- Beautiful scenery! Second-most beautiful drive IN THE WORLD, according to National Geographic.
- Wildlife viewing: caribou, moose, bears AND MORE.
- Alpine Creek Lodge. Half-way point, at Mile 68, possible spot to stay the night on Friday, if you are moseying your way along the route. Val has stayed here before. They have bunk rooms. Also, they have an active Facebook page.
- Maclaren River Lodge, Mile 42. Burgers & Beer. Opens for breakfast at 7 a.m.
- Don’t want to camp (like karaoke?)? Check out the Tangle River Inn. Now offering fresh pizza (2017)!
- Blueberry picking
- Cranberry picking
- Fishing Tangle Lakes: Great Grayling fishing at Tangle Lakes! Bring a fishing pole and a fishing license!
- Hiking
- Camping
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