Two RV Gypsies: Full-Time RVers
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North Pole,
Alaska (page 1 of 2) |
| North Pole is on the Richardson Highway, about 12 miles southeast of Fairbanks. Elevation 500 feet. The post office is on Santa Claus Lane. North Pole had its beginnings in 1944, when Bon V. Davis homesteaded this area. Dahl and Gaske Development Co. bought the Davis homestead, subdivided it and named it North Pole, hoping to attract a toy manufacturer who could advertise products as being made in North Pole. The city incorporated in 1953 and developed as a theme city "Where the Spirit of Christmas Lives All Year Long" |
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every pole
on the main street had a different flag sign |
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| The two RV Gypsies stayed at two different campgrounds in North Pole. The first one was the RV Park on Badger Road because it was closer to Fairbanks. July 9, 2009 70 full hookups, 30/50 amp, free Wi-Fi, CATV, free clean private showers/restrooms and vehicle was area, laundromat, gift shop, gas/diesel, tent area, ATM. Friendly personnel in the office. A nice campground. They will accept mail for you at the office. No washing vehicles, no clotheslines, no campfires. | |
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The second campground was Santa Land R.V. Park right next to The Santa House. July 19, 2009. Full services, free park wide secured Wi-Fi free for 3 days , CATV/showers, 50 amp, private bathrooms, pull-thrus, tours, shuttle and unique holiday setting. This was a Good Sam park. |
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The new
yard of the two RV Gypsies - North Pole, Alaska |
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The Santa
Claus House is right next door to Santa Land R.V. Park.
The outside of the building is painted for Christmas, of course. This
was started by Con and Nellie Miller in 1952. Con Miller was the city's
longest serving mayor (19 years). Store open all year-round. |
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Karen pinches the elf's
ear |
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Karen is
waiting in the sled for Santa to arrive - hope it's not a long wait! |
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| North Pole has an annual Winter Carnival with dog sled races, carnival games, food and craft booths. There's a big summer festival weekend celebration with carnival rides, food booths, arts and crafts and a parade. | |
When the two RV Gypsies drove by this campground in 2016, the campground was closed, but the Santa Claus House appeared to be open.