cantwell, fairbanks, chena hot springs, and then paxson where we off roaded [ and on ] on the denali highway... most of which said" highway" is unpaved with crumbling shoulders etc.

at that elevation [ 3500-4000 feet] this far north the lakes are just losing their ice: this picture shows a lake near paxson. the grayish part is slushy ice, the only open water is around the edge in the foreground:

the richardson highway is quite beautiful this time of year [ taken through window of moving motor home ]:

four wheeling is fun, but this is wild country and bear country ..... i always kept these companions on me:

this fellow was just wandering on the road, maybe cause it is easier walking. we stopped , he stopped and stared at us, as we stared at him. i have a permit for this area starting august 10,

was hot [ for us means 70s, low 80s, humidity about 13% ] and sunny, with the sunlight lasting over 20 hours each day!!