I’m on a quick trip with my son to Alaska. The last time we were here about 15 years ago, this town was called Barrow. In 2016, locals voted to change the name to the Inupiat name Utqiaġvik, an Inupiat name which refers to a place for gathering food.
Utqiaġvik lies about 320 miles (515 km) north of the Arctic Circle. It is the northernmost city in North America. The sun remains above the horizon from about May 11 to August 1.
The Arctic Ocean surrounds Utqiaġvik on three sides.
The famous whale bone arch at the harbor has been replaced with concrete arches since we were here.
More to come as circumstances permit.
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Awesome! On my list!
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Visiting is worth the effort.
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Wow. To be able to travel these days is a luxury.
Alaska is very much in my bucket list. Has been there for a long time 😊
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It is a domestic trip. That makes it a lot easier. Being fully vaccinated and masking up made us feel safe. You will love Alaska when you make it up there.
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Oh yes. That makes sense.
God willing soon my friend.
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What is the temperature there?
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Highs were about 25F. Lows in single digits F. Cold as far as I’m concerned. Thanks for stopping by for a look and commenting!
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Unlike you, I would have worn more layers with that temperature!😊
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The good old long underwear really helps. 😉
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So the sun never sets from May 11 to August 1 in Utqiagvik?
Have a nice trip! I’m looking forward to reading your posts about this adventure. 🙂
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It’s great fun to see your pictures and hear the history. When my daughter and her b.f. from there split up, I took it off my bucket list.. 🤣🤣🤣 I hear amazing things. Enjoy John❣️
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Sorry about the break up. Alaska has such amazing scenery and wildlife. It is another world.
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This looks like an interesting story – looking forward to more.
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Whoa, are these 5.11 Tactical pants you’re wearing under the whalebones?
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Tactical pants sounds pretty fancy. 😄 These pants are just from Land’s End I believe. I like having multiple pockets when I travel.
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Try 5.11s – you’ll love them. I wear them “every day.” Great for traveling. They look just like yours, and I got a kick out of it because I was wearing mine.
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I will have to give them a try. 😊 I think I’ve seen ads for them.
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wow brilliant John! Looks amazing. Ive just looked it up on Google and that is SERIOUSLY north! a long way from Melbourne, Australia thats for sure
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You can’t get any farther north than Utqiaġvik in North America. 😊 The way people can live here is fascinating.
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I’m glad you are traveling again! Enjoy the time with your son…
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We are enjoying this short trip to the max.
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happy to hear that!
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It’s good you’re not talking about Barrow in the UK always known as Dump int he middle of nowhere.
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Barrow, UK and Barrow AK have one thing in common. They are both in the middle of nowhere. 😄
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Wow a whale bone. That’s unique 😀
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The bones felt like concrete. I thought they were artificial but turns out they are real. Very hard but relatively light weight.
Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
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Congratulations in getting away! Alaska is the stuff of dreams from where I’m sitting, hope you have a blast.
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The low fare, location and spending some time with my son was irresistible. It is a very quick trip (6 days total) but we are indeed enjoying it a lot.
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Woho so you are back on the road again ?
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Vaccinated, masked and travelling! There is a lot I’d forgotten in the year off.
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If you see the Northern Lights, say Hi for us.
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Totally overcast and without setting sun I think no chance, but it would be nice. 😊
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Wish you a good start to a great trip!
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Thanks much for taking a look at the post and leaving your comment.
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That looks so cold!!
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It was a lot colder than where I live in North Carolina, USA. About 20 degrees Fahrenheit. About normal here this time of year.
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