British Columbia

Alaska to Alaska

After morning prayers and breakfast, I broke camp and headed up the road. I started up the road and saw two swans swimming in a small pond. The water was completely still so their images were reflected on the water. It was a beautiful sight and I wanted to stop and get a picture of…

Route 37 North Day 2

It started raining shortly after leaving Lower Gnat Lake. The weather was switching between rain, drizzle, sunshine, and rain. Sometime later, snowflakes hit the windshield and the wipers cleared them away. I was surprised, but the temperature had dropped in the high 30s so it was possible. I went through a large area where a…

Route 37 North Day 1

After breakfast, I prepared the fifth wheel to travel. That’s when I noticed that the Alaska Highway was reopening today. It was closed several weeks ago because of wildfires. The town of Fort Nelson was evacuated because the fire was within one mile of the town. Heading west on 16, the scenery was stunning. The…

Tyhee Lake Provincial Park Day 3 & 4

After breakfast, I hiked around the lake and enjoyed the beautiful scenery. Talked with the couple I met coming into the park. They lived in Alaska for over 20 years while he was in the Army. They were going up to visit friends and enjoy the summer. They now live close to Yosemite National Part…

Tyhee Lake Provincial Park Day 2

After breakfast the next morning (Saturday), I sent an email to the company that I purchased the system from and called and left a voicemail. The company I purchased the system has been super about answering questions and helping me get the solar system installed and working. I was still disappointed but settled in for…

Tyhee Lake Provincial Park Day 1

I decided to stay at Tyhee Lake Provincial Park for the second night (Friday) in Canada. I couldn’t get online to make a reservation so I called the number but the call would not go through. I pulled into the park and stopped at the board to see if I could determine how to get…