We left Whitehorse at 8:50.
About ½ hour into the drive, one of the tires said it was low, so I stopped to fix it. I took the valve extension off and that seamed to resolve the tire getting lower on pressure; but I sure kept a very close eye on the sensor for quite awhile.
I did not stop again until Junction 37 for lunch and gas at 1:00 so a solid 4 hours of driving. I had used ¾ of tank of gas on that part of the trip.
We are now heading down the Cassiar Highway. The first part of this road is really rough so it was slow going. We stop at a place called Jade City (consisting of two buildings one on each side of the road, one of them being closed this season)
Of course we did spend some money on some jade items.
The next part of the road turned into a mud bath. The back of the RV and all of the van was covered in mud!
I stopped at a campground but it had no good view to the south for the satellite, so back onto the road.
I stopped at Dease Lake for gas; I tried to clean the back window, but not very well.
As we were heading out of town, I found a RV park with hookups, so I quickly stopped and paid for a site. On the way to the site, I noticed that they had a high power washer wand, so I cleaned the RV and van. So now the RV looks white and the van looks smoke gray instead of medium brown.
I was able to set up the satellite.
Amanda cooked dinner tonight, but she started the Cocktail Smokies in barbeque sauce in the crock-pot at our lunch spot.
We watched two movies tonight – Legally Blond 2 and Good Boy
Camp Location:
N 58 26.011, W 129 59.025 – Dease Lake RV Park, Dease Lake, British Columbia, Canada
Big Animal Report:
1-Drenched Fox
1-Mooses that crossed in front of a motorcycle
Attractions:
Jade City - Shop
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Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
2007/07/10 – Tuesday – Dirty and Shopping
We left a little late today – about 9:15. I was going to get gas in White River but the office was not open yet.
The road from White River to Destruction Bay was rough and a lot of sections that where gravel and a little mud.
We did have two construction points where we had to wait for the pilot truck.
I stopped at Burwash Landing for Gas
We had lunch at a pull out; the stop was at a creek called Jarvis Creek. We tossed the ball for the dogs to get them some exercise.
As we were approaching Whitehorse, I stopped for gas. Then we went into Whitehorse to get groceries and stuff.
By the time we finished all the shopping, it was almost 5:00 so time to find a campground.
We are stopped at Pioneer RV Park just south of Whitehorse. Cheryl tired the internet at the campsite but it was going slow, so I sit up the satellite.
Nobody wanted to cook dinner, so Amanda begged be to unload the van and go out for dinner.
So I unloaded the van and we headed back into Whitehorse to find dinner. We ate at a small café, then we headed back to the RV.
When we got back, Turquoise had way to much fun chewing on things. One of the items he chewed on was a stuffed tow that had the small little white pellets that got EVERYWHERE! Eric and Cheryl cleaned up the mess.
Mom did her laundry and two loads of ours.
Camp Location:
N 60 38.950, W 135 01.082 – Pioneer RV Park, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
Big Animal Report:
1 – Mule Deer
Attractions:
Wal-Mart
Craft Store
Canadian Super Mart (groceries)
Dinner out
The road from White River to Destruction Bay was rough and a lot of sections that where gravel and a little mud.
We did have two construction points where we had to wait for the pilot truck.
I stopped at Burwash Landing for Gas
We had lunch at a pull out; the stop was at a creek called Jarvis Creek. We tossed the ball for the dogs to get them some exercise.
As we were approaching Whitehorse, I stopped for gas. Then we went into Whitehorse to get groceries and stuff.
By the time we finished all the shopping, it was almost 5:00 so time to find a campground.
We are stopped at Pioneer RV Park just south of Whitehorse. Cheryl tired the internet at the campsite but it was going slow, so I sit up the satellite.
Nobody wanted to cook dinner, so Amanda begged be to unload the van and go out for dinner.
So I unloaded the van and we headed back into Whitehorse to find dinner. We ate at a small café, then we headed back to the RV.
When we got back, Turquoise had way to much fun chewing on things. One of the items he chewed on was a stuffed tow that had the small little white pellets that got EVERYWHERE! Eric and Cheryl cleaned up the mess.
Mom did her laundry and two loads of ours.
