Day 19, Wednesday, July 26
55 this morning and rain still falling. Feels good today, as yesterday, to be back in the cool mountains. Didn't leave until noon today as we thought at first we might stay another night, but with the rain not showing any signs of letting up we decided to go ahead and drive. Gas at the Lodge was $4.50.
Lot's of rain again today. Saw buffalo herds today right on the highway (picture on last post).
Our destination was Watson Lake because it was recommended by another camper. Drove the 160 miles to get there but it was a mud pit of a town. Guess we have to get used to the fact we aren't going to have grassy campgrounds and paved roads for awhile. Most campgrounds are what we would call vacant lots with a lot of trash back home. While there is great beauty up here, it's in the wilderness, not the towns and campgrounds. The government owned campgrounds are cleaner, and more spread out, and cheaper ($12.00 / nite), but no utilities and some no water without boiling first.
So we headed out of Watson Lake (gas here was $4.20) and drove another 37 miles to the next YTG (Yukon Territory Government) campground and "boondocked" for the night. Not much to do there (no trails or back roads to explore). Very thick with mosquitoes, however no mud. Had to stay close to the fire or in the motorhome.
55 this morning and rain still falling. Feels good today, as yesterday, to be back in the cool mountains. Didn't leave until noon today as we thought at first we might stay another night, but with the rain not showing any signs of letting up we decided to go ahead and drive. Gas at the Lodge was $4.50.
Lot's of rain again today. Saw buffalo herds today right on the highway (picture on last post).
Our destination was Watson Lake because it was recommended by another camper. Drove the 160 miles to get there but it was a mud pit of a town. Guess we have to get used to the fact we aren't going to have grassy campgrounds and paved roads for awhile. Most campgrounds are what we would call vacant lots with a lot of trash back home. While there is great beauty up here, it's in the wilderness, not the towns and campgrounds. The government owned campgrounds are cleaner, and more spread out, and cheaper ($12.00 / nite), but no utilities and some no water without boiling first.
So we headed out of Watson Lake (gas here was $4.20) and drove another 37 miles to the next YTG (Yukon Territory Government) campground and "boondocked" for the night. Not much to do there (no trails or back roads to explore). Very thick with mosquitoes, however no mud. Had to stay close to the fire or in the motorhome.
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