Leaving the Dezadeash Lake Yukon gov't campground, we turned north towards Haines Junction.
A few kilometres south of Haines Junction, a grizzly was enjoying a morning stroll along the highway. We enjoyed watching the big bear amble along the road shoulder.
It seemed blue skies were not the theme for this year's trip! Even so, I looked forward driving through my favourite area of the Yukon -- Kluane Lake.
South end of Kluane Lake looking east
Sheep Mountain is popular with Dall sheep and humans
Northbound along the northwest shore of Kluane Lake
North of Destruction Bay and Burwash, the road is a slow-go for folk pulling a
trailer
or fifth wheel. We looked forward to construction zones, as the road
became smoother
even though it was gravel.
The Duke River bridge, just a bit north of Burwash Landing, is being rebuilt
The Donjek River Valley and the Kluane Ranges
Looking east towards the Nisling Range, from where the Donjek River meets the Alaska
Highway
Looking east along the White River, from where it
intersects the Alaska Highway
We arrived in Beaver Creek in mid-afternoon. After setting up in the Westmark RV Park, we headed out on our bicycles to explore the area. As kids, we often hiked up Red Hill, a local landmark just north of town. The view from the hilltop is worth the climb.
View of Canada Customs and the Nutzotin Mountains from Red Hill, which is just
north of Beaver Creek