Camp Location:
N 60 38.950, W 135 01.082 – Pioneer RV Park, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
Big Animal Report:
1 – Mule Deer
Attractions:
Wal-Mart
Craft Store
Canadian Super Mart (groceries)
Dinner out
Monday, July 09, 2007
2007/07/09 – Monday – Into Canada
We left Valdez at 9:00 with our first stop at a gas station before heading out.
We got gas a little gas stop at Gakona Junction
We stopped for lunch in one of the pullouts along the way.
I got gas at Tok,
We stopped at the Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center and Amanda got a stamp for her Refuge book.
We went through the boarder without any issues, the lady asked a few questions and let us through.
I pulled into Beaver Creek and asked about the RV park and the lady said go to the RV park about 30 miles away, right after crossing the White River.
The roads from Tok to the campground are really bad. On the US side, the roads have a lot of frost heaves, while in Canada there are a lot of gravel surfaces, so that means a lot of rocks flying and dust – the RV is filthy.
Finally we arrived at the White River Crossing RV Park.
It took awhile for me to set up the satellite but finally I got it working. The next camper next to me asked a few questions about the setup. He asked about getting on, so I set the wifi to open so they could use the Internet. A little bit later another person noticed and asked so a few people are using it.
Amanda and Cheryl cooked dinner.
Mom and I started the laundry – we had to do 4 loads. Mom stayed to do the rest of the loads, while I came back and played on the computers.
The kids watched two movies tonight.
Camp Location:
N 61 59.057, W 140 32.246 – White River Crossing RV Park, Beaver Creek, Yukon, Canada
Big Animal Report:
3 Swans
Attractions:
Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
We got gas a little gas stop at Gakona Junction
We stopped for lunch in one of the pullouts along the way.
I got gas at Tok,
We stopped at the Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center and Amanda got a stamp for her Refuge book.
We went through the boarder without any issues, the lady asked a few questions and let us through.
I pulled into Beaver Creek and asked about the RV park and the lady said go to the RV park about 30 miles away, right after crossing the White River.
The roads from Tok to the campground are really bad. On the US side, the roads have a lot of frost heaves, while in Canada there are a lot of gravel surfaces, so that means a lot of rocks flying and dust – the RV is filthy.
Finally we arrived at the White River Crossing RV Park.
It took awhile for me to set up the satellite but finally I got it working. The next camper next to me asked a few questions about the setup. He asked about getting on, so I set the wifi to open so they could use the Internet. A little bit later another person noticed and asked so a few people are using it.
Amanda and Cheryl cooked dinner.
Mom and I started the laundry – we had to do 4 loads. Mom stayed to do the rest of the loads, while I came back and played on the computers.
The kids watched two movies tonight.
Camp Location:
N 61 59.057, W 140 32.246 – White River Crossing RV Park, Beaver Creek, Yukon, Canada
Big Animal Report:
3 Swans
Attractions:
Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Monday, July 02, 2007
2007/07/02 – Monday - Santa House and Fine Dinning
We left camp at 9:00.
Our first stop was back down the road at the “End of the Alaska Highway” to take some pictures at the Delta Junction Visitor Center.
We made it to North Pole Alaska. We stopped at the visitor center and then went to the Santa Claus House to do some shopping. A note on the Santa chair stated that he takes a break on Mondays and Tuesdays – so no Santa today. Of course we spent too much money but we did get some cool stuff.
I made a phone call to our friend R&P E, after getting lost, R guided us to where he works, after some talking, we then followed R to his house so I could set up the RV and unload the van.
I made some phone calls and I have booked us the Artic Circle excursion – The first trip I tried to book was a plane flight and drive back, but none was available, so we are taking the ride up and back – ~18 hour trip on a bus. The trip starts at 6:30AM
R&P took out for dinner at the Pump House – wow fancy place or should I say expensive, because we sure did not dress fancy. The place has good food, we had a good time and I have to really thank R&P for treating us to dinner!!!
It has been warm here, we slept with all the windows open, and it was 81 degrees at 11:00 PM with the sun still being up.
The sunsets at 1:35 AM and rises at 4:12 AM
Camp Location:
N 64 53.500, W 147 27.500 – R&P place near Fairbanks Alaska
Big Animal Report:
1 - Moose
Attractions:
Delta Junction Visitor Center
North Pole Visitor Center
Santa House
Pump House
Our first stop was back down the road at the “End of the Alaska Highway” to take some pictures at the Delta Junction Visitor Center.
