🐂🏕️ 2021 Alaska Road Trip: From the Canada Border to Anchorage

🐂🏕️ 2021 Alaska Road Trip: From the Canada Border to Anchorage | Newstates Go North: EP1

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Join us as we kick off our Ultimate Alaska road trip with musk ox, fantastic FREE camping and incredible scenery galore. Come along and start planning your own Alaskan adventure! Our Alaska Planning Guide is now available and on SALE! www.newstatenomads.com/rvalaska
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0:00 Intro
1:15 Fixing our tow vehicle in Tok, Alaska
3:25 Driving the Tok Cutoff from Tok to Glenallen - Current Tok Cutoff Conditions 2021
4:02 Glennallen Alaska, Driving the Glenn Highway to Anchorage
4:58 Katelyn's Rap Song
6:32 RV Camping in Anchorage, Alaska at Centennial Campground
7:29 Finding Boondocking in Alaska
10:22 Friday Fling in Palmer, Alaska - food, crafts, live music and the Matsu-Giants!
12:10 Visiting The Musk Ox Farm in Palmer, Alaska
15:10 Exploring Independence Mine State Historical Park and Alaska's Gold Rush History
16:37 Driving to the top of Hatcher Pass in the Talkeetna Mountains
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@karlamartins2761 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous scenery! Mountains make me cry too Katelyn. I want to hear your rap song completed too. We loved our Alaska visit too.

@gwenmoody8323 3 жыл бұрын

Wow beautiful. I wish I was young. I would love to go there. But I can see it through your eyes. Thank you. Hugs

@NewstateNomads 3 жыл бұрын

So glad we can share it with you Gwen! 🏔️🥰-Katelyn

@TheBrianRaglandChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Time to binge watch your videos will be the backdrop of my holiday season thank you guys.

@wereonourway 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your program my wife worked on the corona task force in the area and could not go out of state so we purchased a truck and a camper started camping throughout the state. So now we have starter on KZfaq and etc….. thank you you encouraged us.

@tarac5137 3 жыл бұрын

I expect a new line for Katelyn’s Alaska rap every week! 😁 You all see such wonderful sights. Thanks for taking us along!

@pglen6042 3 жыл бұрын

Scout must be your hiking dog

@jamesandamysroadtripadvent6104 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your advice on your last live feed. It has opened our eyes to just being ourselves. We love following you both. Keep safe and well.

@NewstateNomads 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you both! We are always happy to share, feel free to reach out anytime if we can be of help! 👍 -Howard

@TheBorderHookups 2 жыл бұрын

Great video you guys!

@NewstateNomads 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Alaska is definitely worth the planning and effort. 👍 -Howard

@TravelSmallLiveBig 3 жыл бұрын

Oh myyyyy this is amazing! You are such fun and such a pleasure to watch!

@theobedientpup 3 жыл бұрын

Tears of joy and then tears of laughter with a little rap there too funny. Gotta finish the song now Katelyn.

@celestepalm6949 2 жыл бұрын

So great living vicariously thru your _glorious_ Alaskan adventures! *LOVE* the musk ox farm!

@tlewisAK 3 жыл бұрын

I love driving the Glenn. It’s one of my favorite drives. The MatSu Glacier is amazing.

@PenaGirl1 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your adventures, especially this one! I grew up in the Mat-Su Valley but moved many years ago to the Lower 48 and miss Alaska’s majestic beauty!!!

@DestinationUnknownTravelVlog 3 жыл бұрын

Katelyn you are now officially Jackson's favorite KZfaqr lol He does the same thing everywhere we go!!

@ijblessjourney 3 жыл бұрын

Truly love your videos, informative and funny. Thank you I look forward to future videos.

@insectasaurusvanlife 2 жыл бұрын

Just subscribed. Love both your adventurous spirit.

@sandrap3047 3 жыл бұрын

Already loving your Alaska videos! So excited about this series! Glad your car is working now!

@NewstateNomads 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sandra! We're so glad too. And yay! Really happy to hear that, we have so much more to share. It's's going to be great! -Katelyn

@sandyoklahomatransient8557 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful video footage of Alaska! Now that site you picked along the river for boon docking was an excellent choice.

@dennisthehutt7442 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! The millionth video of driving in Alaska.

