Tig Two

Whoa! We went expecting this curve ball!

We drove the infamous 14A....one of the most dangerous highways in the USA. It really wasn't all that bad....we went slow. In fact, it was a great adventure. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Funky Chunk / Danse Marcabe" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

On our way to AK we drove through the Badlands. It was well worth the side trip. Music: from https://filmmusic.io Eternity / Opportunity Walks / Rollin at 5 by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

This is day 2 of 3 on the Alaskan Highway. Again, this is a lot of windshield time, but the Imax was in it's full glory today! Scenery and wildlife! What a great day to drive the Alcan! Music from https://filmmusic.io "livning voyage / daily beetle / zanziba / fluffing a duck / rising tide / wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

In Girdwood, AK, we took the tram to the 'chalet'. There was a short but steep hike to the ridgeline. Beautiful views of the Turnagain Sound and Girdwood valley. Music- Andres Segovia Etudes - Track 2

The Yukon was as beautiful.....BUT..... We are now in Alaska! Wo-Hoo! Music from https://filmmusic.io "Tigris Palace / Mischef Maker / Ave marimba" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

This is a lot of windshield time but I wanted to give a good idea of what the highway looks like. Awesome....BTW! Music from https://filmmusic.io "Upbeat forever, Guts and Bourbon, Gallway" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

We are in Dawson Creek, BC, the beginning of the Alaskan Highway. Off we go! We found this great place for breakdfast. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Falla - The Miller's Dance

Waterfalls are everywhere! We did a couple adventures specifically for waterfalls but seemingly every creek/river has some water falling some place along it's route. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Aquarium/Batty McFadden/Garden Music" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Sandy and I spent a few days in WV. However, WV is not the place to escape the heat. So scenic drives were a major part of our adventures. I did go on a white-water rafting trip on the New River........intense! Music from https://filmmusic.io "Fearless / Fireflies / Firebrand" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

First time tubers! We will do it again. Mostly the experience is relaxing as you drift down the river but occasionally the river gets sassy! Music from https://filmmusic.io "Beachfront Celebration" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Campsite availability forced us to find this gem in the southeast part of TN. The campsite.....below average....Roan Mtn.....excellent. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Dark Fog / Digya / Raw / Porch Swing" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Sandy and I are escaping the heat for a bit. We are headed to the Appalachian Mountains. Mission accomplished! It takes some prep to get ready to go. But it was worth it. Music: Kevin MacLeod: www.incompetech.com

Sandy and I took a rafting trip on the Nantahala River. The rapids were class 1 and 2 but ending with a class 3. Yeah, we did get wet. The water in the river is 50 degrees. Refreshing on a hot day! Music from https://filmmusic.io "Movement-Proposition / Notanico Merergue" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Sandy and I took a train ride out of Bryson City, NC. The train took us past Fontana Lake and up the Nantahala Gorge. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wagon Wheel" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

We stayed outside of Linville, NC. The adventures in the area led us to the falls and the gorge. Scenic....as always. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Eternity / Funkorama" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

I was able to play this very mountainous course. Sandy, trooper as she is, walked the entire way. It started out foggy but after the 2nd hole it cleared to beautiful views and a challenging course. What a fun adventure! Music from https://filmmusic.io "Jazzyfrenchy" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

We didn't plan on this adventure but.... wow! Music from https://filmmusic.io "Artifact / District 4" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

On our travels down the Blue Ridge Parkway we noticed this pull off for the falls. On the way back from Mount Mitchell we decided to take the 3 mile hike. It was 70 ft. of steeply cascading water. Beautiful. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Mining by Midnight" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Sandy and I visited Grandfather Mtn. and Mount Mitchell. The higher elevations provided a wonderful escape from the heat of summer. Music from https://filmmusic.io "truth of the legend / on the ground" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Sandy and I hiked the Appalachian Trail from Newfound Gap to Charles's Bunion......and back. It was a total of 8 miles. Whew! The hike was taxing. Taxing....yet.....the journey was beautiful high Appalachian scenery and forest! I have new orders....no more rugged 8 mile hikes! Music from https://filmmusic.io "Welcome to the show, Tenderness, Sunny" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Side Trips galore on our way to Utah. Ahh the journey! This park has much more than just rock trees. It was a fun day. Music: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cool Vibes / Desert City / Drums of the Deep / Evening Fall / Hotrock" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Our son, Adam, and his wife, Lauren, joined us for this part of the adventure. Zion was as beautiful and as rugged as advertised. But what wasn't advertised was the crowds.....traffic and people everywhere. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Back on Track / Digya / Movement Proposition / Killers" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

One the most challenging and popular hikes in Zion is the Angel's Landing Trail. 1400 ft of elevation gain and walking on the edge of huge drop-offs! Yep! It can be scary. But we did it! Music from https://filmmusic.io "Amazing Grace / Saphire / Chase Pulse Faster / Curse of the Scara" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

On our way to Utah we took another 'Side Trip' to White Sands NP. It was a drive by viewing. We were in and out in less than 1:30 and part of that was eating lunch. We're glad we stopped by but don't go out of your way for this park.....all it is.....is white sand. Music: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Atlanteen Twilight / Bumba Crossing / Barroom Ballet" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)