Chuck:
Pulling out of the RV Park we turn left onto the Alcan Highway, immediately there is a long bridge crossing the portion of Nisutlin Bay which is on the north side and it merges with Teslin Lake on the south side. This is the longest bridge in the Yukon; Betty has already checked it out and is ready to give it a try. I watch for oncoming traffic and wave her on; no problems. The RV and Honda soon disappear up a steep hill. My bike and I do not disappear so quickly. Today, I decided to ride the mountain bike because we expected lots of gravel. Throughout the day my front chain ring (the smallest in diameter and the lower tier of gears) got a workout. The hills seem higher and longer each day. Climb a hill, cruise a short bit on top, quickly fly down, cross a stream and climb another hill. That was my day. The climbing took way more time than all the other aspects combined; way more.
Betty found a great Rest Area for dry camping, it overlooks Swan Lake. Across the lake are mountains that are remnants of huge volcanos that were mostly covered with water about 200 million years ago. The tops of the highest volcanos formed the Quesnillia Islands. They seem to have left behind a lot of mosquitoes and gnats. The swallows love it. This afternoon we crossed into British Columbia, the Alcan goes in and out of BC a couple of times before it gets to Dawson Creek, the southern terminus. British Columbia “Super Natural”.