Cinnamon Rolls and a Bear Walk

Driving up to Haines Junction.

Elk beside the road.

The view from our campsite.

Saturday, May 21

We had a great breakfast at the campground cafe and hit the road for Whitehorse. We stopped at Johnson's Crossing for delicious cinnamon rolls to have for dessert later. We might stay here on the way home as it was fun and people were so friendly. Cinnamon rolls seem to be a thing along the Alcan with each place claiming to be the best. Also we have learned that we were early traveling through and two out of three places were still closed.

We drove along the beautiful Teslin River and saw signs to watch for moose, caribou, elk, and sheep. We saw one more moose and 3 elk.

We drove through Whitehorse and decided not to stay there for the night. They even had a Starbucks there and many people were in town for the holiday long weekend. (Queen's Day in Canada) We steadily climbed into mountains and drove on to Haines Junction. We stopped at Madley's General Store for smoked salmon for dinner and got a spot at Kluana RV Campground with a gorgeous view of the mountians. The little town had nature and bike trails. We were glad we had decided to drive here.

After we got set up, we took the nature trail through the woods behind the camp that led back to the little town. There were viewing areas out over the willows for moose and various birds. It was quiet and so pretty and then we saw a sign that said "Grizzly Country." That made me a little nervous and I'll admit I walked behind Bob and whined a bit. Then about 2/3 of the way in and too late to turn back, we saw a sign that said not to tamper with the cameras as they were studying bear and human encounters. I picked up speed, passed Bob and Ben and could have placed in a 5K. We walked back to camp along the highway!

We have been without phone service and very weak internet, so it has been hard to post. It should get better in Alaska. Hope to make it to Tok on Sunday.