Two roads diverged on a yellow path.
And I? I took the one less traveled by...
And that has made all the difference.
Although my memory may have changed the lines a bit, we are truly taking one of the roads less traveled. We will cross the Arctic Circle on this path and, if all goes well, will dip our fingers (or toes!) in the Arctic Ocean.
We have been staying at a wonderful little cabin in Fairbanks for the past few days, drying out, reorganizing gear, washing clothes, and seeing the sites. The owners of Gram's Cabin have been a delight and have offered much information for the next phase of our journey.
Fairbanks is a great place and filled with unexpected treasures. The Visitor's Center is full of information and also a museum. We visited the University of Alaska's large Arctic animal center and learned about musk ox and caribou. On our return from Deadhorse, we hope to visit more of their museums.
Many have told us that the Dalton Highway is treacherous. (The road was featured in the third season of "Ice Road Truckers.") It is 460 miles of part paved, part gravel, and part dirt roads. It is a working road, made for truckers hauling heavy equipment for the oil fields. We will travel over high passes and long stretches of vast wilderness. Please keep us in your prayers and know that David has planned for the trip well. I'm ready for an adventure!
We will most likely be out of internet connection during the entire trip, so will catch up on our return.
I keep hearing Stan Rogers in my head. If you get to the Arctic Sea will you pick up a rock for me? I have a rock from the Pacific, Atlantic oceans, the Gulf and the Baltic Sea. One from the Arctic would be so great. You guys just keep trucking. The stories are great.
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