I've been reading a book about camping in Alaska and of course, most of it is about summer. Reading all of the great possibilities (not that winter doesn't have awesome ones as well) made me start thinking about moving the trip up a few months. I talked to Connor about it and we made a list of the different activities we could do along with the pros and cons which I've put below. This isn't set in stone, it's just another course of action that we're considering. We're always open to suggestions!
Festivals and Events
- Fairbanks Farmers Market
- Kodiak Crab Fest
- Midnight sun (around June 21)
Activities
- Bear and Wolf viewing
- Hiking
- Salmon fishing
- Glaciers
- Breweries/Wineries
- River trips
- Horseback riding
- Marine wildlife kayaking (whales and otters!) (multiple times XD)
- Dog sledding
Lodging
- Camping in most places (car or tent) (saves on money)
Pros and Cons
+warmer
+save money on gear
+safer
+midnight sun
+more wildlife (whales, otters, salmon, bears, wolves, eagles and other birds) (FOOD)
+ Connor can drive anytime :D (yay!)
+easier on car
+extra week
+not missing any holidays
+more things open
+less things to bring (big bonus- less carry ons)
-possibly very rainy
-northern lights
-amount of time off (jobs)
-MOSQUITOS (eww GIANT ones) GROSS
♡Steph
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