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Here are a few best and worst for us so far.
Best time to be here - May and June. You are before the caravans, before the hordes of fisher people and before the worst of the mosquitos. Worst time to be here (according to locals) July and August. The place is over run with caravans, big motorhomes that won't fit anywhere, and 1-800-rent an RV rigs driven by people who have no clue where the bumpers or the mirrors are. And by folks who stop right in the middle of a 65 mph highway to gawk at and take pics of a seagull or a sparrow. The mosquitos are out with a vengeance then as well.
Best places to stay - Elks Clubs. Some are down right beautiful and all are in cities where you want to be, anyway. Always friendly and accommodating and filled with folks who know the local area well. We have never had a bum steer from anyone in an Elks Club here yet. Prices run from $15 to $25. The worst places to stay - the $50 - $60 per night heavily advertised RV parks. They are no better, just more expensive, usually out on the edges of towns where you want to be, and the staffs seem little interested in helping. They are all wound up for the next big caravan coming in. If you like to dry camp there are road turnouts all over the place. Pull in and stay the night for free.
Best weather - where you are right now. The weather changes so fast that it is hard to forecast and even harder to run from or run towards. So far the weather has been stunning everywhere. Worst weather - probably over the next mountain. You never know!
Most exciting places - most anywhere the road goes to the sea. Big name places like Homer, Seward, Valdez and Whittier all earn their reputations well. But, so do the lesser known and more out of the way places like Hope. Least exciting places (at least for us) - Tok and Anchorage. We have not yet been to Denali, Fairbanks or Dawson City so can't comment on any of those places.
Jerry
Jerry Work
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in the 1907 former Masonic Temple building
in historic Kerby, OR
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| Re: [GMCnet] Best and worst so far [message #301996 is a reply to message #301993] |
Sat, 11 June 2016 06:57  |
Ken Henderson
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Jerry,
If it fits your schedule, be in Sewart on 4 July. That's the big race up &
down the mountain beside the town. Quite an event, one of the highlights
of our visit. DON'T plan to participate in the race -- you're too old to
outrun the bears, much less the kids (and the old folks)! :-)
Ken H.
On Sat, Jun 11, 2016 at 1:16 AM, Gerald Work wrote:
> Here are a few best and worst for us so far.
>
> Best time to be here - May and June. You are before the caravans, before
> the hordes of fisher people and before the worst of the mosquitos. Worst
> time to be here (according to locals) July and August. The place is over
> run with caravans, big motorhomes that won't fit anywhere, and 1-800-rent
> an RV rigs driven by people who have no clue where the bumpers or the
> mirrors are. And by folks who stop right in the middle of a 65 mph highway
> to gawk at and take pics of a seagull or a sparrow. The mosquitos are out
> with a vengeance then as well.
>
> Best places to stay - Elks Clubs. Some are down right beautiful and all
> are in cities where you want to be, anyway. Always friendly and
> accommodating and filled with folks who know the local area well. We have
> never had a bum steer from anyone in an Elks Club here yet. Prices run
> from $15 to $25. The worst places to stay - the $50 - $60 per night
> heavily advertised RV parks. They are no better, just more expensive,
> usually out on the edges of towns where you want to be, and the staffs seem
> little interested in helping. They are all wound up for the next big
> caravan coming in. If you like to dry camp there are road turnouts all
> over the place. Pull in and stay the night for free.
>
> Best weather - where you are right now. The weather changes so fast that
> it is hard to forecast and even harder to run from or run towards. So far
> the weather has been stunning everywhere. Worst weather - probably over
> the next mountain. You never know!
>
> Most exciting places - most anywhere the road goes to the sea. Big name
> places like Homer, Seward, Valdez and Whittier all earn their reputations
> well. But, so do the lesser known and more out of the way places like
> Hope. Least exciting places (at least for us) - Tok and Anchorage. We
> have not yet been to Denali, Fairbanks or Dawson City so can't comment on
> any of those places.
>
> Jerry
>
> Jerry Work
> The Dovetail Joint
> Fine furniture designed & hand crafted
> in the 1907 former Masonic Temple building
> in historic Kerby, OR
> http://jerrywork.com
>
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Best and worst so far [message #302013 is a reply to message #301993] |
Sat, 11 June 2016 14:21 |
Sandra Price
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Jerry, do you have to be an Elk to stay at their parks?
Sandra and Bob
On Jun 11, 2016 12:17 AM, "Gerald Work" wrote:
> Here are a few best and worst for us so far.
>
> Best time to be here - May and June. You are before the caravans, before
> the hordes of fisher people and before the worst of the mosquitos. Worst
> time to be here (according to locals) July and August. The place is over
> run with caravans, big motorhomes that won't fit anywhere, and 1-800-rent
> an RV rigs driven by people who have no clue where the bumpers or the
> mirrors are. And by folks who stop right in the middle of a 65 mph highway
> to gawk at and take pics of a seagull or a sparrow. The mosquitos are out
> with a vengeance then as well.
