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The area off of Skilak Lake Road burned during the Swan Lake fire during 2019. It burned nearly 75,000 acres. That is why the fireweed is so prevalent there. It is the first to bloom after a burn. And lore is that when fireweed blooms to the top there is 6 weeks until the first snow.

@NewstateNomads

3 жыл бұрын

Angie, that's what we had heard, though didn't realize the fireweed grows as a result! We were very fortunate during our visit to Alaska in 2019 to miss the fires in Kenai Peninsula and elsewhere in the state (though we almost always had smokey conditions throughout our 2 month trip). Thanks so much for watching and we appreciate you sharing all the insider scoop on fireweed! 👍 -Howard

You should have stopped at Wildman's in Cooper Landing to do your laundry....and have an amazing ice cream cone while you waited.

@leonafire1

3 жыл бұрын

I work there, I can vouch for the giant ice cream. My treat if you're still around and come in.

So much fun! Had to laugh at the laundry as I’m clean clothes ocd. 🙄

Wow! Beautiful scenery, beautiful adventures, beautiful State, and beautiful vloggers! Awesome episode Katelyn and Howard. Made for an awesome Sunday. Peace and Calm. 👍🏻😎🇨🇦

Just unbelievably gorgeous!!!! 😎👍🏻

@NewstateNomads

3 жыл бұрын

It really is, Donald! We're so lucky to have the opportunity to share Alaska with all of you this summer. 👍 -Howard

It amazes me how beautiful this is! That campground RIGHT ON THE RIVER! Can’t believe it!! 😍

Been here many times... very Kool spot

Very nice production, thanks!

@NewstateNomads

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Paul! Glad you enjoyed it!

Such beautiful scenery,and the waters were amazing. One even looked like a teal blue,so gorgeous.Everywhere you went,it was absolutely stunning. The food looked so delicious,as usual. I think you did a great job hiking,you need a rest now..haha. Good luck with the laundry..🙂. Take care..💕🇨🇦

Thanks for the great videos!

What a life! Enjoying your adventure! Have fun and keep smiling!

Yeah, YOUR work-from-home space totally beat up MY work-from-home space, took its lunch money and shoved it into a locker! 😂 What a spectacular river. Loved this video as always! 💖

I enjoy your videos and you do very nice work. I have lived here over 31 years and the closest I've been to the Russian River falls is the highway... 😂 So thanks and have good travels.

@NewstateNomads

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Doug, glad we could share the view from the falls with a local! 👍 -Howard

Great vid! Alaska is on my bucket list. Thanks for sharing,,,,Safe travels!

What a great camping spot. Love the raft trip. Just a nice gentle ride. We did a float down the Colorado river a the Grand Canyon years ago. That was was so cold but I bet your was colder 🥶. I had to laugh, y’all had coats and the Alaskans were in shorts. Great video 👍🏼

Awesome place. Great information. Thanks Don

Thanks for the great videos! It's very useful for us to learn anything we can about Alaska as we are planning a 4 month trip to Alaska next year. Keep up the great job!

Stringers are the line that people carry their fish on from the river back to the car, easy meal for the bears

You guys hooked up with a nice couple while up there...love their name "FNA"...very creative:)

Great video

@NewstateNomads

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ed!! 🥰

🥰 I like your videos, I wanted to ask what camera you use and what microphone you use because I can hear your voice very well

Another fun day in God's country👍

Life span of the Alaska fireweed is 13 weeks. When they have exhausted their life span, summer is over! 🌸 Enjoying your Lovely roadtrips!!

@NewstateNomads

3 жыл бұрын

Ah, thanks for that! Loving all we are learning from all of you! Glad you're along for the journey. 👍 -Howard

@Harold710

Жыл бұрын

I miss the Fireweed, it doesn't grow here in SE Pennsylvania.

You sounded like Mr. Rogers when you asked, “Do you know how to use bear spray?”

@NewstateNomads

3 жыл бұрын

Now that you mention it, I can hear the resemblance! 😂 It's a little funny and kinda scary that so many people will buy bear spray, never practice with it, and just hope if the time comes they use it right. PSA for other viewers: take your can outside, practice releasing the safety, and give a quick spray to test your aim... 👍 -Howard

So where is your CR-V? We see you hook up but the next few frames show you driving your Winnebago Naviion with no tow!

What is name of your friends website you are doing some tours with? Love watching your adventures. I have a trip planned for Fairbanks in October if you are still around love to see you

I think I somehow deleted my comment from earlier but I wanted to add that I just saw some FB posts where people were recommending the fireweed icecream in Talkeetna. 👍💕🍨 -Aimee

Hello Newstates! Just wanted to let you know that I’m loving the videos. I’m wondering what happened with your plans to go back to Mexico? Did I miss why you didn’t go back?

Hi, fellow Highlander here. I've been following your Alaska adventure, looks like an awesome time with amazing sights. I think y'all are doing it right. Having fun. How do you keep up with the dogs? I'm about a year and a half away from heading up there as well. Planning to take one dog. Was curious. Enjoy your adventure.

You mentioned bear spray...did you rent a canister somewhere and where? Or did you buy one, and where did you buy it? If bought it, it is good for how long, if not used, of course. Love the comment from mom!!!

@NewstateNomads

2 жыл бұрын

Terry, thanks as always for watching and great question! We bought our bear spray in 2019 during our first visit to Alaska. It is still not expired, and you can travel across the US/Canada land border with it. Would you be driving or flying up next year? You can find bear spray for sale EVERYWHERE in Alaska, but probably lowest prices will be at the Bass Pro or Cabelas in Anchorage. -Howard

Where was your last campsite in this video? We are going there in May-June RV’ing and would love to stay (especially since it’s free).

if I recall right you all used nomad internet? if so how did it work in Alaska?