WHITEHORSE TO OTTER FALLS

Not very interesting scenery today on our 96 mile journey to Otter Falls. The road was very rough with several patches of gravel and mud on this stretch of Highway 1. There were small orange flags occasionally on either side of the roadway which indicate humps or frost heaves. We do our best to go slowly when those appear, but sometimes they are not marked or they come up too soon to be helpful. Lots of rattles and shakes so we have to be careful opening cabinets and closets.  All of Kathy and Warren’s clothes ended up on the floor today.

The RV park is really just a wide spot on the Highway with sites marked off. We are facing the highway but at least we have water and power. Checking in was interesting, my Kathe was sure we had the wrong place. When she asked about the motel and restaurant photos on the website she was told that they haven’t changed the website in 10 years. So, no restaurant and no motel, just a gas pump and some sites with weeds. We were supposed to stay here for two nights but will move on tomorrow and stay an extra night at the next place.

They took a drive into Haines Junction to see the sights. Not much to see except this glacier. And this giant cupcake house. It’s too dark and gloomy this afternoon to get good pictures. They did find a bakery in Haines where they purchased some breakfast treats before going back to the campground. 

Don’t confuse Haines Junction with Haines, Alaska. We’ve already been there on the Ferry. Turn left at the Junction and you will be in the USA and turn right to stay in Canada to travel to Destruction Bay.