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Monday, June 29

Getting There

Tonight we are in McCarthy, a place Alaskans call an "end of the road" place - actually, their are numerous "end of the road" places in Alaska and I'm pretty sure this won't be our last. To get to these places usually means a gravel/dirt road, some dust and/or mud, and lots of bumps. The pluses - no crowds, great scenery, and a guaranteed surprise or two.

The Kuskulana River Bridge
It's single lane is 238 feet above the river
Fuel Stop - we've got to have our ice cream

Gilahina Trestle - no longer in use, was built in 1911 in eight days

 

After 60 miles the end of the road and surprise - you park and walk the last half mile to town.

 

 

 
 

 

Turn in tomorrow to see why we drove to the end of this particular road.

 

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Eleanor · 510 weeks ago

The pictires are great; The bridge is unbelieveable. I am so glad you can get wifi in that area.
And it is really great to see all the sites without leaving my home. I can understand you need for the ice cream because I have and ice cream bar every afternoon. Because I learned a long time ago it isn't what you eat, it's how much you eat. When my husband learned that he lost 50 pounds.I will be tuning in tomorrow, can't wait to see the pictures; Thank you.
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Gofar · 510 weeks ago

How far north do you plan to go? Oh I forgot...no plans! Well, if you find yourself near Coldfoot, stop at the little hotel for a meal.
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Steve 56p · 510 weeks ago

Still don't know if we will be doing the Dalton Highway. All that gravel doesn't really excite me.
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Darryl · 510 weeks ago

Wow! The bridge built in 8 days in 1911 and still standing! Very nice pictures.
Hope everything is holding together on them roads.
Thank you for sharing this great road trip of yours.
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Anne · 510 weeks ago

Can you see Kodiak yet?!!!
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Steve 56p · 510 weeks ago

Not yet - but we're just down the road from Wasila, so I'm pretty sure we can see Russia. Hope Sara is home so she can point it out.
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Chris · 509 weeks ago

I visited McCarthy in '95. At that time you had to hand tram yourself (2 people) in a basket across the river. They are really upscale now with a bridge! Did a bit of walking out on the glacier and it was great. Stayed in a little hut the size of an ice fishing house in McCarthy.
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Steve 56p · 509 weeks ago

That tram is now on display at the McCarthy History Museum. The cables are still up - guess you could slide across, if you wanted to relive the good ole days.

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