Wednesday, July 9
The last two days have been on the Alaska Highway, southbound from Whitehorse. Yesterday we re-covered the same section of the highway we'd taken on the way up - same frost heaves and construction mess as before. We stayed the night at a nice campground on the west side of Watson Lake, a lonely place, and had the best campfire of the entire trip. A good supply of dry firewood at hand sure helped, as did some dry weather for a change. Seeing a new bird sure helped MY disposition: a Varied Thrush, which I mistook for a robin at first glance. The others weren't at all thrilled for me. I don't understand it. Had to stop at the signpost forest in W.L. for a gander at all the signs (65,000 or so at last count).
This morning was bright and sunny, and still cool. About ten miles from Watson Lake we crossed into British Columbia. Beautiful country. Good road too, so we made good time. The highway is brushed back about fifty yards from the pavement, leaving a meadow of grass and wildflowers, which is where the buffalo roam, not to mention the bears. We saw plenty of both today, and at very close range. The bears were chowing down on grass, grazing just like the bison were - maybe a spring tonic for them? Denise and I took a brief soak in the Liard Hot Springs before lunch. Felt very good. Stopped and photographed Muncho Lake where the highway skirts along the lake's edge, and stopped for the night a few miles farther on at Toad River.
The purple flowers are for Carli, Kaylee, Alaina and Katie 'cause Gramma & Grampa know purple is their favorite color. And Tyler, the buffalo's for you.
The last two days have been on the Alaska Highway, southbound from Whitehorse. Yesterday we re-covered the same section of the highway we'd taken on the way up - same frost heaves and construction mess as before. We stayed the night at a nice campground on the west side of Watson Lake, a lonely place, and had the best campfire of the entire trip. A good supply of dry firewood at hand sure helped, as did some dry weather for a change. Seeing a new bird sure helped MY disposition: a Varied Thrush, which I mistook for a robin at first glance. The others weren't at all thrilled for me. I don't understand it. Had to stop at the signpost forest in W.L. for a gander at all the signs (65,000 or so at last count).
This morning was bright and sunny, and still cool. About ten miles from Watson Lake we crossed into British Columbia. Beautiful country. Good road too, so we made good time. The highway is brushed back about fifty yards from the pavement, leaving a meadow of grass and wildflowers, which is where the buffalo roam, not to mention the bears. We saw plenty of both today, and at very close range. The bears were chowing down on grass, grazing just like the bison were - maybe a spring tonic for them? Denise and I took a brief soak in the Liard Hot Springs before lunch. Felt very good. Stopped and photographed Muncho Lake where the highway skirts along the lake's edge, and stopped for the night a few miles farther on at Toad River.
The purple flowers are for Carli, Kaylee, Alaina and Katie 'cause Gramma & Grampa know purple is their favorite color. And Tyler, the buffalo's for you.
2 comments:
You are quite the story teller Mike. Really enjoy reading all about this fantastic trip of yours.
Gary & Beckie Swanson are coming over tomorrow and telling us about their trip to Alaska they took in June. Part of it was a cruise. We were to go with them but just couldn't quite swing it this time. Maybe someday. I think I would like taking the trip the way you guys did???
Stay safe & Happy Trails
Tyler says that is the biggest/only buffalo he has ever seen. Kaylee wants to know how she can "get the flowers out". I think she wants to pick them. Carli says hello. When are you coming home? Have a nice trip back home. We all love you!
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