at Sikanni River,
British Columbia, Canada |
The 300 mile stretch of the Alaska Highway from Fort Nelson to Watson Lake is considered by many to be the most scenic part of the highway. Summit Lake, is the highest elevation on the Alaska Highway and Muncho Lake is thought to be the most beautiful with its blue-green waters. Both lakes were still partially frozen this time of year. Scroll all the way down this page for the beautiful Summit Lake and Muncho Lake. |
Sikanni River RV Park and office |
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The entrance road to the park as seen
from the back of the campground - a wet, dirt road |
the generator building |
Sign and outhouses beside the Sikanni River |
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Below: The Sikanni River
as seen from the park |
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The RV and toad of the two RV Gypsies (photos taken from different angles) - Notice that there were no other RVs in the campground. The two RV Gypsies have often had campgrounds entirely to themselves during this trip. The park was gravel and full of puddles from the rain. The woods beside the RV was full of deer poop, but no deer were seen on this date. | |
The
"roller coaster" hills leading to the Sikanni River Park |
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Many roads did not have divider lines |
Curvy roads - not so easy to maneuver
a large RV |
Below: One example of how much road dust and dirt gets on the cars - starting
in Dawson Creek, cars just could not be kept clean. It did not help any
when trucks speed and throw up so much dust. |
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Several stretches of the Alaska Highway are being worked on. It obviously was very bumpy and added to the dirt on the cars. | |
Below: See the effect of road dust and dirt
on the toad of the two RV Gypsies. Although the two RV Gypsies will soon
learn that this is a "very clean" car compared to what happens
later in their trip. |
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Below: Some scenery leaving
Sikanni River heading towards Liard River Hot Springs. |
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Fort Nelson's economy is based on forestry, oil, gas and tourism. North America's largest deposits of shale gas are in close proximity to Fort Nelson. | |
Below: Scenery along the Alaska Highway just north
of Fort Nelson |
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Distinctive Indian Head
Mountain as seen from the Alaska Highway,
just north of Fort Nelson. |
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Toad River Lodge |
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Below: Toad River Lodge at Mile 422 on the Alaska highway is nestled in the picturesque northern Rocky mountains of British Columbia and is home to the world famous hat collection of 6000 hats displayed on the ceiling of their store. | |
Continue on in order of travel to Summit Lake and Muncho Lake
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