>
> Best places to stay - Elks Clubs. Some are down right beautiful and all
> are in cities where you want to be, anyway. Always friendly and
> accommodating and filled with folks who know the local area well. We have
> never had a bum steer from anyone in an Elks Club here yet. Prices run
> from $15 to $25. The worst places to stay - the $50 - $60 per night
> heavily advertised RV parks. They are no better, just more expensive,
> usually out on the edges of towns where you want to be, and the staffs seem
> little interested in helping. They are all wound up for the next big
> caravan coming in. If you like to dry camp there are road turnouts all
> over the place. Pull in and stay the night for free.
>
> Best weather - where you are right now. The weather changes so fast that
> it is hard to forecast and even harder to run from or run towards. So far
> the weather has been stunning everywhere. Worst weather - probably over
> the next mountain. You never know!
>
> Most exciting places - most anywhere the road goes to the sea. Big name
> places like Homer, Seward, Valdez and Whittier all earn their reputations
> well. But, so do the lesser known and more out of the way places like
> Hope. Least exciting places (at least for us) - Tok and Anchorage. We
> have not yet been to Denali, Fairbanks or Dawson City so can't comment on
> any of those places.
>
> Jerry
>
> Jerry Work
> The Dovetail Joint
> Fine furniture designed & hand crafted
> in the 1907 former Masonic Temple building
> in historic Kerby, OR
> http://jerrywork.com
>
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Best and worst so far [message #302032 is a reply to message #301993] |
Sat, 11 June 2016 22:48 |
Handyman
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Last year we visited Sedona, and stayed at the Elk's there.
As a Dutch Citizen we could not be a member, but the president, told us that they sometimes took guests at there little campsite, there was a very big hospitallity, we even were invited to come to their weekly dinner, at the normal fee, the members had to pay.
Only our campgroundprice was, as I can recall, 10$ more then the members had to pay.
But two weeks later as we visited the SF region and had trouble finding a campsite for the last night we were in the US, at the Elks place near SF, we were rejected. No guests, only members!
Daniel
Daniel Jacobs, NL-USA 1977 GMC Eleganza II, Rebuild 455 (2019) 3.55 FD. FiTech and (Modified) FCC, Electric Pump, insulated GasTanks, 100A Alternator, APC, McDash, Schräder Valves + extern Fills, Ceramic Film, TPMS, FlexSteel Seats
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| Re: [GMCnet] Best and worst so far [message #302034 is a reply to message #302032] |
Sun, 12 June 2016 00:00 |
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Daniel,
If had a GMC there are owners in the area that would have provided you with a place to stay! ;-)
Regards,
Rob M.
USAussie - Downunder
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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Last year we visited Sedona, and stayed at the Elk's there.
As a Dutch Citizen we could not be a member, but the president, told us that they sometimes took guests at there little campsite,
there was a very big
hospitallity, we even were invited to come to there weekly dinner, at the normal fee, the members had to pay.
Only our campgroundprice was, as I can recall, 10$ more then the members had to pay.
But two weeks later as we visited the SF region and had trouble finding a campsite for the last night we were in the US, at the Elks
place near SF, we
were rejected. No guests, only members!
Daniel
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Always remember, the world is full of nice people!
So, if you can't find one, be one!
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Rob M. (USAussie)
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Sydney, Australia
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| Re: [GMCnet] Best and worst so far [message #302068 is a reply to message #302032] |
Sun, 12 June 2016 21:38 |
Sandra Price
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Thanks, Daniel. That helps.
Sandra
On Jun 11, 2016 10:49 PM, "Daniel Jacobs" wrote:
> Last year we visited Sedona, and stayed at the Elk's there.
> As a Dutch Citizen we could not be a member, but the president, told us
> that they sometimes took guests at there little campsite, there was a very
> big
> hospitallity, we even were invited to come to there weekly dinner, at the
> normal fee, the members had to pay.
> Only our campgroundprice was, as I can recall, 10$ more then the members
> had to pay.
>
> But two weeks later as we visited the SF region and had trouble finding a
> campsite for the last night we were in the US, at the Elks place near SF, we
> were rejected. No guests, only members!
>
> Daniel
> --
> Always remember, the world is full of nice people!
> So, if you can't find one, be one!
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Best and worst so far [message #302071 is a reply to message #302034] |
Sun, 12 June 2016 23:54 |
Handyman
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USAussie wrote on Sun, 12 June 2016 07:00Daniel,
If had a GMC there are owners in the area that would have provided you with a place to stay! 
Regards,
Rob M.
USAussie - Downunder
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble
Yes Rob,
That would be nice .... Who knows ....
Perhaps a GMC rental Possibility
PS: You have also became "Flagged" with the USFlag
Bye, Daniel
Currently from Vancouver, CA
Daniel Jacobs, NL-USA 1977 GMC Eleganza II, Rebuild 455 (2019) 3.55 FD. FiTech and (Modified) FCC, Electric Pump, insulated GasTanks, 100A Alternator, APC, McDash, Schräder Valves + extern Fills, Ceramic Film, TPMS, FlexSteel Seats
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