North to Alaska

Where the river is windin' big nuggets they're findin'
North to Alaska go north the rush is on
North to Alaska go north the rush is on

– North to Alaska (Johnny Horton)

Waking up to subzero temperatures today meant it was actually colder in central Wisconsin than in Anchorage, Alaska. In fact, they got up to 33 and we were most in the teens. However, in both places they predict 3-6 inches of snow tonight.

Why do I care? Oh I don't care so much now, but in a few months I will... Actually 142 days to be precise.

Yup! Major, major Bucket List trip coming this summer! No, not hubby and me. He's not a traveling sightseeing type. I'm going with one of my sisters! 

In mid-June, my sister Renell and I will fly direct from Minneapolis to Anchorage on a Tuesday, then tool around in a camper van until the following Thursday. And in between, enjoying all the beauty that is Alaska and taking our sweet time. Since we'll be there during summer solstice – like I was in Sweden 2 years ago – it'll be the "land of the midnight sun." It's like an extra few days of vacation, in our minds.

So 10 days of little sleep, little showering, but hundreds of miles and thousands of photos, to be sure.

Cannot wait!

We for sure will go north of Anchorage to the Denali area and then south of Anchorage to Homer and Seward. What route we take to get here and there and what we'll see remains TBD. We have determined Denali first since we have some park tour reservations. Everything else is loose.

Two of our sisters have gone and have some ideas for us. If you've been in that area of Alaska – by land – and have favorite spots and sights to see, let me know. We'd love to see glaciers up close, some eagles and other wildlife too, without having to book a bunch of extra tours. 

Plus, we'll likely still want to be socially distancing then. Actually, a few days of non-showers and that'll take care of that! 

In the meantime, don't judge me if I starting singing Johnny Horton's "North to Alaska." I'm just that excited!