Author Archives: Phillip Poplin

LU@TAC 2018 is getting ready!

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Phillip Poplin

The Longwood University @ the Arctic Circle team is preparing for the 2018 experience in Alaska. To apply for this adventure go to: http://go.longwood.edu/arcticcircle.  

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Tuesday, June 27. Denali National Park

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Phillip Poplin

Today was the last official day of the class. We decided that it would be great to end the class with a excursion to Denali National Park. This was a surprise to the class and we told them at the … Continue reading →

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Monday, June 26, Marion Creek Campground to Fairbanks

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Phillip Poplin

After breakfast we broke camp and left for Fairbanks.  The first stop was a quick stop at Coldfoot for gas — and some more coffee. We stopped at Yukon River briefly for gas before continuing the journey to Fairbanks. We … Continue reading →

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Sunday, June 25. Deadhorse to Marion Creek Campground

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Phillip Poplin

This morning, we leave Deadhorse to return to Fairbanks.  We will make it to Marion Creek Campground.  Unlike the two campgrounds on the way to Deadhorse, Marion Creek Campground is the most modern: it has a water pump and a … Continue reading →

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Saturday, June 24. Arctic Ocean Excursion

Posted on July 27, 2017 by Phillip Poplin

Today, we went into the Arctic Ocean!  The Arctic Ocean is not accessible to the general public because the Prudhoe Bay oil fields are along the entire coast.  To access the Arctic Ocean, we must register for a tour (set … Continue reading →

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Friday, June 23. 140 miles from Galbraith Lake to Deadhorse.

Posted on July 27, 2017 by Phillip Poplin

After packing camp, we took a walk toward Galbraith Lake. We spent time on the snow and had a great time.  Galbraith Lake campground is another wonderful place to spend time.  We spent time with one gentleman that works nearby … Continue reading →

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Thursday, June 22. 159 miles from the Arctic Circle to Galbraith Lake Campground

Posted on July 27, 2017 by Phillip Poplin

After spending the summer solstice at the Arctic Circle, we packed camp and headed north on the Dalton Highway for another busy day. The first stop was at Gobbler’s Knob.  We took a hike up to the top of Gobbler’s … Continue reading →

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