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Drive to Kluane Lake for lunch - Alaska Hwy
11 April 2015 - Saturday
I was tired this morning, having been up most of the night photographing the Northern Lights. However, the blue skies and warm sunshine were tempting and are all that is needed to take a drive for a picnic lunch by the shores of Kluane Lake.
As we pulled out of our driveway, the first wildlife of the day was nearby. The Takhini Elk herd were resting on a south facing hill, also enjoying the sunshine.
Elk resting on a south facing slope
Elk enjoying the warmth and resting
The sky cleared even more as we neared Kluane Lake. Soon the lake was in view.
Kluane Lake in the distance, with Sheep Mountain as a backdrop
There's a nice gravel pull-off on the south end of the lake. It is a good spot to walk the dogs and enjoy the views while munching lunch.
Sheep Mountain on the right and ice on the lake
Walking the dogs on the lakeshore
Sheep Mountain, ice on the lake and ice starting to melt
Kluane Ranges, with the bridge over the Slims River lower centre
The Dall Sheep were also enjoying the sun on the south slope of Sheep Mountain. Some were grazing while others were resting.
Dall Sheep on Sheep Mountain
The rams were grouped together, resting in the sun.
Dall sheep rams
Further along the highway, near the boat launch, there were a few sheep on the rocky face.
Dall Sheep on the mountainside
Some of the sheep were further to the west on the south slope.
Dall sheep on the mountainside - the white dots in the centre of the
image
Time to turn towards home...
Looking west on the Slims River
Ice covered lake with Kluane Ranges as backdrop
Alaska Highway - RV headed to Alaska!
More mountain scenery to the west of the highway
Ursa is always hunting
Nearing Haines Junction, southbound.
Alaska Highway southbound
A nice day for a drive. Same old scenery, but it never gets boring!