Part drive on unpaved road and then we hit the bitumen. It felt really, really good!! Stopped at Tok for morning tea and then drove on to Glenallen which has a population of 454. It is known for its outstanding scenery, great fishing and friendly people. Glenallen is the centre of the Copper River Basin, one of Alaska's premier outdoor recreation areas. It is bordered by four mountain ranges that include Wrangell St Elias National Park, the largest National Park in the United States and dozens of beautiful rivers.
Though Denali National Park contains the highest peak in North America, Wrangell-St Elias boasts nine out of the highest 16 peaks in the US as it serves as the crossroads of three great ranges, Wrangells in the north, Chugach Mountains in the south and the St. Elias Mountains arching up from the Gulf of Alaska.
The RV park owner arranged a dinner of salmon and beef for us that night and the Commissioner of Transport was there to formally greet and welcome us. The young First Nation children entertained us by dancing and singing. A very interesting and enjoyable evening. Although there was a cold wind blowing and we were all trying to keep warm. Some of the locals were easy to pick out as they were walking around in T-shirts and no jumpers.
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