We made it to North Pole Alaska. We stopped at the visitor center and then went to the Santa Claus House to do some shopping. A note on the Santa chair stated that he takes a break on Mondays and Tuesdays – so no Santa today. Of course we spent too much money but we did get some cool stuff.
I made a phone call to our friend R&P E, after getting lost, R guided us to where he works, after some talking, we then followed R to his house so I could set up the RV and unload the van.
I made some phone calls and I have booked us the Artic Circle excursion – The first trip I tried to book was a plane flight and drive back, but none was available, so we are taking the ride up and back – ~18 hour trip on a bus. The trip starts at 6:30AM
R&P took out for dinner at the Pump House – wow fancy place or should I say expensive, because we sure did not dress fancy. The place has good food, we had a good time and I have to really thank R&P for treating us to dinner!!!
It has been warm here, we slept with all the windows open, and it was 81 degrees at 11:00 PM with the sun still being up.
The sunsets at 1:35 AM and rises at 4:12 AM
Camp Location:
N 64 53.500, W 147 27.500 – R&P place near Fairbanks Alaska
Big Animal Report:
1 - Moose
Attractions:
Delta Junction Visitor Center
North Pole Visitor Center
Santa House
Pump House
Sunday, July 01, 2007
2007/07/01 – Sunday - Rough
We left camp at 9:00
Today was nothing but driving – Slow and then fast then slow then fast.
The road was rough; we had to slow down in a lot of places! A few of the “heaves” made us almost jump out of our seats!
We had lunch at a location called “Dry Creek 2”
We got gas at Beaver Creek
We crossed into Alaska – We finally made it!
We did not stop in Delta Junction and we pressed on to Delta Junction. We got gas and propane in Delta Junction
We are stopped for the night in Delta Junction at Smith Green Acres RV Park
When I walked around the trailer I noticed that the driver rear tire of the Van has cracked trough the wood on the trailer – So now I will need to get that fixed in Fairbanks.
Mom and I will be doing the laundry tonight.
The kids for some reason cannot get online for school – so Cheryl will make a call tomorrow to find out what is happening with the account.
We also watched a movie tonight – Mr & Mrs Smith
Also during the day, both driver side trailer tires would not respond correctly; I am glad I did not change the tire – I guess I will wait until Oregon to have the dealer fix the issue.
Camp Location:
N 64 03.943, W 145 44.497 – Delta Junction, Alaska – Smith Green Acers RV Park.
Big Animal Report:
Bunny rabbet
Attractions:
None
Frost Heaves ride in the RV
Today was nothing but driving – Slow and then fast then slow then fast.
The road was rough; we had to slow down in a lot of places! A few of the “heaves” made us almost jump out of our seats!
We had lunch at a location called “Dry Creek 2”
We got gas at Beaver Creek
We crossed into Alaska – We finally made it!
We did not stop in Delta Junction and we pressed on to Delta Junction. We got gas and propane in Delta Junction
We are stopped for the night in Delta Junction at Smith Green Acres RV Park
When I walked around the trailer I noticed that the driver rear tire of the Van has cracked trough the wood on the trailer – So now I will need to get that fixed in Fairbanks.
Mom and I will be doing the laundry tonight.
The kids for some reason cannot get online for school – so Cheryl will make a call tomorrow to find out what is happening with the account.
We also watched a movie tonight – Mr & Mrs Smith
Also during the day, both driver side trailer tires would not respond correctly; I am glad I did not change the tire – I guess I will wait until Oregon to have the dealer fix the issue.
Camp Location:
N 64 03.943, W 145 44.497 – Delta Junction, Alaska – Smith Green Acers RV Park.
Big Animal Report:
Bunny rabbet
Attractions:
None
Frost Heaves ride in the RV
Saturday, June 30, 2007
2007/06/30 – Saturday – Broken
We left camp at 8:45. Cheryl and Amanda stay asleep awhile, while I drove down the road.
One the way to Whitehorse, Cheryl told me that the back window was shattered. I pulled over to see what we could do. It was determined that currently, nothing.
Approaching Whitehorse, I stopped at an RV Service place, but they are closed for Canada Day Weekend.
When we arrived in Whitehorse, we did some shopping. First we ate lunch at A&W. I then I gassed up the RV. We needed some grocery items, so a stop at Canada Super Store.
I have a roll of clear tap, so we tapped both sides of the window and hopefully we can get it fixed in Fairbanks.
