Good morning! Our little monster got us up at 4:21 am this morning. She was thinking it was 7:21 am. I thought it was 5:21 am because when I peaked out from under my eye mask my watch told me it was 5:21 am but it hadn’t updated! Woof! I’m so confused on the time of day and even what day it is now. With no reservations it definitely makes it harder.
Yesterday began our no reservations for almost the next month. Today began our journey on the World Famous Alaska Highway. And it started out with the most beautiful blue skies and crisp white clouds. Perfect for our Historical Milepost 0 picture. This milepost is marked with an arch and a cairn. Thank you to the lovely couple we met there and who took our pictures! We passed you again this afternoon. Hope to see you along our journeys.
The Alaskan-Canadian Highway (Alcan) began in March of 1942 as an executive order to build a military road to Alaska. It was finished in November of that year. Eventually being opened to public traffic in 1948. It took much hardship and dedication to build the 1,523 mile highway.
Since we had departed the campground early. We made a number of stops to find parts for the oven. Tim thinks he found a solution at the Canadian Tire store. What a store! There is everything thing there from auto parts to home décor, outdoor living products, gardening supplies, camping gear, fitness/sports equipment, tools, tires and more. I finally found my coffee pour-over items there today.
The drive to our stopping point this evening was easy even with rain and 10% grades. Gorgeous changes in the landscape along the way! Traffic wasn’t bad but seemed a bit heavier than previous days. We didn’t see much wildlife. There were lots of signs warning about moose, caribou, wild horses, bear and deer. But nothing until we spotted a moose standing a safe distance off the road ahead. Tim had just taken over driving and was beginning to slow as a precaution. The moose saw us as we approached. Watched us for a bit. Then began running toward the truck like to get ahead of us. Really?! Nooo. Tim had to accelerate and get into the other lane to keep him from running into us. The moose finally climbed back up the embankment to safety. What a moment!
Today also begins what we believe to be the beginning of being off grid for periods of time. We have landed for the evening at Buckinghorse River Wayside Provincial Park. Just shy of two hours south of Ft. Nelson where the wildfire had just been. There is no cellular service here and we have Elthree-37 deployed to help us out with internet. There are no camping services (water or electric) here either. It’s a very scenic off grid spot. Our campsite on the river is beautiful. There is still snow and a small ice shelf here along the rivers edge. Only a few others are here camping in the other section. Just realized how dirty the Airstream is now and how far from home we are!
Tomorrow we will pass through Ft. Nelson with hopes of making some purchases. Hopefully what we do spend there will help in some way. I can’t even imagine what they have gone through.
Sunset: 9:54 pm
Sunrise: 4:23 am
Elevation: 3,310’
Miles from home:
5,328 km/3,310.7 miles
Wildlife viewings:
Moose
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