June 27-29 we traveled long and hard, sometimes 9 hours a day to get to Whitehorse. No more just looking around; we wanted a destination to set up camp for 5 or 6 days, so we covered some ground. We took the Alaskan Hwy starting from Dawson Creek in Alberta, Canada. Parts of it were great, other parts were really a pain and/or nuisance. Some days we saw nothing but heavy forests, gravel roads, no wildlife and even rain. Yesterday, was our best day and we saw bighorn sheep, 4 different black bears, a mother moose and baby, numerous buffalo on and beside the road and even loose horses. Some photos were good and we got video of most of it. Rocky Mountains come and go in the distance and the drive ranged from steep grades and twists and turns to long rolling hills. Rain and mist come and go and so does the heavy wind. Temperatures are great, ranging from low 40's to upper 50's, depending on altitude. We are at Whitehorse, Yukon Territory now, about 40 miles from Skagway, Alaska. We plan on staying several days and moving around the area doing all of the touristy things we can. More on that part of the adventure in a few days.
Rest up from that drive and take care. I am enjoying your trip as if it were my own vacation- which this summer it is:) During the hottest of days, I just pop open your blog and cool down. The scenery, wildlife and all thenatural surroundings soothe my soul and refresh me. Be careful on those roads.
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