A Wal*Mart stop was need for Amanda to get a knee brace, and then Cheryl needed her fix at Starbucks.
We did not get out of Whitehorse until 3:00.
Drive side rear trailer tire sensor is not report properly. I think the sensor broke away from the strap that was holding it. The sensor will respond about every ½ hour, but I should be getting a reading about every 2 to 5 minutes.
We pulled into Hanes Junction at 4:45 so it was time to camp. We are camped at Kluane R.V. Kampground which has free wi-fi.
Amanda BBQ bacon wraped turkey and pork chops and Cheryl made the rest – garlic cheddar mashed potatoes and breaded fried eggplant. And Eric said it is GOOD!
We watched a movie tonight – dam tear jerker – Bridge to Terabithia
I guess I didn’t change the trailer tire; I will wait awhile before doing it.
Camp Location:
N 60 45.122, W 137 31.268 – Kluane R.V. Kampground – Haines Junction, Yukon Canada
Big Animal Report:
NONE
Attractions:
Shopping at Canada Super Store, Wal*Mart, and Starbucks
One the way to Whitehorse, Cheryl told me that the back window was shattered. I pulled over to see what we could do. It was determined that currently, nothing.
Approaching Whitehorse, I stopped at an RV Service place, but they are closed for Canada Day Weekend.
When we arrived in Whitehorse, we did some shopping. First we ate lunch at A&W. I then I gassed up the RV. We needed some grocery items, so a stop at Canada Super Store.
I have a roll of clear tap, so we tapped both sides of the window and hopefully we can get it fixed in Fairbanks.
A Wal*Mart stop was need for Amanda to get a knee brace, and then Cheryl needed her fix at Starbucks.
We did not get out of Whitehorse until 3:00.
Drive side rear trailer tire sensor is not report properly. I think the sensor broke away from the strap that was holding it. The sensor will respond about every ½ hour, but I should be getting a reading about every 2 to 5 minutes.
We pulled into Hanes Junction at 4:45 so it was time to camp. We are camped at Kluane R.V. Kampground which has free wi-fi.
Amanda BBQ bacon wraped turkey and pork chops and Cheryl made the rest – garlic cheddar mashed potatoes and breaded fried eggplant. And Eric said it is GOOD!
We watched a movie tonight – dam tear jerker – Bridge to Terabithia
I guess I didn’t change the trailer tire; I will wait awhile before doing it.
Camp Location:
N 60 45.122, W 137 31.268 – Kluane R.V. Kampground – Haines Junction, Yukon Canada
Big Animal Report:
NONE
Attractions:
Shopping at Canada Super Store, Wal*Mart, and Starbucks
Friday, June 29, 2007
2007/06/29 – Friday – Animals and Signs
We left at 9:00 – another good start…
About 10:30 we stopped at Liard Hot Springs – It was really nice and hot. None of us made it to the hottest part of the springs. We stayed in the water for about 45 minutes. After returning to the RV, we ate lunch.
Next stop is at Watson Lake. First thing to do was get gas. We then stopped at Northern Lights Centre and we stopped just in time to watch the hour show. We then went over to the sign post forest and did a quick walk around.
It was still to early for me to stop for the night so, we continued on for another two hours.
We stopped on Rancheria, Yukon for the night, also got gas, and we went into the little restaurant for dinner.
It took a little longer trying to get the satellite but finally I was successful on getting aimed.
Eric and Amanda did some schoolwork.
Camp Location:
N 58 50.776, W 125 13.863 – Rancheria, Yukon, Canada
Big Animal Report:
2-mule deer
10-stone sheep all together where standing beside the road
2-stone sheep off to the side of the road one had a good pair of horns
5-buffalo
10 buffalo and 3 calf-all herding together in a pack right off the side of the road
30+ buffalo with several babies including two that walked in front of us
Attractions:
Liard Hot Springs
Northern Lights Centre
Watson Lake Sign Forest
About 10:30 we stopped at Liard Hot Springs – It was really nice and hot. None of us made it to the hottest part of the springs. We stayed in the water for about 45 minutes. After returning to the RV, we ate lunch.
Next stop is at Watson Lake. First thing to do was get gas. We then stopped at Northern Lights Centre and we stopped just in time to watch the hour show. We then went over to the sign post forest and did a quick walk around.
It was still to early for me to stop for the night so, we continued on for another two hours.