@NewstateNomads 3 жыл бұрын

Get ready for at least a dozen more, we're road tripping through Alaska for the next several months. 😂 Thanks for watching. -Howard

@davemaurer9709 3 жыл бұрын

So gorgeous!!!

@pglen6042 3 жыл бұрын

great video, thank you

@b1mfua33 3 жыл бұрын

So happy you got across the border. Such beautiful scenery,all of it was breathtaking!! Have to mention that huge cabbage,I thought my was big in our garden..😳. Love love the Musk Ox Sanctuary.They are so beautiful,and I find a very mysterious animal. Scout seemed to enjoy the outings also. Just beautiful scenery. Thank you again for this. Keep Safe..🙂

@NewstateNomads 3 жыл бұрын

We loved learning about the Musk Ox! They are very beautiful indeed. The giant Vegetables were amazing! So glad you enjoyed this episode. We have so many more amazing things to share! -Katelyn

@sherriweber7105 3 жыл бұрын

Love this video. Loved the history of the ox. Thank goodness you were ok from seeing three hairs. They weren’t Goldie Locks three bears either. Lol! I can’t believe how cold it is there right now. Do they have warm weather there? That fair you went to looked fun. That place where you boondocked looked nice by the river. Can’t wait to see next weeks video. Have a great week and see you soon!

@guillermoorihuelaamaro4823 Жыл бұрын

Está super bonito

@pglen6042 3 жыл бұрын

Have to wait for xx to find out what was so funny, darn.

@shannonalward217 3 жыл бұрын

So glad to see you guys finally enjoying Alaska! Loved the beautiful nature shots and your camping spot, but I would have enjoyed at least 30-45 minutes more exploring the creative process behind Katelyn’s rap song. 🎤🤣

@kimproffer695 2 жыл бұрын

I am thoroughly enjoying your amazing, breathtaking adventures!! I cannot wait to hit the road with my husband in the next mth or 2.

@NewstateNomads 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kim!! Oh you two are going to love it so much!

@justgawkin2418 2 жыл бұрын

BTW, some things aren't made to be purchased used. Looks like brake buddies are one of those things.

@IamaDutch-Kiwi 3 жыл бұрын

Off to a great start- battery replaced and caught up on much needed sleep. Well, I am hooked, what a beautiful world we live in. I understand the emotions Katelyn. Awesome. 👍 🇳🇿 🇳🇱 🙋‍♀️( ps. I did a 'shout out' to your channel in my latest video (It's time for Potato Salad) Link included.

@Blessed2RV 3 жыл бұрын

Not even halfway through the video and I'm dying on your lyrics! 🤣

@NewstateNomads 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely shouldn't quit my day job 🤣🤣🤣 we were dying watching it back. Catchy little jingle though lol

@USARoadtrip364 5 ай бұрын

thanks for sharing your video... quick question I have is ... what is the tag attached on the top/middle of the window.... just curious... thanks in advance.

@paticherry5222 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a new subscriber. My daughter, son-in-law and grandgirls live in Chugiak, AK., which is about 35 min out of Anchorage. It is absolutely beautiful out there. I'm enjoying your videos and love to see some of the places we've been too.

@soul.searching611 3 жыл бұрын

Wished you guys can drive to Barrow at the Arctic...it is something to see...Ice still in the ocean

@ericvaneck4296 3 жыл бұрын

Expensive batteries up their just like everything else. Very interesting video this week:)

@NewstateNomads 3 жыл бұрын

Haha! Batteries and avocados!

@singhispraise365 3 жыл бұрын

So happy I found this! I miss my 🏡

@NewstateNomads 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you found us, Victoria!! Which part of Alaska did you call home? We love it here. Get ready for many more episodes this summer! -Katelyn

@bigdanc.8429 3 жыл бұрын

I only use interstate batteries their top of the line series has a 5 year full replacement warranty and here in SE Florida batteries don't last but a year or two so I haven't had to pay for a new battery for over 15 years.

@charliebrown6301 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, loving this series. Can you say where that first boondocking location was by the river?

@TasteofRetirement 3 жыл бұрын

Caitlin, Waiting for the debut of your rap! Oh, thank you for mentioning Hong Kong, my hometown! Enjoying your trip!

@NewstateNomads 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, I might need a bit more practice first 🤣 and to write the rest! We'd love to visit Hong Kong one day! Thanks so much for watching. ❤️ -Katelyn

@TasteofRetirement 3 жыл бұрын

@@NewstateNomads Patiently waiting! Haha! Sorry for spelling your name incorrectly. Hong Kong is a beautiful city that everyone will fall in love with.

