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**Chapter 5 – The Dream Becomes a PlanAt some point, every crazy idea has to answer one important question:Are we actual...
07/08/2026

**Chapter 5 – The Dream Becomes a Plan

At some point, every crazy idea has to answer one important question:
Are we actually going to do this?
For a long time, Alaska was just a thought.
A dream.
A "wouldn't it be cool someday" conversation.
But slowly, that started to change.
The more we talked about it, the more real it became.
The biggest shift was realizing that we weren't just talking about taking a trip. We were talking about changing our normal summer routine and making a decision that would impact our entire family.
That meant looking at everything.
The kids.
Sports.
Work.
Money.
The truck.
The camper.
The logistics.
Every exciting part of the idea came with a dozen questions attached.
The first question was simple:
Could we actually make it happen?
The answer depended on a lot of moving pieces.
The biggest one was timing.
We knew if we were ever going to attempt something like this, summer was really the only realistic opportunity. The kids were out of school, and that gave us a window that wouldn't exist during the rest of the year.
But summer also meant activities.
It meant sports.
It meant commitments.
And those conversations weren't always easy.
Natalie was involved in softball and swimming. She loved those things, and as parents, we always want to give our kids opportunities to do what they enjoy.
That was the hardest part.
Making a choice like this means accepting that you can't do everything.
For Natalie, the decision meant stepping away from softball for the summer.
There were definitely emotions involved.
There were tears.
And honestly, as parents, those moments are hard.
You want to support the things your kids love.
You want them to have every opportunity.
But we also had to think about the bigger picture.
Would she remember missing one summer of softball?
Or would she remember traveling across North America with her family and experiencing things most people only dream about?
That was the question we kept coming back to.
The boys had their own pieces of the puzzle.
Calvin and Bear had their sports, but they weren't at a point where stepping away felt impossible.
They enjoyed playing, but they also enjoyed experiences outside of sports.
That made the decision easier.
The hockey schedule actually became part of our planning process.
Their association hockey season ended, and their summer hockey program started right after school got out.
The timing worked out better than we expected.
We knew we would miss some practices, and we accepted that.
The bigger sacrifice was missing a tournament at the end of June while we were already on the road.
We looked at the calendar and figured out that if everything went according to plan, we could be home by the beginning of August and still make the final tournament.
That became our target.
It wasn't just about where we wanted to go.
It was about figuring out how this adventure could fit into our family's life.
That was when the dream started becoming a plan.
Around that same time, the practical questions started.
How would we do this?
What would we take?
How would we travel?
Could our equipment handle it?
Could our jobs handle it?
The biggest question was work.
I work remotely, but remote work doesn't automatically mean you can work from anywhere.
There are policies.
There are rules.
There are responsibilities.
I started researching everything.
I looked into company policies.
I checked approved locations.
I made sure working from Canada was allowed.
I wanted everything covered before we ever left.
Thankfully, everything lined up.
Canada was an approved location, and Alaska was obviously still within the United States.
I also made sure I had written approval from my manager.
The work side was handled.
That was a huge piece of confidence.
Because this wasn't about taking time off.
This was about finding a way to continue working while experiencing something completely different.
Once that hurdle was cleared, the conversation shifted to the biggest physical piece of the puzzle:
How were we going to get there?
Originally, we had options.
Maybe an RV.
Maybe a different setup.
Maybe upgrading what we already had.
The possibilities were endless.
But the more we looked at it, the more we realized this was going to require careful thought.
We weren't planning a normal weekend camping trip.
We were preparing for thousands of miles, remote roads, changing weather, and a completely different environment.
Every decision mattered.
The dream was no longer just Alaska.
The dream was figuring out how to make Alaska work.
And that was when the real planning began.

