We finally left Whitehorse around 2 in the afternoon after getting our trailer hitch fabricated and welded back on to the motor home. During our wait we decided to take advantage of the areas around this Provincial capital. Outside the city limits there is nothing but wilderness.

We followed the Fish Lake Road to a lovely marsh and were greeted by mosquitoes and swallows. I did see a raptor fly overhead but it was behind the trees before I got a chance to capture it. I know it wasn’t an eagle. That’s all I can say. However, I did get a good shot at a belted kingfisher.

Belted Kingfisher

With time to spare, we headed to Miles Canyon, a narrow channel that leads to the Yukon River and was used by miners and stampeders on their way up the Yukon to the gold fields back in the late 1800’s. The red and burnished rock of the canyon, the almost green water and the suspension bridge were spectacular viewing.

Miles Canyon-View #1

Michael & Lily on the suspension bridge over Miles Canyon

Miles Canyon-View #2

The Yukon rewarded us with gorgeous weather, blue skies and wonderfully driveable roads (at last!). Having regrouped, we headed 125 miles down the highway to Teslin. We are now camped just off of Teslin Lake which is 86 miles long and averages 2 miles across. Its name means “long, narrow water”.

Teslin Lake

Tomorrow we continue our journey down the A2laska Highway hoping to get to Dawson Creek (Mile “0”) in 2 days. The road from here on should be no problem to maneuver. I look forward to more spectacular views.