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On the morning of May 18, 1980, a month before we (Allen & Terri) met, Mount St. Helens unleashed its catastrophic eruption.

The highlight of today was reaching the international border between Canada and the United States.

We are settled in and enjoying our first full day in Fairbanks.

In the heart of Kentucky stands a structure that has captivated the imagination and curiosity of countless visitors: The Ark Encounter.

Random thoughts. Nothing more. Nothing less.

We packed in a lot of Alaska in just a few short days.

Perhaps we can call these times, “moments of goodness.”

Amidst the rugged beauty of Fairbanks, Alaska, lies an unexpected treasure—a vintage car museum.

About a month ago, on June 19th, we embarked on a journey north to the Yukon River. We’ve been wanting to share our adventure, so here goes.

Alaska is an enormously vast land of beauty and untamed wilderness and home to one of the engineering marvels of the 20th century.

The train ride aboard Alaskan Railways, Denali Star, was fantastic.

Denali is not just a park; it’s a narrative of the wild tundra and a testament to the expanse of Alaska.

Interesting tidbits about Alaska.

The rarity of nuggets.

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