Selling Candles at the Farmer's Market
Mike and I are in the midst of celebrating a long 4th of July weekend. Since Friday was the “unofficial” holiday, Mike and I decided to drive 90 miles north of North Pole to a place called Livengood (LIE-ven-good). The population of Livengood is 25. After filling the gas tank in our car, we headed out on our jaunt.
Driving north out of Fairbanks, we stopped at the Alyeska Pipeline. The Alyeska Pipeline runs from Prudoe Bay on Alaska’s North Slope down to Valdez. On average, the Pipeline carries 715,000 barrels of oil per day.
Mike and I left the Pipeline and stumbled upon Olnes City. Olnes City has a whopping population of 1. Yes, I said, one. We stopped and took a quick picture of the sign and looked for the one person who lives in Olnes City. Apparently, he or she was not home.
After a short stop, we drove farther north to Joy, Alaska. The ONLY thing to see or do in Joy is a visit to the Arctic Circle Trading Post. There is no electricity in Joy. The Trading Post and homes uses generators to generate electricity. There is no indoor plumbing. Therefore, the Men’s and Women’s outhouses are available to anyone who is in desperate need.
Farther up the road, we came to the Colorado Creek. We stopped to view the wildflowers and have a snack by the water. It was a beautiful area. After about 43 mosquito bites, we packed up and headed back on the road. We passed Livengood and arrived at the point where the paved road ends and the dirt road begins. We turned around and enjoyed the view coming from the other direction.
Today, Independence Day, Mike and I spent the day at the Tanana Valley Farmer’s Market selling candles. I may not have mentioned that Mike and I bought a candle company right after we moved here. If I didn't, Mike and I bought a candle company after we moved here. We named it Arctic Lights Candle Company. On Wednesday’s and Saturday’s, we sell our candles to locals and tourists. So far, it has been very successful and a lot of fun!
I hope everyone has a beautiful 4th of July. Stay safe and God bless!
Driving north out of Fairbanks, we stopped at the Alyeska Pipeline. The Alyeska Pipeline runs from Prudoe Bay on Alaska’s North Slope down to Valdez. On average, the Pipeline carries 715,000 barrels of oil per day.
Mike and I left the Pipeline and stumbled upon Olnes City. Olnes City has a whopping population of 1. Yes, I said, one. We stopped and took a quick picture of the sign and looked for the one person who lives in Olnes City. Apparently, he or she was not home.
After a short stop, we drove farther north to Joy, Alaska. The ONLY thing to see or do in Joy is a visit to the Arctic Circle Trading Post. There is no electricity in Joy. The Trading Post and homes uses generators to generate electricity. There is no indoor plumbing. Therefore, the Men’s and Women’s outhouses are available to anyone who is in desperate need.
Farther up the road, we came to the Colorado Creek. We stopped to view the wildflowers and have a snack by the water. It was a beautiful area. After about 43 mosquito bites, we packed up and headed back on the road. We passed Livengood and arrived at the point where the paved road ends and the dirt road begins. We turned around and enjoyed the view coming from the other direction.
Today, Independence Day, Mike and I spent the day at the Tanana Valley Farmer’s Market selling candles. I may not have mentioned that Mike and I bought a candle company right after we moved here. If I didn't, Mike and I bought a candle company after we moved here. We named it Arctic Lights Candle Company. On Wednesday’s and Saturday’s, we sell our candles to locals and tourists. So far, it has been very successful and a lot of fun!
I hope everyone has a beautiful 4th of July. Stay safe and God bless!
Mike organizes the candles while taking a few sniffs along the way!
Our special Christmas Holder Candles are a hit.Drive to Livengood, Alaska
Arctic Circle Trading Post
Mike "takes five" on the front porch of the Arctic Circle Trading Post.
The Ladies' Room is open to anyone who needs it.
The Men's Room is the nicest one in the area.
Olnes City has a population of 1 person.
While stopping at the Pipeline,
Arctic Circle Trading Post
Mike "takes five" on the front porch of the Arctic Circle Trading Post.
The Ladies' Room is open to anyone who needs it.
The Men's Room is the nicest one in the area.
Olnes City has a population of 1 person.
While stopping at the Pipeline, Mike finds that we are only 250 miles from Coldfoot, Alaska.
Kristie notices that North Pole is only 22 miles away.
The Alyeska Pipeline runs from North to South through parts of Fairbanks.
Mike reads the "Warning" label on the Pipeline.
Apparently, Mike should never crawl or walk on the Pipeline.
Alaska Flowers
Kristie notices that North Pole is only 22 miles away.
The Alyeska Pipeline runs from North to South through parts of Fairbanks.
Mike reads the "Warning" label on the Pipeline.
Apparently, Mike should never crawl or walk on the Pipeline.Otherwise, serious injury could occur.
Alaska Flowers
You had nice adventures and it's a good choice to move to Alaska. I like the wildflower pictures.
ReplyDeleteThe pipeline zigzags are interesting. Such shape prevents breakages during earthquakes.
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