edwardt48
lady lake fl
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We are trying to decide caravan or solo.
We have a long hall just to get started from Central Florida.
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dkilley
Delta, BC, Cdn-Now in Rincon de Guayabitos-Mexico
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I have never been on a caravan, but would certainly like to try one sometime. I would say go it alone to Alaska. There are not too many things to see and do other than the most secinic sights in Noth America. Do you home work and my not to be missed are: Make a reservation and stay in Denali for a few days at the very least. Visit the ice house (near fairbanks)if its still around. Consider make a visit to the Calgary Stampede in early July if that fits your schedule. Make sure you drive the Icefields parkway between Jasper and Banff, it has fablous secenery.
You should have a great trip.
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j.frank
montgomery, alabama, usa
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If you like others deciding what you're going to see and how long you are going to stay at various stops, then you should caravan. You'll find you're spending more time than you'd like in places you wouldn't otherwise. You'll still spend lots of days sightseeing on your own. I can't see that what your caravan leaders do is worth what you pay. You'll have to decide which suits your wants/needs, but caravanning isn't for me.
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HarryWM
Wherever we are parked this time.
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j.frank wrote:If you like others deciding what you're going to see and how long you are going to stay at various stops, then you should caravan. You'll find you're spending more time than you'd like in places you wouldn't otherwise. You'll still spend lots of days sightseeing on your own. I can't see that what your caravan leaders do is worth what you pay. You'll have to decide which suits your wants/needs, but caravanning isn't for me. I completely agree. With a caravan, or for that matter any group, schedules have to be adhered to, no flexibility. No such thing as deciding you want to spend and extra day or two somewhere. Might have some flexibility with a group if you can get all to agree.
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Gadget Guy
Whitefish/Calgary
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Off we go, the Good Lord Willing. Probably travel by ourselves, maybe with one other unit, just depends on who. A NO for caravans for us, like to come and go as we please.
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sue.t
Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
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Having RVed to Yukon numerous times, and ventured into Alaska a couple of those times, we know we're never really travelling alone. Some of the areas are remote and you might drive 50 miles without seeing another vehicle, but if you have a problem, you can count on those vehicles stopping to help out. Especially if they are locals. And if you have to wait around an hour or two, no big deal ... you're fully equipped in an RV!
You'll learn about what to see and not see on your way north. Listen to the chatter and gossip in the campgrounds and share stories with the campers you see repeatedly, and you'll know what is a 'must see' and what you might prefer to avoid.
Spend a day soaking in Liard Hot Springs and you'll hear a wide variety of tales about assorted adventures. Usually there's a bit of exaggeration about how bad the road was here or there, but generally folks are doing their best to let you know what they think you need to know.
There are so many unique things to see and do, and if something strikes your fancy you might want to spend an extra day or two. Can't do that with a caravan.
And, yes, we're going back in 2009. Don't know if we'll go in the spring or fall yet ... maybe go in the spring and stay until the fall.
sue t.
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queenofthedock
stuart, fla
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We will be traveling solo next year. We have specific things we want to do that the caravans don't cover. We want to gold pan, atv, visit Kodiak Island, and of course fish.
You can plan your trip thru Bells and Bearfoot, used Church's Alaska camping book and the Milepost( occasionally). THere is so much information and preordering you can do. We found on our first trip
being flexible was a plus. Timing the Weather and fish runs provided us with a memory lasting trip.
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retired frog
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It all depends on your time frame. If you have the time, solo is the way to go because of the freedom of schedule. This year we had the time so we left in late May and returned to NY Sept. 1st. We spent one month traveling to AK, one month in AK, and one month returning. If we liked a location we stayed longer. We watched caravan members & thought in some cases it looked like organized mayhem, but maybe I'm wrong. What ever way you choose, I wish you well.
Happy Trails
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686Gold
Tremont, IL
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Went for two months in 2007 headed back in 2009 hopefully for four months. Cant wait to get back on the road again.
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jmckelvy
North Alabama
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I think about it every day. However it will be several years before I can retire and really do an Alaska trip right. So in the meantime I lurk on various websites and read about it.
Enjoy your trip however you do it and be sure to post so we can all enjoy also.
Jim
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