The Two RV Gypsies: Full-Time RVers
in Haines, Alaska and watched a bear fishing

The 146 mile Haines Highway connects Haines, Alaska with Haines Junction in the Yukon on the Alaska Highway. Haines Highway is usually snow-free by May. The Haines Highway is known for its grand views of glaciated mountains and the variety of scenery. In 2004, the two RV Gypsies cruised Alaska and went to the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve in Haines - if you use this link to go there now, a link at the bottom of the page can take you back here. BELOW: On this trip, the two RV Gypsies visited Haines for the sole purpose of seeing bears fish - mission accomplished.

You can drive into Haines Alaska at any time because the U.S. customs is open 24 hours a day as of 2007. But you can NOT cross into Canada from Haines between 11p.m. and 7 a.m. Alaska time because Canada customs is only open 8 a.m. to midnight Pacific time. - at least that was true when the two RV Gypsies were there.

Below: Haines Hitch-Up R.V. Park was nicely decorated around the office area. There was a car/RV wash directly across the street. No washing vehicles IN the campground. No clotheslines or clothes hanging outside. Do not use patio mats or door mats. Office personnel were very friendly and helpful and even directed the two RV Gypsies to the best bear viewing area. The park had cable TV with lots of channels except ABC, but the cable was only available at extra cost. Wi-Fi was also available at extra cost. The campground had a total of 92 sites and level, grassy spaces. 50 amp was available.



Below: The new yard of the two RV Gypsies, a nice level, grassy site. The two RV Gypsies could barely see the mountain in the background because of bad weather.

Below: Downtown Haines







Below; The two RV Gypsies drove their toad to the river to see the bears.

Below: Surprise! (not really) - More Construction along the way





Below: Look hard to see lots of people fishing in the river - they just look like dots in these photos.



Natives often use signs for shooting practice

Below: Lee Duquette found a big water toy - LOL

Below: A tree with a big fungus growth



lots of ducks in the river

Menu for the two RV Gypsies in Haines, Alaska
August 14 - 15, 2009

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driving to Haines, Alaska

Haines, Alaska (this page)

A bear fishing at Chilkoot Lake in Haines, Alaska

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Below; The two RV Gypsies drove their toad to the river to see the bears.

Below: Look hard to see lots of people fishing in the river - they just look like dots in these photos.

lots of ducks in the river

Menu for the two RV Gypsies in Haines, Alaska August 14 - 15, 2009

You may visit these sites in any order you choose. The page you are on is grayed out and cannot be chosen.

driving to Haines, Alaska

Haines, Alaska (this page)

A bear fishing at Chilkoot Lake in Haines, Alaska

OR

Continue Navigation in the order of your choice via the alphabetical or category buttons below

OR Click here to see travels by the year (not the best way)

Menu for the two RV Gypsies in Haines, Alaska
August 14 - 15, 2009

You may visit these sites in any order you choose.
The page you are on is grayed out and cannot be chosen.

Continue Navigation in the order of your choice
via the alphabetical or category buttons below