**Chapter 6 – Choosing the Right Rig

Once we knew Alaska was more than just a dream, the next question became:
How were we actually going to do it?
The biggest piece of the puzzle was figuring out the right setup.
The truck.
The camper.
The combination that would get us there and back safely.
At the time, we were sitting on a 13-year-old truck with about 145,000 miles.
A 2013 Chevy Silverado 2500 Duramax.
It wasn't brand new.
It wasn't ancient.
It was somewhere right in the middle.
But one thing it had going for it was the engine.
A diesel changes the conversation.
These trucks are built to go a long time, and with proper maintenance, high mileage is not necessarily a deal breaker.
I loved that truck.
It had served us well.
But Alaska is different.
This wasn't just pulling the camper a few hours away for a weekend.
This was thousands of miles through changing terrain, mountain passes, remote areas, and places where repairs might not be simple.
So we had to honestly evaluate our setup.
The first question was whether we should change everything.
Should we move to a motorhome?
Should we buy a toy hauler?
Should we look at a fifth wheel?
Should we keep our current travel trailer?
There were a lot of options.
At first, the idea of an RV was appealing.
A motorhome would give us a different kind of convenience.
But then reality started setting in.
Even with a motorhome, we would still need another vehicle to get around once we arrived places.
We didn't want to take a 40-foot rig into every town, every attraction, or every fishing spot.
We wanted the flexibility of having a smaller vehicle available.
And once we started adding that second vehicle into the equation, the advantages of a motorhome started shrinking.
The more we thought about it, the more the truck and trailer combination made sense.
Now the question became:
What type of trailer?
The biggest debate was fifth wheel versus travel trailer.
A fifth wheel has some major advantages.
They generally tow better.
They have more storage.
They have a better turning radius.
They feel more connected to the truck.
But there is always a tradeoff.
Weight.
Every fifth wheel we looked at that met our needs had a significant pin weight.
The pin weight is the amount of weight sitting directly in the bed of the truck.
Many of the fifth wheels we liked were pushing over 3,000 pounds of pin weight.
That is a lot.
A lot of fifth wheels would have handled beautifully, but they would also have pushed our 2500 truck right to its limits.
At that point, the conversation changed.
If we went fifth wheel, we probably needed a one-ton truck.
And if we were buying a one-ton truck, we started thinking bigger.
Maybe a dually.
A dually would give us more capability.
More stability.
More room for the future.
But it also came with its own challenges.
A dually wouldn't fit in our garage.
That wasn't a deal breaker because we had the pole barn, but it was another consideration.
It would be bigger.
It would cost more.
It would mean another vehicle payment.
Suddenly, a camper decision became much bigger.
A $40,000 camper could easily turn into a $125,000 setup once you included the truck.
And that wasn't necessarily where we wanted to go.
I loved my truck.
I still do.
If I was going to replace it, I wanted it to be a meaningful upgrade.
I didn't want to spend that kind of money just to have something different.
I wanted something that gave me more capability, more comfort, and more features from the beginning.
So we started looking at the other option.
Keeping the truck.
Keeping the basic setup.
Finding the right travel trailer.
Our existing trailer had worked well for us.
It wasn't a bad camper.
But we knew there were things we would change.
A lot of things were fine for normal camping.
But Alaska wasn't normal camping.
We needed more storage.
Better construction.
Better functionality.
A better layout for our family.
I started thinking about what I could modify.
Could I add better cooking options?
Could I improve the electrical system?
Could I create a better workspace?
Could I upgrade the things that bothered me?
At the same time, Steph started looking at new campers.
And that was where the search really began.
We spent countless nights sitting together looking at campers.
RV Trader.
Facebook Marketplace.
Dealer websites.
YouTube videos.
Every search seemed to create another hundred options.
The more we looked, the more campers started showing up everywhere.
Our online feeds were filled with RVs.
Honestly, we didn't mind.
We enjoyed looking.
We enjoyed comparing.
We enjoyed imagining what could work.
The search went from a practical decision into something we started getting excited about.
Eventually, we had to see some of these campers in person.
Pictures only tell you so much.
You need to walk inside.
You need to stand in the space.
You need to imagine your family using it.
And that is what eventually led us to start seriously considering the Salem Hemisphere.
The right camper was out there.
We just had to find it.

06/08/2026

Sorry not sorry... I'm a storyteller!!!! Part 1 of many... This is my first draft. There will be more and less and updates made before things are finalized but here is the first part... (and if you have read my boundary waters "experience" you know what you are getting into. If you don't know throw your email in the chat or message me and I'll shoot you a copy of that story )

*Part One: The Dream
**Chapter 1 – It Started With Someone Else's Adventure

If I'm being completely honest, I don't really know why Alaska became the destination.

There wasn't one defining moment. It wasn't something we'd dreamed about our entire lives. We didn't spend years saying, "Someday we're going to Alaska."

It was simpler than that.

We had heard the stories. We had seen the pictures. We had heard people talk about the mountains, the wildlife, the fishing, and the endless daylight. Alaska sounded like one of those places that was almost too incredible to be real.