We stopped on Rancheria, Yukon for the night, also got gas, and we went into the little restaurant for dinner.
It took a little longer trying to get the satellite but finally I was successful on getting aimed.
Eric and Amanda did some schoolwork.
Camp Location:
N 58 50.776, W 125 13.863 – Rancheria, Yukon, Canada
Big Animal Report:
2-mule deer
10-stone sheep all together where standing beside the road
2-stone sheep off to the side of the road one had a good pair of horns
5-buffalo
10 buffalo and 3 calf-all herding together in a pack right off the side of the road
30+ buffalo with several babies including two that walked in front of us
Attractions:
Liard Hot Springs
Northern Lights Centre
Watson Lake Sign Forest
Thursday, June 28, 2007
2007/06/28 – Thursday – Drive, Gas, & Lake
We left early today – 8:35, so we went into Dawson to go find the other mile zero post. I was able to park really close to it and get pictures of it. A friendly couple took Eric and my picture standing in front of it.
We had to stop in one of the road construction place for about 15 minutes waiting for a pilot car.
Our next stop was for gas at and lunch stop at Pink Mountain.
I had to hit the breaks hard to avoid a dear running across the road.
The next stop was at Fort Nelson for Gas.
According to Street Atlas, it was time to stop for the day, but it was only 3:00 so we continued on to drive.
We made it to Toad for gas and our night stop as well as dinner.
Our back window looks upon a beaver lake. Between doing laundry and walking the dogs, we say several animals.
Both kids worked on the schoolwork.
Camp Location:
N 58 50.776, W 125 13.863 – Toad, British Columbia, Canada
Big Animal Report:
6 – Dear
1 – Elk
1 – Stone Sheep
2 – Beavers
1 – Otter
5 - Moose
Attractions:
None (unless you want to look at all the hats in the store/restaurant/office at Toad)
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
2007/06/27 – Wednesday – Animals and Rain.
We left camp at 9:02 – right on time.
As you can see in the animal report (below) we say several animals along our drive out of Jasper National Park.
We got gas at Jasper.
We got lunch at Subway and gas at Grande Cache – A small town up on the side of a hill. The road climbs high to get into town, and then when you leave you go down a steep hill.
It was a hilly drive to get to Dawson.
When we got into Dawson, it was thundering and lightening.
We got some pictures at mile marker 0 of the Alaska Highway (in the rain)
Once we found a campground that could take us, we went into town to get gas and dinner. This allowed enough time for the rain storm to pass, so we could setup camp not in the rain.
Very nice sunset tonight
Camp Location:
N 55 45.923, W 120.15.667 – Dawson, British Columbia, Canada
Big Animal Report:
- elk cow wanted to cross the road, changed her mind as several cars and two motorcycles came by
- another cow cross road a little in front of us
- driver’side 2 doe’s grazing
- black bear going into Jasper
- 4 cow right hand side in trees. 4 more about 10 yards further up
- 1 goat right beside the road
- 4 bulls
- 6 goats on left side, 2 on right – 1 was a baby
- 2 deer – 1 doe, 1 buck
Attractions:
Mile Marker Zero of the Alaska Highway
As you can see in the animal report (below) we say several animals along our drive out of Jasper National Park.
We got gas at Jasper.
We got lunch at Subway and gas at Grande Cache – A small town up on the side of a hill. The road climbs high to get into town, and then when you leave you go down a steep hill.
It was a hilly drive to get to Dawson.
When we got into Dawson, it was thundering and lightening.
We got some pictures at mile marker 0 of the Alaska Highway (in the rain)
Once we found a campground that could take us, we went into town to get gas and dinner. This allowed enough time for the rain storm to pass, so we could setup camp not in the rain.
Very nice sunset tonight
Camp Location:
N 55 45.923, W 120.15.667 – Dawson, British Columbia, Canada
Big Animal Report:
- elk cow wanted to cross the road, changed her mind as several cars and two motorcycles came by
- another cow cross road a little in front of us
- driver’side 2 doe’s grazing
- black bear going into Jasper
- 4 cow right hand side in trees. 4 more about 10 yards further up
- 1 goat right beside the road
- 4 bulls
- 6 goats on left side, 2 on right – 1 was a baby
- 2 deer – 1 doe, 1 buck
Attractions:
Mile Marker Zero of the Alaska Highway
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