6/1 - We departed Hyder, AK and drove back across the border, through Stewart and continued North on the Stewart Cassiar Hwy 37 about 120 miles and found a large secluded turnout partially hidden by some small trees. Since this road is pretty remote, traffic was extremely light and except for the occasioanl rumble of tires as they crossed the nearby steel mesh surface bridge, all one could hear were the bear growls (not really) .... The night was very quiet and we heard no vehicle traffic after dark. (Which isn't until about 11:00 P.M.)
6/2 - We continued North the next morning with Fred & Olivia taking the lead (Our new friends from Texas). We stopped as the small village of Iskut so Fred could get gas and Cappucino and were advised that the road North was closed due to a forrest fire - We discussed the various options, taking into account that the lady at the station told us last year the road was closed for a month due to forrest fires. We have a date to meet our son Kane and future daughter-in-law and her father in Tok, Alaska on June 14th. If we turn around and go around the fire, that's a detour of over 1400 miles through some pretty rugged mountain driving, much of which we had already coved getting to this point. The village of Iskut is no more than a gas stop with a few groceries and I don't think they had cappucino, so we decided to go ahead to Dease Lake; still 70 miles south of the fire and big enough to get better information and services. After checking at the Dease lake fuel stop, grocery, restaurant, and truck stop (seemed to be the main hub of activity) we didn't find out anything new except for the information web site that updates everyone on the fire and road status. We checked into the Dease Lake RV park down the street and decided to stay here until we learn more about the fire and road closing. As of this moment, (6/3 - 8:30 A.M.) the road is still closed accoring to the update at 7:53 A.M...... It 'is 'raining' , so maybe that will help.......... We'll keep our fingers crossed and update when we can.....
About Me
- Terry - June
- Florida, United States
- June and I retired in June, 2004 and travelled for a year on our boat from Lake Michigan to Florida, then North on the East Coast through Canada, back to Southern Lake Michigan. It was the most amazing trip we have ever taken and one that will be tough to beat. We settled in Florida in the fall of 2005. On April 3rd, 2011, we departed in our Motorhome for the "BIG 2011 PLAN" We've now completed an 18,000 mile, 6 month drive from home in Florida to Northern California, North on the Pacific west coast to Seattle. From there to Alaska - with returning stops in Spokane, Washington - Oregon, Yellowstone, and other sites - then to Fort Wayne, Indiana to visit family, then back South to Florida and home. We have now traded in our motor home and purchased a new 5th wheel travel trailer and truck to continue travelling as long as life will allow. We will keep you informed as much as practical on our new site: www.Rainwatertravel.blogspot.com
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