| Page Views: 6,241 Last Visit to Alaska: February, 2003 | Train Ride Through Alaska's Interior by kaloz - last update: Mar 1, 2003 |
Greetings from Honolulu . . . Alaska | Gretchen & Kaloz in Honolulu |
I live in Alaska, on Kodiak Island. This page is dedicated to a train trip I took in February 2003 from Anchorage to Fairbanks. The halfway point is at mile post 288.7 Honolulu Pass. Most people don't think of Honolulu in Alaska, and many Alaskans don't know about this place either. I saw it on the map and had to go even if just for a picture. Thank goodness there was snow there, we have had a very mild winter.
My friend Gretchen travelled with me on this trip, and though she says she gets cold, was a real trooper, putting up with my crazy ideas. |
|  | Alaska Railroad The history of the railroad in Alaska dates to 1904 when the first tracks were laid, but the Alaska central folded in 1909. The Railroad is still an important link to Alaska's interior though passenger service had suffered due to the completion of a roadway. It is still important for homesteaders who rely on it for transportation and supplies.
The Alaska Railroad uses a beautiful blue/gold motif. |
Enjoy the Fantastic Scenery Alaska is increadibly beautiful, and the train is a wonderful way to enjoy the scenery. Let them drive while you gawk. The train goes at a leisurely pace from Anchorage to Fairbanks taking 12 hours, and skirts Denali Park, if the skies are willing you may get excellent views of "The Great One".
This photo is of Hurricane Gultch at mile post 284.2. The creek is 296 feet below. | | |
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| Pros: | "Leisurely paced ride through some great scenery" | | Cons: | "At twelve hours it might be too long for some" | | In A Nutshell: | "A great way to visit the interior." |
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volopolo Fri Nov 28, 2008 11:27 UTC
Have cold here i know (i love warm) but anyway it is an excellent website! | killaree Wed Oct 31, 2007 23:08 UTC
I grew up here! Nearest house 5 mi; no water/electric. Kids were homeschooled; dad fixed tracks. To learn more, read "Journey to a Dream" by Mary Lovel available at lulu.com. I would love to have a higher resolution copy of this photo. | shermancityhall Mon May 29, 2006 06:55 UTC
Enjoyed the picture of my homestead - Sherman City Hall. Thanks! Cityhallresident. | ronny_m21 Thu May 12, 2005 16:42 UTC
good page!!! excellent reportings on your train trip.... |
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