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Simpson Lake, Campbell Highway to Tarfu Lake, Atlin Road
17 September 2015 - Thursday
It was overcast and raining this morning, not part of our kayaking plans. Decided to have breakfast and leave. While loading the kayaks, we noticed a moose swimming across Simpson Lake! It was raining and she was far away, so image quality is poor.
Moose swimming across the lake
Moose swimming in the distance
Time to hit the road again...
Leaving Simpson Lake campground to head south to Watson Lake
The rain wasn't helping with the picture taking.
Southbound on the Campbell Highway
The construction crews were out.
Construction zone
Despite the rain, the colours were nice.
Rain on the windshield approaching the bridge over the Frances
River, km 58-ish
Then we were back in Watson Lake.
Driving through Watson Lake, approaching the tourist info centre
After filling with fuel, we turned right to head north on the Alaska Highway.
Heading west on the Alaska Highway with the Liard River in the
distance - km 990-ish
Approaching Highway 37 - the Cassiar Highway - km 1002
There is a big rest area west of Highway 37 at about km 1003 that is a good spot to stretch the legs and eat lunch. The info signs show the options for southbound travellers.
Information sign at the rest area, about the B.C. routes to Yukon
The highway dips into B.C. and then into Yukon again.
Continuing west on the Alaska Highway, approx km 1061
Construction zones again...this bridge is over Partridge Creek
Partridge Creek
Bridge upgrades - about km 1141
Cassiar Mountains in thick overcast to the south, about km 1144
At the border between Yukon & B.C. near km 1202, there is a
large lake, Morley Lake.
We
overnighted here in 2009.
Kodi checking out the lake shore
Morley Lake and fall colours
Back on the road again, heading into Teslin.
Approaching Teslin Lake and the town of Teslin
Teslin bridge
At the Yukon Motel, where we fill with diesel, there are animal statues that get the dogs curious.
Moose and caribou at the Yukon Motel
From here we weren't sure where to go. Decided to turn south at Jake's Corner and check the campgrounds on the road to Atlin.
Turning onto Tagish Road with Atlin Lake in the distance
Atlin Lake beside Atlin Road, heading south
Construction near the Snafu Lake Campground
Entrance to Tarfu Lake campground
Lake beside the Tarfu Lake campground road
The campsites are small and not level, unless you park on the upper area. We parked by the lake but it took some precise backing in and then some leveling of the fifth wheel to fit the site.
Campsite at Tarfu Lake
As the sun set, it cast a golden glow through the rain clouds.
Setting sun on Tarfu Lake
The campground was mostly empty, with one other camper in place. It was a quiet night.