NEAR JASPER




ATHABASCA FALLS





MILE 0 DAWSON CREEK, BC



Yesterday, the 27th, we left Hinton, Alberta for Dawson Creek, BC and MILE 0 of the Alaska Highway. The day started out sunny, but slowly clouded up as the day wore on. We took the scenic route 40 over the Canadian Rockies. Needless to say, LOTS of hills up to 7000 feet and the wind picked up, making it a difficult drive. The scenery, though pretty, was not as dramatic as we had seen the previous few days. Mostly just pine and aspen coverd hills. By the time we reached Dawson Creek, we had only gone 280 miles, but it felt like a much longer drive because of the strong gusty winds. The terrain has flattend out somewhat, and no more big mountains for now. Laast night we took a drive around Dawson Creek and had milkshakes at a DQ.......what a treat!;)

We are now in the Pacific time zone and daylight is lasting much longer, probably only about 6 hours of darkness. I used my sleep mask last night as it was still quite light at 10:00 when I went to bed.

Woke up this morning to bright sunshine and 45 degrees, but still windy. We will be hitting the road shortly headed for Fort Nelson. So, till we get wifi again, take care, be safe and see you later.

Ron & Barb