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Sunday, June 23, 2019

2019 Alaska Vacation Journal (43)

06/23/2019 / No Travel Day - Day Trip to Ninilchik, Alaska

Start Location:

Klondike RV Park
48665 Funny River Road, Soldotna, Alaska 99669
907.262.6035

Start Time: N/A

Mileage: 54,282.3

Cost Per Night: $45.26 USD
Weather: 52 - 77 F Sunny

Since we are leaving our current campsite right before the fourth of July holiday; we decided to book our next sight today. We attempted to call the Ninilchik Volcano View RV Park - the number on the internet was incorrect.

Therefore, we just took a drive out there. Ninilchik’s Volcano View RV Resort is located on the bluff overlooking the volcanoes that line Cook Inlet across from Ninilchik. This location features spectacular views of Illiamna, Redoubt, Spur, Augustine, Deep Creek and the Marine Services Beach Boat Launch.

Lynda, the camp host was very helpful. We were able to book a beautiful Bluff View site for two weeks.

We spotted a Moose leisurely grazing in a meadow just off the Sterling Hwy. Unbelievably, that same Moose was still there on our return trip.

The rest of the day was spent relaxing.

Wildlife Spotted: A Moose (same twice);

Active Volcano Redoubt

Fish and Clam Cleaning Station - Volcano View RV Resort

The Ninilchik River is a 21-mile-long stream on the Kenai Peninsula

2019 Alaska Vacation Journal

Saturday, June 22, 2019

2019 Alaska Vacation Journal (42)

06/22/2019 / No Travel Day – Shopping & Kenai Visitor & Cultural Center

Start Location:

Klondike RV Park
48665 Funny River Road, Soldotna, Alaska 99669
907.262.6035

Start Time: N/A

Mileage: 54,282.3

Cost Per Night: $45.26 USD
Weather: 50 - 70 F Sunny

Paul spent the morning inventorying our fishing gear. In the process, he stripped the bolts out of the back door; so, we needed to fix it. Off to Walmart we went.

As much as I hate shopping at Walmart; they had most of what we needed. I finally found a cell phone necklace holder and only $10.00 to boot. Paul bought a three-tiered bathroom corner caddy. That will triple out bathroom counter space!

On the way back to the RV, we stopped at an outdoor market/ craft fair. They had some nice stuff; only too pricey or too big to carry home. We did buy a nice tomato for tonight’s dinner.

We also stopped by the Kenai Visitor & Cultural Center. As we entered, we encountered the nice couple we talked to at the Marathon Campground Dump Station in Seward.

Then we realized that it was after two and we had not eaten since breakfast. The cashier at Walmart had recommended the Caribou Family Restaurant.

The eatery was deserted; just as we like it. Our service was first-rate, and the food was good. I had breaded fish with sweet potato tater tots. Those tots were the best. The atmosphere of the Caribou reminded us of our favorite café back home (Home Sweet Home).

All in all, just a relaxing day while getting all those pesky small chores done.

Wildlife Spotted: Three bald eagles being chased by a colony of seagulls