Liard Hot Springs

According to the Alaska Highway 2018 book that we purchased, the Liard Hot Springs is a must stop during your travels up/down the highway.  We were not disappointed!  Walked along the boardwalk through the woods with an eye out for bear until we reached the soaking area.  I guess that Read more…

Fort Nelson

Drove 300 miles up the Alaska Highway or as I am learning the Alaska/Canada (ALCAN) Highway to Fort Nelson and stayed at Triple “G” RV Park.  Ran into another Alaska tour group hosted by Airstream and all the units are Airstream.  If you’re not sure what an Airstream looks like, Read more…

Mile 0 – Alaska Highway

Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada starts the Alaskan Highway which was constructed in 1942 by the United States Military to create a passage into Alaska in case the Japanese invaded North America.  The entire 2450 Kilometer road was completed in just eight months – an outstanding achievement!  Dawson Creek itself grow Read more…

Calgary Stampede

The 50th anniversary of the Calgary Stampede – is called the greatest outdoor show on earth.  It is a huge county fair on steroids western style.  Food, games, stages, exhibits, and races.  We witnessed “chuck wagon” races.  I know it sounds very foreign to us, but the winner takes home Read more…

Border Crossing

At the rally we heard terrible stories about the crossing the border into Canada.  We were actually a little apprehensive about doing so.  For about 1 1/2 weeks prior we have been trying to drink the Busse Bus dry so we wouldn’t have to pay any taxes.  We looked up Read more…

Glacier National Park

When this area was designated a National Park in 1910 there were 100 glaciers in the vicinity.  Today, 108 years later, there are 26.  If you are going to come and see them you better hurry before this National Park loses it’s namesake. Based on the recommendation from the RV Read more…

Bad Power

On the way to Shelby we stopped for a quick bite at Wheat Montana Bakery.  Real cute place with huge cinnamon rolls and interesting sauces: I don’t really think that this place was around when Lewis & Clark first charted the area. We pulled into our reserved site at the Read more…