An unusual clear day!
Views of the Chugach Mountains.
After several days of rain and gloom, Friday dawned bright and clear. I was camped in the same parking area as last night and enjoyed a very restful night. One other camper pulled in late and was gone early this morning before I even got up. With the promise of clear, sunny skies, I packed quickly and headed for Homer.
The drive through the Chugach National Forest was splendid. I stopped at most every pullout to take in the rugged and colorful landscape. The traffic was not bad until I turned on to Highway 1 and headed for Cook Inlet and points south.
The traffic turned into a steady stream of cars and campers that became quite concerning in the narrow stretch along Coopers Landing. I have a feeling that some of the foreigners that come here and rent RVs are not prepared for narrow roads. The guardrails were tight up against the narrow blacktop and I met several motorhomes over on my side. Eventually the road widened and the driving was normal to Soldotna.
Soldotna is a big city. I pulled into Fred Meyers and noticed about 50 RVs in the parking lot. Fred Meyers welcomes RVs for 7 days and they even have a free dump, water, and garbage dumpster. It’s no wonder the travelers love it there. I was on a mission to make it to Homer so I just bought a couple of supplies and headed out.
Hope it doesn’t erupt for a few days!
Views so nice I showed them twice!
The views along the Inlet were gorgeous. It was so clear you could see all the Chigmat Mountains across the water. One turnout told of an active volcano named Redoubt Volcano in the Clark National Park. It stood out clearly and ominously across the bay.
Not on the ocean side but it’s OK.
Tonight I’m in Mariner Campground on Homer Spit. I’ll probably stay for a couple days to do some exploring. I already unloaded my motorcycle, signifying not just an overnight stop. I hope the weather stays like this for a few days.
That is a beautiful view. Glad you are finally getting some sunny days and blue skies.
Enjoy your time in Homer. There are several interesting things to see on the way back toward Anchorage so you may want to plan on a more leisurely trip when you head back up that way. We really enjoyed our time on the Kenai.
Great pictures – nice that you’re getting some sunny days. So, I’m curious – has it been worth the time and money so far to travel to Alaska? I loved it when I was there, but I flew in and out. I haven’t thought about a trip to Alaska in my RV. Would you recommend the trip with what you know so far?
Oh yes, Barb! It has been worth it! If you have been here on a cruise or flight in to see parts of the north, I’m not sure I would take the drive. But there is so much to see and driving at a slow pace is the best way to see Alaska. I would definitely recommend the drive for anyone with an adventurous spirit.