The plan to drive to the Arctic Circle today failed. We were about 80 miles into the 200 mile (one way) trip when the fog became so thick we could barely see where we were going. We couldn't see the point of going if we couldn't see where we were! So, we came back into Fairbanks and went to the Museum of the North. Interesting museum - we spent most of the afternoon there. Tomorrow is supposed to be rainy too, so we are giving up on the Arctic Circle. We will leave Fairbanks and head for Denali National Park for 2 or 3 days. The ball game was fun, but again it rained. The boat ride was a bit touristy, but also fun. The most interesting part was seeing Susan Butcher's sled dogs. She won the Iditarod 3 times. The dogs were all howling because they wanted to run. They put on a demonstration with an pulling an ATV instead of a sled.

Comments from Eldon: Yesterday was a great day for the river cruise. The fish camp was cool. I enjoyed seeing the salmon traps they use. The ball game was really minor league. The players work for companies in Fairbanks and basically play ball for their jobs. Boy, is Alaska fog dense. Disappointed we didn't go to the Arctic Circle, but if you can't see it, why blow a couple tires?

Comments from Larry: I went hunting yesterday while Eldon & Cindy went our their boat trip. I bagged my first Alaskan mouse. It was a buck. I'm so proud! I love Alaska.

In case you are wondering, it is the Alaska pipeline I am standing under.