a couple of the Musk Ox that are at this farm
this reindeer is molting and really looks bad. they rub against trees and fences to get the old off while the new is coming in.
the reindeer have a protective portion of the antler between the eyes to protect them in the rutting season. When the rut is over they loose it along with the antlers.
a baby reindeer following mom for some nourishment
overview of the farm at he University where we saw the Musk Ox
Musk Ox up close and personal.
Our campground allows the old cars to parade through every Wednesday-this was only of sample of the ones that came in while we were there.
this photo was taken at 2:30 in the morning in Fairbanks - not much darkness here.
Bil told Santa that I had been very naughty. So i am getting a scolding.
hugs from a very big bear
just trying out the elf hat - perhaps I have found the right job for retirement.
reindeer facts on the care etc of the animals
one of Santa's reindeer
Norther Terminus of the ALCAN highway.
Welcome to the North Pole
This is Santa's place and kids can experience Santa all year.
Santa is larger than life at the North Pole
letters to Santa are displayed at the North Pole.
Bil & Remi in front of a thatch roofed cabin. Would you like to keep this trimmed? It also has a tree on it.
Notice how short the door is next to Toni.
Rika's still has a lot of old pieces from the by gone days. This is a nicer tub than most had.
The Alaskan pipeline is suspended above ground due to the permafrost and continual freezing of the ground.
the signs for Rika's Roadhouse -one of the old roadhouses that served in the building of the area.
moose guard to protect from damage when you hit them.
one of the moose we finally saw.
Delta Junction can be a deep freeze.
Bil kept saying there were huge mosquitoes and he finally found one.
the various sizes of the pipeline. It has increased in size over the years.
Bil & Barb at the International marker
Bil has "dish envy" can yo imagine what you could receive with a dish like that?
Road construction - one of their other seasons -just like in the north of the lower 48 states
the roller coaster road that is caused by the permafrost under the roads.
note the little red flags, they show where the frost heaves or roller coaster road problems are so you can slow way down.
a roadside monument to some sort of deity
a view across the distance showing the beauty of the mountains
wild horses in the yukon
this campground had close quarters if you had slides. the rear one overlaps the neighbor's slide
Bil has really gotten strong - pushing the car in reverse so they can hook up
more of the beauty the Lord has given us to enjoy
fish ladder so the fish can get over the dam
old paddle wheel from a paddle wheeler like the one below.
more of natures beauty
interesting building painted with mountains on the outer walls
the wee bit of sun hitting the snow as we headed into some rain
the glacier's are awesome.
you can see a small avalanche in this glacier
I think Bil could tell us where every ice cream store is -this might be the size of cone he was looking for.
and of course are vandals everywhere- what part of no target shooting do you suppose the holes in the sign reflect
some of the beautiful scenery along the way
the mud and what is with the mud
Captian James Cook and the story of the area
Cook Inlet overview and story
the start of salmon fishing--appears to be combat fishing - shoulder to shoulder
the prize at the end of the day - the guys are waiting for less crowded areas
many bunnies in our campground
interesting igloo building we passed on our way south
ready-set-go the guys are very competitive
more of the beautiful sights all around us in our travels here
a railroad bridge shows in the distance filling the gap between the mountains
a working river- the barge is in for the night
this reindeer is molting and really looks bad. they rub against trees and fences to get the old off while the new is coming in.
the reindeer have a protective portion of the antler between the eyes to protect them in the rutting season. When the rut is over they loose it along with the antlers.
a baby reindeer following mom for some nourishment
overview of the farm at he University where we saw the Musk Ox
Musk Ox up close and personal.
Our campground allows the old cars to parade through every Wednesday-this was only of sample of the ones that came in while we were there.
this photo was taken at 2:30 in the morning in Fairbanks - not much darkness here.
Bil told Santa that I had been very naughty. So i am getting a scolding.
hugs from a very big bear
just trying out the elf hat - perhaps I have found the right job for retirement.
reindeer facts on the care etc of the animals
one of Santa's reindeer
Norther Terminus of the ALCAN highway.
Welcome to the North Pole
This is Santa's place and kids can experience Santa all year.
Santa is larger than life at the North Pole
letters to Santa are displayed at the North Pole.
Bil & Remi in front of a thatch roofed cabin. Would you like to keep this trimmed? It also has a tree on it.
Notice how short the door is next to Toni.
Rika's still has a lot of old pieces from the by gone days. This is a nicer tub than most had.
The Alaskan pipeline is suspended above ground due to the permafrost and continual freezing of the ground.
the signs for Rika's Roadhouse -one of the old roadhouses that served in the building of the area.
moose guard to protect from damage when you hit them.
one of the moose we finally saw.
Delta Junction can be a deep freeze.
Bil kept saying there were huge mosquitoes and he finally found one.
the various sizes of the pipeline. It has increased in size over the years.
Bil & Barb at the International marker
Bil has "dish envy" can yo imagine what you could receive with a dish like that?
Road construction - one of their other seasons -just like in the north of the lower 48 states
the roller coaster road that is caused by the permafrost under the roads.
note the little red flags, they show where the frost heaves or roller coaster road problems are so you can slow way down.
a roadside monument to some sort of deity
a view across the distance showing the beauty of the mountains
wild horses in the yukon
this campground had close quarters if you had slides. the rear one overlaps the neighbor's slide
Bil has really gotten strong - pushing the car in reverse so they can hook up
more of the beauty the Lord has given us to enjoy
fish ladder so the fish can get over the dam
old paddle wheel from a paddle wheeler like the one below.
more of natures beauty
