Near Glennallen, AK

​August 15, 2023

It was cold this morning, 42°. In my world that’s already considered cold. At least that’s what it was when I left at about 9:30 AM. It may have been colder as things seemed almost frosty. I headed north on the way to Haines Junction, and after a few hours it didn’t seem like I went that far, but I was able to make progress past some road construction and stops overlooking several glaciers. I met a man at the overlook who spends winters in Arizona, and knows Cave Creek well. I guess there is always a small world when we boil it down. Using my apps, I was able to find a pull out off of Highway 1, just before Glennallen. I have excellent reception, and once I found a spot for parking, I realized I was in blueberry country and gathered up a small bowl full, which will probably suit me for the next two mornings. I wore my bear bell, as I saw moose droppings. And I’m always aware of bear, or I’m always paranoid of bear. It’s raining……again.
















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  1. freebird26_2August 20, 2023 at 7:18 AM

    Catching up on your blogs! Reliving the drive thru you. What aps do you use to find those pull-outs. My experience has been drive until I find one. If that one is no good there's a better one down the road. Nee to try your way.

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