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Whitehorse Yukon to Anchorage Alaska

22 March 2014 - Saturday

Had a requirement to go to Anchorage, Alaska. Decided to make the drive in a single day.
On the road at 7 a.m. headed north.

Moon over the Alaska Highway

Approaching Haines Junction, the sun started to highlight the mountain ridges.

Sunrise on the Kluane Ranges / St. Elias Mountains from the rest area east of Haines Junction

Approaching Kluane Lake the light was dull with the overcast clouds. When I saw a moose munching alongside the highway, had to stop and try some pictures. She cooperated nicely...

Cow Moose near Kluane Lake 

Cow moose near Kluane Lake 

Near Kluane Lake, the view of Sheep Mountain deserved photos too. I have a page of the many images taken in the Kluane region during different seasons and conditions.

Heading towards Sheep Mountain beside Kluane Lake

The mountain is called Sheep Mountain for a reason; many Dall Sheep thrive on it.
Sometime the sheep are on the road.

Dall Sheep on the Alaska Highway beside Kluane Lake

Ram flirting with me

Licking at the cracks in the Alaska Highway

Looking west over the Donjek River from the Donjek bridge

At the Donjek River, there was an electronic sign with a message from the highway maintenance crews:  UNEVEN ROAD SURFACE

Approaching Pickhandle Lake

Carrying on, I encountered some uneven road surfaces... 

The freeze thaw cycle wreaks havoc on the highway in this area 

Northbound through Beaver Creek

I grew up in Beaver Creek and was tempted to stop.
Needed to continue though because Anchorage was still hours and hours away. 

Beaver Creek customs

The Alaska Highway between Beaver Creek and the border has been upgraded many times. There was a long stretch of good gravel.

Gravel highway between Beaver Creek and the border

At the Alaska border crossing, I was asked where I was going, for what reason and for how long.
Was also asked if I would be leaving anything in Alaska. Then I was on my way again.

Caribou (reindeer) getting off the highway

Caribou climbing over the hill

Crossing the newer Tanana River bridge heading towards Tok

Tok - Mile 1313, Alaska Highway

Weather was spectacular and road was in great condition.

The view about 15 miles from the junction in Tok

Southwest bound out of Tok the highway is straight and the mountains lovely.

Near the Tok River

Nelchina Glacier and Nelchina River in the distance, south of the highway

Highway elevation about 3,300 feet.

Popular area for snowmobiling

Not a cloud in sight!  Coordinates N61.90994 W147.28338

Matanuska River in the distance - N61.83076 W147.41242

Lions Head is the darker blue hump -  N61.80783 W147.51987

Matanuska Glacier - N61.79737 W147.74604

It was nearly 5 p.m. my time (4 p.m. Alaska time). I'd been on the road for 10 hours, stopping only for fuel and a few minutes at the border crossing. 

Long Lake and Kings Mountain - N61.81045 W148.18696

Arrived at the Anchorage hotel after 11.5 hours on the road according to the GPS.

While visiting Anchorage, I took a drive to Turnagain Arm.

Turnagain Arm - 6:30 p.m.

Later in the week I needed some fresh air so headed out for an evening walk along the walking trail around Cook Inlet. 

Looking westward across Cook Inlet

The evening was beautiful, these images were taken at 6:00 p.m. Alaska time.

No mud flats now

On March 28, I drove home, again in a single day.
Stopped for many more pictures though, so the drive took an hour longer!

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