Visitors are Welcome: Claude and Ruth Larson

What a coincidence! Our aunt and uncle came to Fairbanks to pay us a visit. Claude, Ruth and Little Bit - a white Chihuahua - pulled a fifth wheel from Minnesota all the way to Alaska. The fabulous state of Alaska had been on their minds as a vacation destination for quite some time. In fact plans to come here last year were postponed til this year. They followed my advice and camped at the River's Edge campground, next to the China River, here in Fairbanks.

They eased into their space last Friday (July 16th) and we were able to visit them for a little while. David had to go back to work, so we chatted a while and David gave them some ideas on points of interest in the area. We grabbed some dinner and decided that I should tag along and play back seat tour guide.

The stop that I thought was the most important, was the Pipeline. A short drive out the Steese expressway will take you to a visitor's stop that is perfect for photo ops.

Claude and Ruth were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary while they were here. Ruth is a retired school teacher and Claude still operates the farm that once belonged to David's grandfather. Claude and two of his grandsons farm 800 acres in western Minnesota.