Somewhere along the way, it found its way onto our family's bucket list.

Then we got lucky.

About two years before writing this book, my dad and stepmom, Sue, decided they were going to take their own Alaska adventure. They packed up their Class C motorhome, about 25 feet long, and planned to spend a couple of months wandering around Alaska and seeing where the road took them.

That opportunity changed everything.

Instead of trying to figure out how to drive our entire family there, we decided to fly to Anchorage and meet them for part of their adventure.

We landed in Anchorage around two o'clock in the morning. After picking up our rental Tahoe, we stopped for fuel and probably grabbed a couple of Monster energy drinks before heading south on the Seward Highway.

I was exhausted.

At one point, I simply couldn't keep my eyes open anymore. I remember feeling a little uneasy about pulling over on the side of the road in Alaska, but I had reached the point where I didn't have much choice. I pulled over, closed my eyes, and was asleep almost immediately.

After a short nap, we climbed back into the Tahoe and continued south as the mountains and scenery slowly started to appear around us.

We all stopped at Beluga Point, but only Calvin and I got out to take in our first real Alaska views. The rest of the family stayed in the vehicle, still half asleep from the long travel day, but Calvin and I couldn't resist stepping out into it.

We also stopped at another scenic pull-off near Bird Creek. It was rainy, cool, unbelievably green, and completely different from anything we were used to seeing back home in Wisconsin.

Even from the highway, Alaska felt different.

Our destination was Quartz Creek Campground, where my dad and Sue had their motorhome set up.

It wasn't even noon on our first day in Alaska.

As soon as we arrived, they were excited to show us around. Before we had much time to settle in, we walked down toward Quartz Creek.

I'll never forget looking into one of the calm pools along the creek and seeing salmon stacked together by what seemed like the hundreds.

We had seen fish before.

But nothing like this.

The kids couldn't stop staring.

Honestly, neither could we.

That simple walk along Quartz Creek wasn't some famous tourist attraction. It wasn't a planned bucket-list moment. It was just our first introduction to Alaska.

Crystal-clear water. Towering spruce trees. Mountains surrounding us. Salmon everywhere.

It was one of those moments where you realize pictures never really capture what it's like to stand somewhere yourself.

Standing there before lunchtime on our first day, I remember thinking:

"If this is just the beginning, we are in for something special."

**Chapter 2 – The First Trip That Changed Everything

After exploring Quartz Creek, somehow the day managed to get even better.

Looking back, I still can't believe what we packed into our first day in Alaska. We had been awake almost all night, flown across the country, driven south from Anchorage, and somehow found ourselves climbing into a raft for a trip down the Kenai River.

I never would have imagined that after being awake for so long, I would end up whitewater rafting one of the most beautiful rivers in Alaska.

There were definitely a few moments when my head started to bob from exhaustion. My body was telling me that I needed sleep, but every time I looked around, there was something incredible happening.

The river was alive.

We floated past anglers standing shoulder to shoulder, battling salmon and experiencing the kind of fishing you only hear stories about.

Then we saw something I never expected to see in real life.

Grizzly bears.

Not behind glass at a zoo. Not on a television screen.

Real wild grizzly bears walking the riverbanks, casually searching for their next meal and grabbing salmon whenever the opportunity presented itself.

Watching those bears do what they were meant to do in their natural environment was something I'll never forget.

And then there was the scenery.

The turquoise water of the Kenai River. The towering mountains in the distance. The endless spruce trees. The fresh Alaska air.

Every direction looked like a postcard.

By the time that first day finally came to an end, we were completely exhausted. We had probably been awake close to twenty-four hours, but nobody cared.

It was one of the longest days of our lives.

It was also one of the best.

The rest of that week continued exactly the same way.

One adventure led to another.

We explored Seward, Homer, and everything in between. We packed as much as possible into that short visit, trying to experience every moment because we knew our time was limited.

There were incredible sights, unforgettable experiences, and plenty of stories that would stick with us forever.

There was even a stop at Soldotna Urgent Care, because no family adventure is complete without at least one unexpected detour.

At the time, we thought it was just an amazing vacation.

We didn't realize it was the beginning of something much bigger.

That week went by unbelievably fast.

Almost too fast.

Before we knew it, we were flying back home to Wisconsin, bringing with us thousands of pictures, countless memories, and a feeling that Alaska wasn't finished with us yet.

