Two RV Gypsies: Full-Time RVers
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| Delta Junction Elevation of Delta
Junction- 1,180 feet |
| Delta Junction is known as the 'End of the Alaska Highway,' as the famous highway joins the existing Richardson Highway here to complete the route to Fairbanks. Named after the nearby Delta River, Delta Junction developed into an agricultural region as the result of state land disposal programs designed to encourage development. The area now is home to 37 large farms and more than 160 small farms. The area presents a picturesque rural setting complimented by spectacular views of the Alaska Range and the Delta River. Clear days allow stunning views of Mt. Hayes, Mt. Moffit and a number of other peaks. Accommodations: Three hotels/motels, fourteen bed and breakfast; ten restaurants. | ||
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The aboriginal inhabitants of the Delta area lived along the Tanana River, north of the present town. The community of Big Delta came into being just east of the junction of the Delta River and the Tanana River. A ferry there brought travelers across the Tanana. With the coming of the Alaska Highway during WWII, a community grew up at the junction of the Richardson Highway and the new Alaska or AlCan Highway. That community is now the City of Delta Junction. Today Delta Junction is a vibrant and friendly community with an economic center near the junction of the highways, but stretching far to the east and adjoining the US Army Fort Greely community to the south. It is also the official end of the Alaska Highway. From here, Richardson Highway leads to Fairbanks and connects Valdez at tidewater with Fairbanks in the interior. It predates the Alaska Highway by 20 years. |
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Below: Lee Duquette got attacked by a giant mosquito in 2009, but stood his ground against 2 giant mosquitos in 2016 |
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Below: One mosquito tried to bite Karen Duquette's arm, but she ducked down and said, "Oh no you don't" and then she ran away. (2016) |
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Below - The visitor
center (2009) |
Lee saw a log cabin behind the visitor center that he wanted to buy and move into. Karen said, "NO Way - case closed." | |
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The visitor center had historical
and wildflower displays just outside the large white milepost
for Mile 1422 of the Alaska Highway, which marks the end of the famous highway. The first two photos below are from 2016.
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Below: The Two RV Gypsies in 2009 |
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When the two RV Gypsies arrived at Delta Junction in 2016, the Visitor Center was closed, so they did not get new certificates, but below are the certificates from 2009. |
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left side of the Delta Deep Freeze thermometer dates
June 25, 1983 +9 degrees May 5, 1958 -10 degrees March 22, 2008 -17 degrees Feb. 21, 1988 -42 degrees Dec. 9, 1966 - 59 degrees Jan 30 1989 -66 degrees |
right side of the Delta Deep Freeze thermometer dates are as follows, from top to bottom: April 13, 2008 +2 degrees April 5, 2002 -9 degrees April 21, 1949 - 37 degrees March 5, 1992 -48 degrees Feb. 23, 1980 -60 degrees Jan 6, 1975 - 72 degrees |
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The two RV Gypsies stopped to eat at the Cave and enjoyed the food. Karen Duquette also enjoyed a nice specialty drink. Leaving the Cave, Karen took a quick picture of a rainbow. |
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