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http://www.adn.com/article/19990516/part-1-beacon-hopeI am a proud Alaskan. I enjoy its history and came across this article today. It seemed especially timely. It's a fairly long article and some may not find it as interesting as I did. But I wanted to throw it out there for you guys. It was kind of strange for me to read some of the stuff about AK's revered early settlers.
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« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2015, 07:12:43 PM » |
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I visited Alaska for 2 weeks. One of the hardest things I think I've ever had to do, at least for a long time...was leave.  I talked to many people who came and never left, and I can understand why. You SHOULD be proud to be an Alaskan. |
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« Reply #2 on: November 21, 2015, 07:20:22 PM » |
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awesome article. Thanks for sharing. Riding my bike there next summer.
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« Reply #3 on: November 21, 2015, 07:28:27 PM » |
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awesome article. Thanks for sharing. Riding my bike there next summer.
Cool  I think you'll love it. Have you got a set plan ? If you have any questions I'd be happy to give my input.  |
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« Reply #4 on: November 21, 2015, 07:36:30 PM » |
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awesome article. Thanks for sharing. Riding my bike there next summer.
Just one thing, if I may: remember that the Alaskan Highway is under a permanent state of construction. Read up on normal road conditions to understand before you travel. |
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« Reply #5 on: November 21, 2015, 07:54:15 PM » |
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awesome article. Thanks for sharing. Riding my bike there next summer.
Cool I think you'll love it. Have you got a set plan ? If you have any questions I'd be happy to give my input. I will as time gets closer. Making up a plan after the first of the year. Up through the Canadian Rockies one way and home a different route. Thanks for the offer. Got to get this off my bucket list. |
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« Reply #6 on: November 21, 2015, 08:08:44 PM » |
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Great article, I was vaguely aware of some of that history, but no idea of the details...very interesting reading. Funny, I've been close to the Alaska border 4 times in my life but for whatever reason never had the time to push on up into that great state. With the eldest daughter and son in law now settled in Northern BC which is well on the way, I'm sure we'll be taking advantage of being close enough when we visit them to get there very soon though |
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« Reply #7 on: November 21, 2015, 08:19:21 PM » |
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First wife is from Alaska. Spent a piece of a summer their and a piece of a winter. Came THIS close to becoming a full time resident. RIDE SAFE.
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« Reply #8 on: November 22, 2015, 01:18:11 AM » |
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Alaska  check bring mosquito netting dan |
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« Reply #9 on: November 22, 2015, 04:08:07 AM » |
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awesome article. Thanks for sharing. Riding my bike there next summer.
Just one thing, if I may: remember that the Alaskan Highway is under a permanent state of construction. Read up on normal road conditions to understand before you travel. Thats true, but it's like the New Jersey Turnpike now compared to years back. For anyone planning a trip up there , I would recommend the Cassiar Hwy. Much more scenic and rustic in my opinion. |
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« Reply #10 on: November 22, 2015, 07:48:04 AM » |
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Great article Rob, history not generally known. Thats true, but it's like the New Jersey Turnpike now compared to years back. I hope NOT! Last time I was on the NJ Turnpike, it was filled with traffic, cops, and construction cones that had no construction going on behind them. That's a road I make it a point of going around. |
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« Reply #11 on: November 22, 2015, 08:15:02 AM » |
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Great article Rob, history not generally known. Thats true, but it's like the New Jersey Turnpike now compared to years back. I hope NOT! Last time I was on the NJ Turnpike, it was filled with traffic, cops, and construction cones that had no construction going on behind them. That's a road I make it a point of going around.  Actually Bill I've never been to NJ. The Alaska Hiway is 99% paved now. "Back in the day" it was a 2 lane mud pit for 1800 miles. |
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« Reply #12 on: November 22, 2015, 08:30:23 AM » |
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if anyone goes to NJ
get Taylor ham and pizza
mom and pop corner store pizza
NJ turnpike is rough took it work many times
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« Reply #13 on: November 22, 2015, 08:31:02 AM » |
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Great article Rob, history not generally known. Thats true, but it's like the New Jersey Turnpike now compared to years back. I hope NOT! Last time I was on the NJ Turnpike, it was filled with traffic, cops, and construction cones that had no construction going on behind them. That's a road I make it a point of going around. Actually Bill I've never been to NJ. The Alaska Hiway is 99% paved now. "Back in the day" it was a 2 lane mud pit for 1800 miles. You're lucky! Just kidding. Once your away from the coast and big cities of NJ, it's pretty cool, with some great riding. Much like the rest of the country, I guess. I've never been to AK, or AZ for that matter, but hope to get to both someday. |
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