This morning we continued our drive north leaving the Liard Hot Springs behind. It was overcast and smoke had moved in from wildfires so we decided to move on. This area is the northern terminus of the Rocky Mountains in British Columbia, Canada.
The tall mountains had turned to lush rolling hills then into somewhat of almost flat terrain as we entered the Yukon. Can’t believe we have made it to the YUKON! Along today’s journey we saw ten black bears. And many bison. Sometimes herds. One herd had at least twelve calves that we could count.
Our destination … Watson Lake. We took opportunity to fuel and get propane. Then it was a tough decision where to stay. It’s the beginning of the gravel RV lots. As much as I would prefer to continue to stay off grid we needed to get a campsite with services.
The decision was to either go for the big gravel lot with grumpy owner or the small gravel lot with a busy gas station. We went with the big gravel lot and the owner wasn’t grumpy! But I do see where he could be. We got along just fine and he actually gave us the best gravel spot on the lot. End of a lane, curbside up against a stockade fence. And because it was in the corner we didn’t have to unhitch.
Tim and I walked all over town today checking out the businesses and finding so many were not open or possibly permanently closed. We had a very fun and educational visit at the Watson Lake Visitor Information Centre. They have a great exhibits on the fascinating history surrounding the building of the Alaskan Highway.
And right across the way is the Sign Post Forest! Tim and I actually cruised through it a few times today. It’s very interesting seeing everyone’s sign creativity. Scoping out a spot to hang our sign was fun and darn near exhausting. I think I saw a few we know!
The Sign Post Forest is a maze of trees and posts that people from around the world have placed their hometown signs, other signs or memorable items. It is one of the most famous of the landmarks along the Alaskan Highway. It was started by a homesick GI in 1942. He was assigned light duty while recovering from an injury and put up a signpost for his hometown: Danville, Ill. 2,835 miles away. We will hang our sign in the morning among the other 100,000 already there!
Sunset: 10:48 pm
Sunrise: 4:18 am
Elevation: 2,240’
Miles from home:
6,017 km/3,738.8 miles
Miles driven: 4,998 miles
Wildlife viewings:
10 - Black Bears
Bison (many herds)
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