We
started late today. We’re not sure if it was because we were tired or because
we weren’t ready to leave Alaska.
The
Route
We got on the Alaska Highway in Tok and drove 240 difficult miles.
There was lots of highway construction along the way, resulting in more than
100 km of loose gravel, dust and pilot cars. Add many warnings for heaves, dips
and broken road surfaces and you get a day of driving well below posted speed
limits. There were many good sections, but it’s hard to remember them.
About the Day
It was mostly sunny with a high of 72°.
Along the Way
We put off the inevitable by driving a few 100 yards down the
highway and stopping at Fast Eddy’s
Restaurant for a nice breakfast and conversation with some locals.
At the border …
The wait was short and we scooted right through.
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| Hello Yukon |
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| Good bye Alaska |
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| Our relationship with Canada is special |
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| This young man from Germany started his ride in Anchorage |
Along the Alcan …
The terrain is beautiful, but the highway is a challenge in places.
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| We saw a lot of this today. |
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| We shot our first grizzly today and it didn't bother him/her a bit. |
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| A little closer look. |
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| Kluane River |
Travel Tidbits
We traveled 2,569 miles in Alaska and only saw a speck of it.
The Campground
We’re staying at Cottonwood
RV Park, 16 miles south of Destruction Bay on Kluane Lake. The park is in a
remote area just off the Alaska Highway. It’s attractive and very well
maintained.
Three generators provide park power. They offer water and 15 amp
service at the sites and a dump station. There’s no Verizon coverage here and
the park’s internet hotspot is pretty feeble. That said; it’s a delightful
place to stop.
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| The office |
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| Site #1 |
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| View out our window |
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| Waterfront sites |
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| Attractive landscaping |
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| Kluane Lake |
Tomorrow
We’ll keep heading south on the Alaska Highway.
You are so funny! SHOT your first grizzly....
ReplyDeleteSo glad you weren't hurt