Fairbanks, Alaska to Haines Junction, Yukon
July 20 - 25, 2019
On Sunday, July 21 we left Fairbanks, and after leaving the Richardson Highway once again drove on the Alaska Highway. We got our picture when we started at Mile 0, and now we have our picture at Mile 1422. Soon we will have driven the whole Alaska Highway.
We stopped at Moon Lake Campground for the night, not too far before Tok. We had a nice site, but the lake had some kind of scum on it and wasn't very nice to look at. It wouldn't be on my recommended list.
On Monday, July 22 we crossed back into Yukon. Since the sign was missing when we crossed into Alaska after Top of the World Highway we got pictures of both the Alaska and Yukon signs here.
This is the dividing clearing between Alaska and Yukon. We went through customs in less than two minutes with no problems.
We weren't in Yukon very long and we saw a black bear on the side of the road.
We saw a moose too but I wasn't quick enough to get a picture.
We stayed at Lake Creek Provincial Campground in Yukon, between Tok and Haines Junction.
It was a pretty campground and much nicer than Moon Lake. It rained overnight and settled the dust.
On Tuesday, July 23 we drove to Congdon Creek Provincial Campground on the Kluane Lake for two nights. It was still cloudy but the scenery was getting more beautiful.
Notice the fireweed blooms are getting closer to the top of the plant, which means winter will be coming soon.
We had a nice site that backed up to the lake with a little path down to the lake.
The lake was clear and a beautiful aqua color. It was quite windy and just a little cool or I would have taken a chair down there to sit in and read.
Here's the view from our window.
They said they sometimes have a problem with bears (although we didn't see any bears or any signs of them) so the people who have tents have to stay in an electric fence enclosure.
We talked to a young man from France who was bicycling from Anchorage to Mexico. More power to him!
Today, July 25, we drove to Haines Junction. Here are some pictures of Kluane Lake and the drive to Haines Junction.
We are staying at Fas Gas, a gas station that has a little RV park (parking lot) next to it. It has full hookups and that's what we need for our utility stop. We're only spending one night here and then will head for Whitehorse and beyond tomorrow.
Roving on...
The heavens declare
the glory of God, and the firmament shows His handiwork. Psalm 19:1
Your pictures of Kluane Lake are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAre you planning on taking the Cassiar Highway down to Stewart, BC and Hyder, AK? You won’t be sorry if you do. Our time there was a memorable part of our trip!