Emily, Mike and David at the 0 Mile Post of the Alaskan Highway. The history of this highway is amazing. The road was built in nine months in the early part of WWII. We visited the Alaskan Highway visitors center which is newly opened. There is told the history of the construction. Very interesting for all of us.
Mike waiting for the parade to start.
We aren't sure what his position is with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, but he looked very impressive. He led the parade and believe me, everyone stood when he rode by.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police leading the parade.
Local bigwig in a delightful antique car.
The community band was the highlight of the parade for us! This was not a high school band but actually their community band. Most of the members were 50+. I could just see my daddy marching with a baritone and my mom leading the parade! Don't know how much they practice, but they were pretty good.
David loved the Bowles Family Gospel Group. They were having so much fun riding in the parade and singing.
This community is very proud of their heritage and have found unique ways to capitalize on their rich history.
The floats were very creative. Might give someone an idea for fair parade or Christmas.
This town loves its cowboys!!
The Kiskatinaw Bridge which was built as part of the Alaska Highway during the early part of WWII. I believe that it is one of the longest curved wooden bridges still in use. We detoured from the main highway as it is today to drive over this bridge.
Mike and David at the Kiskatinaw Bridge.
Emily and David "freezing" at our lunch stop.
The mileage was not so long today, but it seemed like a long drive. Most of the highway is two lane and for lots of stretches, we were the only two cars I could see. Most of the vehicles we did see were campers and motor homes of some kind. In addition, we have figured out that the trucking industry thrives here in support of the production of natural gas.
This is beautiful country. The sun sets really late and rises early as here there are three more hours of daylight than at home.
We have missed our riding partner. Poor Fishy.
So, join us tomorrow night as we travel to Watson Lake, Yukon Territory.
5 comments:
So...it's August...and you are wearing jackets.. and you want me to come in January?! haha! Fun to see pictures of you bundled up when it's 90-100 degrees here every day! Sometimes wishing I was with ya'll :(... hope today went well!
-Lara
So guess what! I have books!! They left them in the other parcel box but didn't give me the key...
I like the cowboy income statement from the fair.
When are we going to see and hear about bear encounters? You should be running across some by now given the territory you are in and heading into. Be sure to follow the sage advice below from Alaskan wildlife officials.
The Alaska State Department of Fish and Wildlife is advising hikers to take extra precautions and be on the alert for bears while hiking around Anchorage and the surrounding areas .
They advise hikers to wear noise-producing devices such as little bells on their clothing to alert but not to startle the bears unexpectedly. They also advise you to carry pepper spray in the case of an encounter with a bear.
It is also a good idea to watch for signs of bear activity. Hikers should be able to recognize the difference between black bear and grizzly bear droppings on the hiking paths. Black bear droppings are smaller and contain berries and possibly squirrel fur, Grizzly bear droppings have bells in them
and smell like pepper spray.
Is that a "walking cane" the band leader is using for a baton? I might have to use a crutch after a block or so.... Please don't detour anymore to ride across OLD bridges. A long way down. Looks like it was most fun for all... Love you.
Cetainly enjoying reading about your adventures. Watch out for those bears.
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