Valdez to Chitina (397 KM)


if you are in Alaska now or going don’t forget to ride this road

Advgrrl Motorcycle Adventures & More

July 27th 2011

July 27 11 Valdez to Chitina (132)

July 27 11 Valdez to Chitina (133)

July 27 11 Valdez to Chitina (134)

July 27 11 Valdez to Chitina (135)

Ms. Peggy at the Salmon Hatchery. She wanted one of us to get in the picture with her, but Leslie was holding the camera and Cheryl was a wee bit tentative of her!

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Ton’s or REDS (Sockeye), have arrived this season but no bears for us to see, only one or two sea otters, no sea lions and only 3 Bald Eagles. The tide was coming in and I guess if we waited longer we might have been able to catch a bear or two but we had to get going.

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Cheryl July 27 11 (15)

Cheryl July 27 11 (12)

Fancy outhouses at the Hatchery

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The ride through the Thompson Pass to get to the interior was beautiful. Nice twisty roads, views to die for as usual and great weather.

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Waterfalls are a dime a dozen up here. All coming down from the 100’s if not thousands of glaciers Alaska has to offer. Glaciers are everywhere.

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Author: advgrrl

Avid ADV rider! This Blog is all about the adventure in adventure riding. Researching new bikes, routes, accessories, learning about other riders and hopefully a great place for others to comment and explore with me. PLUS, up and down's, wildlife, my dogs, my life!

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