**Chapter 3 – The Seed Was Planted

When we left Alaska after that first trip, I knew something had changed.

That week was incredible, but it was also a blur. We packed so much into such a short amount of time that it almost felt like we needed a vacation after our vacation.

I think I worked maybe a half day during that entire week, and other than that, we were constantly moving, exploring, and trying to soak in every possible moment.

The hardest part was that it ended so quickly.

But the memories stayed.

The scenery. The wildlife. The experiences with Dad and Sue. The feeling of being somewhere completely different from home.

We kept talking about it.

Then we started talking with friends who had done Alaska themselves.

Some had been there multiple times. Some had rented RVs and traveled around. Listening to their stories about where they went, what they saw, and how they experienced Alaska only made the desire grow stronger.

One story in particular always stuck with me.

A friend told me about how he would find his own spot—a rock along the river—and just sit there.

He wasn't necessarily the one fishing nonstop. He would sit back and watch his family. He'd watch them cast, help them retie hooks, remove fish from the line, untangle problems, and just be part of the experience.

I remember thinking:

"I love that. I want that experience."

The more I thought about it, the more I realized I wanted my own version of that.

I wanted my own rock.

I wanted a place where I could sit back and watch my family experience something incredible. I wanted to be there to help when they needed me, but also simply enjoy watching them create memories.

That idea stuck with me.

I knew we were going back someday.

I just didn't know when.

Over time, that "someday" started becoming a real conversation.

Could we actually do this?

What would it look like?

What would the kids miss?

What would they gain?

Slowly, the dream started becoming a possibility.

**Chapter 4 – Turning the Dream Into a Decision

About a year after returning to the lower 48, Steph and I started talking about Alaska more seriously.

At first it was just:

"Wouldn't it be cool?"

Then it became:

"Could we actually do this?"

The biggest question became the kids.

Could we take them away for two months?

What would they miss?

What would they gain?

Natalie was playing softball and swimming. Bear had moved away from wanting to play traveling baseball. Calvin wasn't interested in spending his summers doing traveling sports either.

Slowly, the pieces started lining up.

Unfortunately, for Natalie, this meant giving up softball.

That one was hard.

We knew how much she loved softball. As parents, you always want to give your kids every opportunity. You want to support the things they love.

There were tears.

But every adult looking at this decision understood something the kids might not fully understand yet.

Ten years from now, twenty years from now, would they remember missing one summer of sports?

Or would they remember two months traveling across North America with their family?

I hope someday Natalie looks back and understands why we made that choice.

Time will tell.

But we believed the experience was worth it.

The boys' hockey situation was another piece of the puzzle.

Their association hockey season ended, and then they rolled right into summer hockey. We wanted them to continue playing, so the plan was to finish as much as possible before heading north. The bigger challenge was the tournament schedule. last season there was a long 2 month break, but this year the schedule was different. We knew we would miss a tournament at the end of June because we would already be on the road in Alaska. But if we could make it home by the beginning of August, they would still be able to participate in the final tournament.

That became another planning point.

This wasn't about abandoning our normal life.

It was about finding a way to make this adventure fit into it.

Eventually, we had our timeline.

Finish early summer hockey commitments.

Finish school.

Leave as early as possible in June.

Spend the summer exploring Alaska.

Return home in time for the final hockey tournament and Natalie's swimming season.

The pieces were starting to come together.

The dream was becoming a plan.

*****TEASER*****
*Part Two: The Planning
**Chapter 5 – Turning the Dream Into a Mission

05/08/2026

🚐 Well... I guess it's my turn! 😄

Yep... it's Chris at the wheel. 🚛

Over the last few days you've heard from everyone else in the family and what this incredible 60-day adventure meant to them. Now it's my turn... and honestly, I'm struggling with where to even begin.

The funny thing is... you've actually been hearing my thoughts and opinions since Day 1. 😂 Every single post has been from my perspective, so in a way, you've already been on this journey right alongside me. But if people want, I can definitely go a lot deeper into what was going through my head before, during, and after this adventure.

So now I'm trying to decide...

Do I write about the entire experience from my perspective? 🤔

Do I keep it to the highs and lows?

Do I tell the story of everything that happened before we ever left the driveway—the months of planning, preparing, fixing, budgeting, and hoping it would all come together? 🗺️🔧

Or do I focus on what happened on the road... the worries, the excitement, the breakdowns, the laughs, the wildlife, the incredible people we met, the work days, the family moments, and everything in between? 🐻🎣🏔️❤️

Or... do I just write the whole novel? 😂📖

I'd love your opinion!