@akroadtripper6176 3 жыл бұрын

You guys are doing all the good spots. You should try Palmer Alehouse on Friday or Saturday. They have great music and great beer. Or Matanuska brewing, great food, just around the corner from where Friday fling was.

@NewstateNomads 3 жыл бұрын

Timothy, thanks for the great suggestions! We did check out the Alehouse on Friday after the Fling, and they were setting up for live music (we had dinner and drinks there). Very nice setup on a summer night! 👍 -Howard

@theericbart 3 жыл бұрын

Dutiful rhymes with beautiful

@mreppen1 11 ай бұрын

Hate to say it but you rushed through BC, and the Yukon way too fast. Maybe it was because of COVID at the time. My wife and I did Anchorage to Orange County, Ca through Banff and Alberta, and Montana it’s a far better drive. It took us 21 days. Saved our marriage.

@kikik5266 2 жыл бұрын

I know where the first boondock site was but where is the second one? I'm trying to olan our camping for the summer!

@Pinky121971 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Just wanted to share if you have change a new battery , its a good Idea to get your Alternator Checked, Even though it will start your Honda, the Old alternator wouldn't get the battery charge enough that pretty soon your back to square one. Had the same problem but was given advise by Road warrior on the Interstate . To get The alternator change, even a new remanufactured one. Works fine now. Stay Safe enjoyed your travels.

@jeffg8482 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Day! How is Scout doing? Thanks so much for sharing.....

@NewstateNomads 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeff! Scout is doing great. She's put on some weight and she loves exploring Alaska with us so far. Thanks for checking on her! -Katelyn

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

We were going to go to Alaska this summer with a bunch of other RV you tubers but put it off until 2022 because of the pandemic. We dont want to drag our 35 foot fifth wheel there because it will get destroyed. We are planning on putting a truck Camper on the Dually truck we use to pull our fifth wheel, and parking the Fifth wheel for the summer. We will be watching your adventure this summer for tips for next summer. I love the air horn bear warning, we are used to Florida bears which are not dangerous. We have a robust internet set up with directional antennas for getting signal in challenging areas. You have the travel vlogging down, we mostly do campground tours and RV diy projects, we tried the vlogging thing but it does not come naturally to us like you guys. How do you have the time to make videos and have jobs? Larry

@nwjeepgirl 3 жыл бұрын

Love you guys, LOVE Alaska!!!! How was it crossing the border with Covid restrictions? Are they allowing US Citizens to cross now for recreation?

@marybethcastimore58 2 жыл бұрын

Can you share the area that you boondocked near the running water that has good WIFI service?

@hannahm3665 2 жыл бұрын

Taking my kids nine and 11 and I took Alaska, what are some things for kids to do but you don't have to drive far.

@rolandalamo7389 3 жыл бұрын

How did you get approved to cross into Canada to drive to Alaska. Want to go up this year but didn’t know you had to get approved since the border has been closed

@robertwhitehead8671HMCS 3 жыл бұрын

Last vid you made ref to no gas station data use GasBuddy app on Cell has all stations in eastern Canada and US so I'm guessing it's good in west too

@NewstateNomads 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Robert, and we definitely use Gas Buddy where possible. The major issue is connectivity in some of these remote locations (complete lack of connection to be honest) that makes Gas Buddy unusable unless you are researching far in advance. Additionally, there is the added complexity that several key stretches do not have a 24 hour gas station along the route. Thats why we rely so much on that single page gas/camping guide from the Alaska Highway visitors center so much. Maybe someday GasBuddy will offer an offline mode? -Howard

@pglen6042 3 жыл бұрын

confused, how is internet accessed without wifi?

@Rachskull 2 жыл бұрын

We just discovered you guys and you are our new favorite boondockers! What is Howard using on his phone to check for cell service? Is it an app? I have not seen one that quite looks like that. Do you use a booster or hotspot as well?

@NewstateNomads 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks so much! Yes, we have several apps that help us to figure out coverage, cell tower locations, etc. We do also have a booster (weBoost 55). Finally, we have two hotspots that we switch out SIM cards in depending on location. -Howard Here's also an article we wrote several years ago about connectivity. www.newstatenomads.com/rv-life/rv-tips-tricks/2019/great-rv-wifi-and-cellular-on-a-budget/

@NewstateNomads 2 жыл бұрын

Also, the three main apps we use are CellMapper, Ookla speed test and an app called "Coverage Map" with a green icon and white dots. All on Android.

