RV Park in British Columbia, Canada.  Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday we had sunshine and great scenery.  Last night we stayed at Teslin, Yukon and woke to heavy overcast that turned into rain mid-day.  Temps were in the 30's until later this afternoon when they reached to 40's.  We are not seeing much variety in wildlife, but did see several wood bison today and one bull moose in Muncho Lake Provincial Park.

The fall colors are breath taking, although we haven't taken many pictures and they just wouldn't do justice to the real beauty.

We drove about 30 miles of  freshly sprayed calcium Chloride Alaska Highway 

What a mess, we were able to wash our rigs in Whitehorse

Mountain Sheep near Kluane Lake

More sheep

Interesting picture along Muncho Lake

Muncho Lake

On The Way To Wisconsin

Yesterday we left St. Theresa Resort and started our travel back to Wisconsin.  Before leaving we helped take care of the puppies one last time and then took the boys for their last walk at Scout Lake before going to Fred Meyers in Soldotna for last minute groceries and fuel.  After getting back to camp we got everything hooked and unhooked and squared away for our departure.

We pulled out of camp at 1:15 p.m. and enjoyed sunshine and the fall colors as we passed through Anchorage and Palmer.  The mountains, streams and colors are just breathtaking.  We ended the day pulling into Slide Mountain RV Park and Cabins about 30 miles west of Glennallen around 8:00 p.m.

A view from Slide Mountain RV Park

Slide Mountain RV Park was not busy, but a real nice small park

We awoke Wednesday morning to bright sunshine and frosty conditions.  Today we should cross into the Yukon Canada and hope to get as far as White River RV Park.

I forgot to mention Rosalie said she was having puppy withdrawal and am happy to report we don't have any extra dogs with us.

More as service and content allow.

Sunset At St. Theresa Lakeside Resort

Somewhere Over A Rainbow

Due to the number of rainy days it isn't unusual to see rainbows often.  Today while relaxing in the rig I was treated to these rainbows.

Note the rainbow through the trees and the double rainbow

Supper With Friends

Last night we met at Jim & Donna Meacham's near Sterling for a Thanksgiving dinner with friends.  Donna prepared a wonderful dinner including turkey, stuffing, white and sweet potatoes, gravy, corn, yams, brocolli, salad and relish trays, there was also jello, cake and ice cream for dessert.  It was nice to meet and visit with good friends.

Interesting rainbow near Sterling on our way to the Meacham's

Back Row: Yolanda & Carl Lindstrom, Middle: Kay & Rich Shook, Front: Rosalie Kerl, Donna Meacham & Ken Kerl.  Jim Meacham was on his way back from a hunting trip near Cantwell, AK

Fall on the Kenai Peninsula

Fall in Alaska comes early and goes by fast.  Here are some pictures from yesterdays walk with the boys at Scout Lake. http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aspunits/kenai/scoutlksrs.htm

Spirit likes to show his best side

Leave covered trail at Scout Lake

SPIRIT - Wake Up!

Somebody left their tube at Scout Lake.  We let the boys swim here earlier in the season

Fall Fireweed

Saint Theresa Lakeside Resort - Soldotna

Back in July we posted we had moved from Kasilof RV Park to St Theresa Lakeside Resort between Soldotna and Sterling.  We started by committing to a 1 week stay and now 2 months later are planning to leave for our journey back to Wisconsin.  Our stay has went by fast and we have enjoyed the setting and owners hospitality at the Resort.  We have posted some pictures of the goings on around the resort, but no pictures of the resort itself so here are some pictures along with the resort link.  http://www.sttheresaslake.com/

View from the RV picture window

Our rig and one of the cabins

The Resort Lodge

Fall on the west shore of Hall Lake

Cranberries, Puppies & Silvers

There is always something to do around here; Monday, Donna Meacham, Rosie and I went to Seward snagging Silvers, Rosie and Donna were the lucky ones as the pictures show.  As hard as I tried I could not catch one, but it was a fun day fishing anyway.   This was our last fishing trip of the season, so Tuesday I spent time stowing our fishing gear away in preparation for our trip home.  We ended the season with 68 Reds, 9 Silvers and 8 Pinks in the freezer.  We also ate/gave away 11 Reds and 2 Dolly's.  I estimate I also caught and released 150+ Pinks.

Donna snagging with the masses at Seward

Getting ready to cast for Silvers

Silver Delight

Puppy Pile - All 11 puppies are doing well and growing - they are 3 weeks old now

Wild Cranberries drying

We have picked and frozen about 16 cups of wild cranberries