So off we go down the highway along the Klondyke River to Carmacks for an early lunch fill up and then 300 + miles on the Campbell Hwy to Watson Lake. It is a gorgeous route devoid of traffic leading through Central Yukon past lakes, mountains, rivers, and of course a few more bears eagles and a huge bull elk. Unfortunately by the time I get my camera ready to "shoot" he disappears into the forest. So sunshine temperatures in the high 60s a road, though dirt, wide open and along we roll singing "Oh what a wonderful Morning">>>>> and then Clouds cold and rain set in again for the last 100 miles. Needless to say the road turns a bit slippery and my song switches to "Raindrops keep falling on my head" So no camp again tonight in Watson Lake but a motel room with shower etc. Additionally I learn that my planned route via the Cassiar Highway is closed due to forest fires. At this point 14 forest fires are active in the Yukon and I have to detour along the Alaska Highway. The great thing about this is I get to Camp (REALLY) at Liard Hot Springs and spend some quality time in HOT WATER! Best remedy for a sore back and rear known to man.
Her too I meet some wonderful fellow campers who invite me for a great full breakfast at their site.
They'll be in Alaska for the whole summer and have more equipment than most people moving up there.
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