Like many headlines this is an exaggeration. However, it’s true the Alaska Highway was closed for a few days at two locations due to washouts, mudslides, and flooding. The weather has been partly sunny and warm here for 2 days and we are seeing points of interest in Dawson Creek. We’re spending 3 nights at the Mile 0 RV park. The history of the construction of the 1528 mile Alaska Highway in 8 months, in response to the Pearl Harbor attack is interesting. Since the completion of the road in November 1942, continuous upgrading and repairs are done. We’ll continue our journey to Alaska tomorrow. The length of daylight hours in summer in the far north takes some adjustment. We’re getting better at sleeping in daylight. On June 21 in Fairbanks, Alaska, which is as far north as we’ll go, sunset is at 12:47 AM and sunrise is at 2:59 AM, and there is no period of darkness. At Point Barrow, the furthest point north in Alaska, sunrise is on May 11 and sunset is on August 2. Following are a couple more pictures from the Canadian Rockies and from Dawson Creek.
Moraine Lake talus slope (reflection).
In Jasper National Park.
At Mile 0 of The Alaska Highway.
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