To round out the week, and one of the most amazing road trips ever, here’s a video montage of the road trip to Hyder, Alaska! An extra special thanks to Brian, Tim, and Rose for this wonderful trip! (I actually had no part in planning this vacation – it was all them!)
And another thanks to the amazingly talented Will Nealy who has written and recorded the brand spanking new Silly America theme song!!! You can hear the instrumental version here…and once my video skills get a little more up to snuff to be worthy of his incredible song I’ll be debuting the full version! Hopefully not too far in the future!
>>Watch this video on Vimeo.
>>Watch this video on YouTube.
Location: Hyder, Alaska
Date: June 27, 2009
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VIDEO: Road Trip to Hyder, Alaska
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Bear Glacier
Posted by Val on July 19th, 2009 at 6:52 pm | Permalink | No Comments » |
OK so I lied. I totally didn’t have time on Friday (or yesterday) to blog what I wanted to blog! So sorry, but as a special Sunday treat I’m going to feature what was promised: Bear Glacier!
Now, I know this website is called “Silly America” and this is neither silly nor in America (although Canada is in North America…so it counts!) any traveler has to pause to take in all the sites and sometimes there are things that you should never pass up seeing!
Bear Glacier lies on Highway 37A towards Stewart in British Columbia. It is one of few blue glaciers and is the easiest accessed blue glacier in the world.
Unfortunately you can definitely see the effects of global warming. The glacier once reached much further down, filling the entire Bear River Pass. In the 1940’s, however, the glacier began to melt and retreated, forming Strohn Lake which lies below. In 1967 it retreated more and continues to this day.
In any case, the glacier and its marvelous color is simply breathtaking and am amazing (and completely un-Silly) site to see!
Site: Bear Glacier
Location: Highway 37A, approximately 30 km before arriving in Stewart. There is a road side pull out to park.
Date: June 27, 2009
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Bear Glacier – Sneak Peek
Posted by Val on July 17th, 2009 at 7:57 am | Permalink | No Comments » |
Here’s a sneak peak of what you’ll see later today…
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British Columbia Landscapes – Part 2
Posted by Val on July 16th, 2009 at 2:38 pm | Permalink | No Comments » |
More shots from the beautiful scenic drive through British Columbia.
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British Columbia Landscapes
Posted by Val on July 16th, 2009 at 11:31 am | Permalink | No Comments » |
If you are thinking of driving twenty-some hours from the Washington to Hyder, Alaska, but are at all on the fence, I hope some of this gorgeous scenery of the British Columbia landscape will sway you in the right direction!
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Hyder this way!
Posted by Val on July 16th, 2009 at 8:52 am | Permalink | No Comments » |
A regular ole road sign…but it’s pointing to ALASKA!
Site: Hyder/Alaska Road Sign
Location: Stewart, BC, Canada
Date: June 27, 2009
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Hyder, Alaska Visitor Information – Meziadin Junction – Part 2
Posted by Val on July 15th, 2009 at 12:27 pm | Permalink | No Comments » |
Another reason to stop at Meziadin Junction is for the great views…
…and the chance to play in the middle of the virtually-deserted highway!
Site: Hyder, Alaska Visitor Information – Meziadin Junction
Location: Meziadin Junction, intersection of Highway 37 and 37A
Date: June 27, 2009
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