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
Tuesday, July 25 Another driving day but with great scenery along the way as I drove from Fort Nelson, BC to Watson Lake in Yukon Territory. This section of the Alaska highway crosses the northern Rockies and they are as impressive here as they are further south. The weather started and ended with blue skies … Continue reading Alaska Highway – Days 2 and 3
Today was another all-driving day as I took the first step along the Alaska Highway from Mile Zero at Dawson Creek, BC to Fort Nelson, BC. This section is not designated as scenic and there was nothing spectacular to see but, for much of the first 240 miles, it was very pleasant with numerous hills … Continue reading Alaska Highway – Day 1