We
escaped from a technology black hole today. We now have a cell phone signal
and access to a usable internet connection. Up here, technology doesn't reach into the wilderness ... people have to drive miles to report an accident.
The
Route
We continued southward on the remaining 251 miles of Cassiar
Highway, connected with TCH-16 at Kitwanga, and drove northeast on it for 35
miles to Hazelton.
Interestingly, Cassiar Highway’s personality gradually changed as
we traveled south toward more populous areas. Center and edge lines appeared
and the highway condition seemed to improve … it got wider and the rough spots
became less frequent.
About the Day
It was sunny all day. The temperature reached 80°.
Along the Way
Heading out …
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| It's time to move on. |
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| We could pick a new favorite lake every morning. |
Cassiar Highway has lonely stretches …
Moments of reflection at Kinaskan Lake Provincial Park …
Other scenes …
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| Mountains, forests, lakes and rivers surround us. |
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| There’s a treat over every hill |
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| It’s like peering into the depths of wilderness. |
Sightings …
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| A rabbit at Kinaskan Lake |
We had three black bear sightings along the highway. They popped
up from or were playing in the tall grass and flowers along the berm. The cubs looked just like cuddly teddy bears with big, black curious eyes. They were adorable.
1 – a single cub
2 – a mother and two small cubs
3 – an adult
The Campground
We’re at ‘Ksan Campground
in Hazelton. It looks like a community campground, but it’s obviously a native culture
venture. It’s nicely maintained and has the best internet service we’ve seen on
this trip.
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| These totem poles greeted us. |
Tomorrow
We’re going to learn more about the native culture in the Hazelton
area.
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