We are not done yet with the Alaska Highway and with wildlife. Besides uncountable bears (we stop only for cubs) we see now our first wild Bisons. First only a few besides the road, then a whole bunch of them in the riverbed. The green roadsides are tempting for grazing animals, the salty road brings the mountain goats out.
Who drives along the Alaska Highway has to stop at the Liard Hot Springs (that’s what we learned from some canadians). Early in the morning (Ok, it was 8 am) we soaked in the hot water and enjoyed the oasis. If only the ranger with his loud brushcutter woudn’t be next to the pool…
At least we have to share the spot only with a hand full of people and the ranger has a coffee at some point.
After the little town of Fort Nelson follows Fort St. John. Not really a touristy place, but we came here to look for tires. The chase is on. Here again we have to explain to some „experts“ what the load index is. Five tire shops, some phone calls and half a day later finally: tomorrow morning the new tires will be delivered.
With perfect new tires we start our tuesday. Fast we head down the last few miles of the 1422 mile long Alaska Highway (2288km) to Dawson Creek. Here lies mile zero of the Highway. Another chapter of our journey has ended.
written by Nick