@vlsi54199 3 жыл бұрын

Dream place. Out of curiosity, what are the required paper work to get through Canada? I thought they are not allowing cross country traveling by land...

@NewstateNomads 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jim! Thanks for watching. Like many others, we are working in Alaska this summer, and provided necessary documents/contracts to the Canadian border agents which were verified. Here's more information on what purposes Canada deems essential for travel to Alaska. -Howard travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/border#transit-alaska-us

@JanetBlake2010 Жыл бұрын

Was the group The Singing Sargents?

@kr639 2 жыл бұрын

Omg lmfaoro🤣🤣🤣 to thre rapper chick

@pglen6042 3 жыл бұрын

cc here but bbl, whee

@jacc9311 3 жыл бұрын

My first thought with the emotions....is she pregnant? Emotions can go all over..lack of sleep can do the same thing...lol...great video! Thanks for sharing!

@NewstateNomads 3 жыл бұрын

😆🤣 nope, I'm just an emotional person. Also lack of sleep yes hahaha thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it ☺️ -Katelyn

@terrylarkin690 3 жыл бұрын

When did you cross the Border is it now open. I was about to leave from Florida but it's not supposed to be open until July 21st

@2CorgiMom 3 жыл бұрын

Probably will not open on the 21st. Canada is way behind on their immunizations

@terrylarkin690 3 жыл бұрын

@@2CorgiMom last check they said July 21st. I'm heading there anyway.

@akroadtripper6176 3 жыл бұрын

I lived in AK 30 years and have driven the Tok Cut Off many times and I think this year, it is the best. They have done a lot of work on the road. Between the border and Tok is the absolute worst road in the United States. That’s the road you should comment on, how was that portion?

@NewstateNomads 3 жыл бұрын

Timothy, great point about the road from the border to Tok. Even between our last trip in 2019 and now, they've made a lot of progress on that section. It looked freshly paved for large portions, but wow the first few miles past the border are a rollercoaster (road leaning left and quickly to the right, frost heaves, potholes, etc). I remarked to Katelyn that it seems like that section must have a restriction (maybe land ownership?) that precludes major work near the border. Any insight into why that part is seemingly ignored? Thanks for watching! 👍 -Howard

@BlitzAlaska 2 жыл бұрын

The stretch from Destruction Bay to the border was insanely bad as of June of 21. We ripped off the drain valves on the camper going over huge frost heaves. It gets the worse the closer you get to the US border, then gets much better, but not great. Don't let your guard down until you get to Tok, but still be careful. The Tok cutoff wasn't great if you are going to Anchorage. Alaska DOT was out there paving, where as Yukon seems to be on extended covid leave or something. It was clear no work had been done in 2021. Maybe next year.

@okeythomas8001 3 жыл бұрын

99 deg in house your cold i laugh i get a new charge controller have my solar back soon

@Thesaltymedic36 3 жыл бұрын

Katelyn didn’t choose the thug life, the thug life chose her 😂 finish the rap 🎶🎶

@NewstateNomads 3 жыл бұрын

😆 laughing so hard. I feel like now I HAVE to. So much pressure! Hahaha -Katelyn

@kelanth462 3 жыл бұрын

@4:15 and @4:17 screen shot for new desktop background @10:53 good thing you had the fritters cause that joke was pretty corny

@francisek8356 3 жыл бұрын

How did you get approved to go through Canada? As non-essential travelers in 2021?

@NewstateNomads 3 жыл бұрын

HI Fran, thanks for watching. Like many others, we are working in Alaska this summer, and provided necessary documents/contracts to the Canadian border agents which were verified. Here's more information on what purposes Canada deems essential for travel to Alaska. -Howard travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/border#transit-alaska-us

@francisek8356 3 жыл бұрын

@@NewstateNomads oh ok. My husband & I both RV'd to Alaska from Florida in 2017 & 2019. We may have went again this year but I understood vacationing or traveling through without a purpose (employment, working etc) was not considered essential so was not allowed. We have friends that took their RV on the ferry out of Washington to get there, but very expensive. Thank you for the information..looks like you really enjoy what you do!