Northwest Van Campers Blog

Visiting Denali National Park in a Camper Van

November 14, 2012

Northwest Van Campers will get you to Denali National Park It’s a great drive north from Anchorage to get to Denali National Park. The scenery along the way is beautiful and you’ll have the opportunity to stop off in Talkeetna to see where most Mt. Denali expeditions leave by plane. You’ll be able to see [...]

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Talkeetna and Byers Lake

June 3, 2012

Nothing beats a van road-trip up the Parks Highway into the Matanuska/Susitna Valley. The beautiful views of the Alaska Range open up as you pass Willow northbound to Talkeetna. Make sure to get off at the Talkeetna Junction and drive 14 miles into the downtown area where you can walk down Main Street to check [...]

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Hope or Bust!!

June 3, 2012

Hope is a quant, little town with population of just 200, located at the end of a 17 mile paved road which runs parallel to the 6 Mile River. As you wind into the forest, look for the private campsites perched along the Turnagain Arm; perfect to park the van and set up camp. Continue [...]

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Calling All Competitors

April 4, 2012

Alaska’s community is filled with very active people and these groups love to see just how far they can push their bodies! They are constantly challenging themselves with aggressive competitions throughout the year. For example: the Iditarod, a 1200 mile journey where racers use a dog sled team to cover the distance over 9(ish) days [...]

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ALASKA FISHING AND VAN CAMPING

March 14, 2012

The Alaska road-trip season is fast approaching and as the snow melts the summer activities will begin. Fishing in Alaska is an adventure that many come back for year after year and one-time visitors remember forever. The Alaskan delicacy white fish “Halibut” really begin biting in May. We suggest heading to Whittier, Seward or Homer [...]

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Site Launch!

February 23, 2012

We’re happy to announce the launch of our official site at http://www.northwestvancampers.com for our company, Northwest Van Campers LLC. You can plan a trip here or request a reservation here. We look forward to hearing from you!

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