Dreaming Of The Kenai

I am in Phoenix. It will finally drop below 80 degrees today and all I can think of is life along the Kenai.

Driving in to work today I had a CD of Hobo Jim playing. Its almost winter in Alaska and I am ready to head back.

This will be my first Christmas and I can't wait. For now, Hobo Jim will have to do.

C

Eagle, Alaska

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Eagle, Alaska - On the south bank of the Yukon river, Eagle is a true bush town, and is accessible by road during the summer months. At the end of the road and the start of the river, a jump off point for wilderness trips and ferry service to Dawson City.

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Fairbanks, Alaska - The largest city in the interior of Alaska, Fairbanks is both a jump off and destination travel location. The city has museums, gold mining tours, river boat cruises, and day trips around town. Many people use Fairbanks as a jump off point for their trips to the arctic and Brooks Range in Northern Alaska.

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Chitna, Alaska - At the end of the pavement and the beginning of the McCarthy Road on the Copper River. Where many travelers park their cars and either fly or take the shuttle to the McCarthy/Kennicott area.