I was expecting a long, routine drive today as I drove from Smithers, BC to Jasper, AB. It’s a 464 mile journey with little to see along the way until you get within about 50 miles of Jasper, which is the center of Jasper National Park. After that point the mountains, lakes and rivers are … Continue reading Disappointment on the Road to Jasper
I had a very enjoyable drive from Dease Lake to Smithers, BC today even though the 405 miles took seven hours and the weather was poor. The Cassiar Highway is far more interesting to drive than the Alaska Highway as it is narrower and has more bends and hills which requires active driving rather than … Continue reading Enjoyable Drive on the Cassiar Highway
Today was the last day I have to retrace my route as I was finally able to leave the Alaska Highway by turning south onto the Cassiar Highway. My destination was Dease Lake and, for those who are unfamiliar with British Columbia highways and communities with a population of around 30, the map will be … Continue reading Alaska Highway – Been There, Done That
I cannot believe how lucky I’ve been with the weather in Alaska. I looked at the weather forecast a couple of days ahead of Denali, Juneau, and Soldotna and every one of them predicted rain – but all were fine. The same held true for today’s railway excursion from Skagway to the summit of White … Continue reading Riding the Rails to White Pass
In contrast with yesterday’s disappointing drive today’s 108 miles between Whitehorse, YT and Skagway, AK was far better than I had anticipated. This short journey, along the Klondike Highway, took me back to Alaska and matched the scenery I had seen there earlier. Just a few miles outside Whitehorse the Yukon River flows through the … Continue reading The Magnificent Klondike Highway
I was blessed with great weather as I drove the 385 miles from Tok back to Whitehorse but I’m wondering if Alaska has spoiled me in terms of recognizing good landscapes. I knew that the most scenic section of the drive was along Kluane Lake and, when I first arrived there, I checked out a … Continue reading Canada Greets Me With Great Weather
After two great weeks in Alaska it is almost time to head back to Canada. I will return briefly later in the week but this was my last full day here. Since this is about the halfway point of the trip, in terms of driving miles, I had made an appointment to have my car … Continue reading Last Full Day in Alaska