Haines Junction

 Continuing the trip north, our next stop was Haines Junction, Yukon Territories.

During this drive we saw 5 or 6 bears like this guy on the road trying to hitch a ride:


One of Canada's largest lakes is Kluane Lake.  A huge lake at the base of Boutillier Summit the second highest peak between Whitehorse and Fairbanks.



I want to share of few pictures of the Yukon to serve as a reminder.  It certainly was to us.  During our drive northward, I mentioned several times how lucky we had been since the roads were fine in  Canada unlike we had experienced on our previous trip in 2016.  Well, I guess we had forgotten about the Yukon Territories.

Soon after Kluane Lake and past Destruction Bay (another small town on the edge of Kluane Lake; we encountered a road construction project.  Here we are following a pilot car through construction site along with many other travelers




Afterwards, we stopped at one of millions of pullouts along the road for a break and lunch.  This one turned out to be more beautiful than most.  Pickhandle Lake provided a very relaxing setting: 


Not long after this break, we encountered another construction project after driving slowly through another terrible section of road and yet, another wait for a pilot guided tour


Finally we arrived at Haines Junction for a one night stop.  Hotel had a great view from room and balcony:


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Comments

  1. Bob and BobbieJuly 11, 2023 at 4:55 PM

    Beautiful pictures. So glad you made it through the difficult roads.

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  2. SidJuly 11, 2023 at 5:22 PM

    Beautiful scenery (minus the traffic jam). Travel safe!

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  3. AnonymousJuly 12, 2023 at 6:01 AM

    I can’t help noticing that some of those road conditions look really similar to what we see on interstate 70 in Colorado! Don’t even wanna think about what that does to a vehicle’s mechanics. The mountains are beautiful! Would love to know what those elevations are like. Thanks for sharing! Love you,
    hal

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  4. AnonymousJuly 12, 2023 at 6:48 AM

    Just stunning scenery!

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  5. AnonymousJuly 15, 2023 at 5:44 PM

    Sorry about the roads. That Pickhandle Lake wow!
    Jamie

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