A Different Side of Wrangell

After more than a week in the Tongass National Forest, I now experience a different side of Wrangell, geographically and culturally! In my new camping spot, I am closer to town and to the heartbeat of Wrangell. I have watched several float planes take off and observed countless boats coming in. I see more people…

Southeast Alaska – Week One

  I eased right into island life in Wrangell, AK. The themes this week: peace, solitude, and some interesting wildlife. Later in the week, I encounter people and enjoy the company. Best camping find – A view campsite with a huge shelter- maybe 15 x 15 feet. Underneath the shelter, a large picnic table where I…

People!

I had neighbors when I returned to my camp from town a few days ago! I recognized their R-Pod camper from the ferry ride out of Prince Rupert. I coincidentally took a photo of them pulling off the ferry in Ketchikan while I was walking Tango. Vickie and Jeremy live in Georgia, and this is their…

Arriving in Wrangell

The Malaspina pulled into Wrangell around 1:45 AM. I had drifted off in the Reclining Lounge but the overhead announcement put me on notice about 30 minutes before arrival. Rustle, rustle, pack up everything. Wait. The approach was so quiet I was not sure we were even moving. Plan A for Wrangell was to stop…

Finally, The Alaska Marine Highway

Clearly, based on my last post, I am in Wrangell, AK; however, I want to share a summary of the ferry trip up here!  The boarding process dragged on for hours. First I had to leave the car in line and walk about ¼ mile to get boarding passes for the car, myself, and Tango.…