👇 What would YOU like to read?

🚐 The planning behind the trip?
🌄 The day-to-day adventure?
😅 The highs and lows?
💭 The behind-the-scenes thoughts and emotions I never shared?
📚 Or one big story that covers it all?

Drop a comment and let me know! Your feedback will help shape my final post about this unforgettable journey. Thanks for following along with the Bankes Adventure Co. from day one! ❤️

💙🏔️ Stephanie's Alaska Adventure 🏔️💙👩‍👧‍👦🐶 A Mom's Reflection on 60 Days, Thousands of Miles, and Memories That Will Las...
04/08/2026

💙🏔️ Stephanie's Alaska Adventure 🏔️💙

👩‍👧‍👦🐶 A Mom's Reflection on 60 Days, Thousands of Miles, and Memories That Will Last a Lifetime 🚐🛣️🇺🇸🇨🇦

As I sit here reflecting on the last two months, I keep coming back to one thing... how incredibly thankful I am that we were able to take this journey together as a family.

One of my favorite parts of this entire adventure was simply the amount of family time we shared. Life slowed down in the best way possible, and I got to watch each of our kids grow in their own unique way. They learned to pitch in, leaned into their strengths, and found different ways to contribute every single day. As a mom, that made me so proud. It was also special to spend a majority of the trip with Mike and Sue. They watched over us and helped ensure we were going to have the best experience along the way. We would travel alongside them any time!

One of the most beautiful places I've ever seen was Lake Louise. It was easily our most scenic and adventurous hike, and pictures simply can't capture how unbelievably stunning it really is. However, I discovered my (and Millie's)absolute favorite place to camp is Deep Creek State Rec. area. It is a place that combines so many unique things.

Another memory I'll never forget was finally getting to see Mount McKinley. She stayed hidden while we were inside the park, but because we weren't rushing through our trip, we had the flexibility to spend time in Talkeetna. I'll always remember Chris excitedly rushing us out of bed because "the mountain is out!" Standing there watching her appear from behind the clouds was absolutely worth it.

One of the biggest surprises of the trip ended up being the Glacier View Car Launch. I honestly didn't understand what all the excitement was about until I was sitting there in the crowd watching that first car fly off the cliff. The atmosphere was unlike anything I've ever experienced, and I would recommend it to anyone.

Another highlight was learning how to floss for salmon. Whether we were fishing with a guide or practicing on our own, I eventually became confident in the technique and was lucky enough to catch a few. I'm definitely not a die-hard fisherwoman, but once I start catching fish, I get pretty excited! I also love that it's something the boys enjoy so much, and seeing how excited they get when I join them makes it even more special.

Of course, every adventure comes with a few bumps in the road.

One moment I'll never forget was watching our camper start tipping off the edge of a campsite while Chris was trying to back into our spot at the Russian River Campground. I quickly learned that sometimes the most helpful thing I can do is simply walk away and let him work through it. Thankfully, everything turned out okay, and hopefully it's something we never have to experience again!

Then there was the unforgettable trip to the ER after Cal got bitten by... of all things... a squirrel. Looking back, it's hilarious, and we've laughed about it plenty since then. At the time, though, it definitely wasn't funny. The hospital staff and pharmacist certainly thought it made for quite the story!

While we were fortunate enough to catch salmon, the run just wasn't as strong while we were there. We were blessed to have a flexible schedule to keep trying, but eventually it was time to head home before the numbers really picked up.

And yes... everyone who warns you about Alaska mosquitoes is telling the truth. They are absolutely relentless! They truly earned their nickname as the "state bird." I wore a mosquito head net for the first time in my life, and I'm pretty sure I can still hear that constant buzzing in my ears.

If I could change one thing about the trip, it would be how quickly we had to race back to the Lower 48. Alaska is unbelievably far away, and driving most of that distance in just a few days was exhausting. If we're ever lucky enough to make the drive again, we'll definitely break both the trip up and the return into shorter, more enjoyable travel days.

This is an experience I'll never forget. I feel incredibly blessed that our family was able to do something like this together. Every adventure has its highs and lows, and that's exactly what makes it an adventure. Alaska will always hold a very special place in our hearts.

Before I wrap this up, I want to give a huge shout out to Chris. I definitely had my input along the way, but the countless hours he spent planning, organizing, researching, and then making this entire trip happen are something I'll always appreciate. There's simply no way this adventure would have happened without all the work he put into it.

Thank you for helping us get out, experience the world, and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Until next time... ❤️

Day 60 – Home Sweet Home ❤️Well... we made it.After 60 incredible days on the road, our Alaska adventure has officially ...
03/08/2026

Day 60 – Home Sweet Home ❤️

Well... we made it.

After 60 incredible days on the road, our Alaska adventure has officially come to an end. Today was our final day on the road, and while it was only an hour and twenty minute drive, it somehow felt like one of the longest and most emotional travel days of the entire trip.

We woke up at a decent time, enjoyed one last breakfast with the whole crew, and then started the process of packing everything up. One thing we've learned after spending two months in a camper is that if you stay somewhere more than one night, your stuff somehow starts multiplying and spreading everywhere. Add in activities, fishing gear, bikes, laundry, souvenirs, and all the little things that make life happen on the road, and packing up takes much longer than you would think!

Before leaving, we also got some dates reserved at Stony Creek for next summer, which gives us something to look forward to already. It's funny how a place can become part of the adventure, and Stony Creek has definitely become one of those special stops for us.

Pulling into our driveway was a feeling we'll never forget. It was exciting, it was comforting, and it was definitely bittersweet. We were so happy to finally be home, but at the same time it meant that our 60-day adventure was officially over. It's hard to put into words how it feels to close the door on something we've looked forward to and planned for so long.

Walking up to the house made it even more special. We are incredibly grateful to the Brackmyers and the Bensons for taking such amazing care of our house while we were gone. Seeing the "Welcome Home" message waiting for us on the driveway brought huge smiles to our faces, and finding treats waiting for us on the counter was such a thoughtful surprise. Those little touches meant so much and made coming home even more memorable. Thank you all so much for everything you did while we were away!

Now comes the hard part... switching from adventure mode back into normal life.

There is so much to catch up on after being gone for two months. The yard needs attention (although we have to give a huge shoutout to Griffin for doing a great job taking care of it while we were gone), there are weeds to pull, gardens to clean up, projects around the house, and the pole barn need to be organized and picked up. Then there is the camper, which has been our home for the last two months and now needs some repairs and attention after all the miles we put on it.

It's amazing how quickly you go from exploring Alaska, chasing wildlife, and seeing incredible places every day to looking at a giant list of things waiting at home. The last two months were amazing, but there is definitely an adjustment period getting back into the normal routine.

The kids, however, wasted no time jumping back into their own adventures. Calvin headed straight to his best friend Isaac's house for the night. A huge thank you to Tim and Jenny for picking him up—we were completely swamped and exhausted, and we truly appreciated the help. Barrett also took off for the night and headed to his friend David's house just down the road.

Natalie stayed home and had to be the responsible one because, believe it or not, Captain's practice for swim team starts bright and early tomorrow morning at 7:30. Reality comes quickly!

Chris was able to make a decent dent in unloading, even though he absolutely missed his minions helping out. The front storage compartment of the camper was emptied, most of the truck bed was cleared out, the bikes came off, and a few other things were put away. There is still a long way to go, but progress was made. Steph tackled the mail, started cleaning up the house, and began preparing for everything that still needs to come inside from the camper.

And because life never really slows down... Chris is already packing another bag. He heads to Fargo on Wednesday for work, and when he gets back, it's right into hockey tournaments. Apparently, the adventure just changes locations and activities!

One of the best parts of being home was getting to see our neighbors again. It was great catching up with Greg and Linda after so long. They even have an adventure of their own coming up soon, and it sounds like it will be a blast.

Of course, everyone was excited to be home... and that absolutely included Millie. From the second we got home, she was running left, right, front, and back—everywhere she could possibly go. She explored the yard, checked everything out, and celebrated being back in her own space. She had so much energy and excitement that she ran herself completely empty and eventually passed out for a well-earned rest.

As we close out this incredible journey, we just want to say thank you. Thank you to everyone who followed along, commented, shared encouragement, offered advice, and joined us for the ride over the last 60 days. Sharing this adventure with all of you made it even more special.

The Alaska adventure may be complete, but the memories, stories, and lessons from this trip will last a lifetime.

Stay tuned because we still have more to share, including reflections from Chris and Steph about what this journey meant to our family.

Until the next adventure... ❤️

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