Fort St. John
Trip Start
Jun 28, 2008
1
7
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Trip End
Jul 19, 2008
Fort St. John,
British Columbia,
Canada
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Weather: Warm but Pleasant
Finally the ALCAN!
Arrived today in Dawson Creek mile 0 of the ALCAN. The ride up from Prince George (PG) was brisk and scenic. BC 97 between PG and Dawson Creek was what I was expecting, We stopped at a gas station adjacent to the MacKenzie exit and there was this 'cute' fox begging for food. I mean a real four-legged fox trotting around the parking lot. Anyway, the first real up-north wildlife we have seen - except for the countless moose warning signs.
Dawson Creek and the Peace River Valley area looks like the mid-west in many respects. Rolling farm land. Dawson Creek is a agricultural center with a tourist attraction called the ALCAN. Residents seem unimpressed with the 'majesty' of Mile 0 of the mighty ALCAN but me and other tourists clicked away.
Since the ride was so quick today, arriving at 1230, I decided to head to Fort St. John 40 miles up the ALCAN. We are staying at the Caravan Motel. Not bad for $60.
Today is Canada Day; July 1st. There was a fireworks display tonight in Fort St. John. I at outside and watched until the mosquito's began to win. Oh Canada!
Comments
Go Bro, Go!
Just found your blog...Mom told me to look for it. Hope you're having fun! I'm jealous!
-10E
hows your sore asses???
hope the trip is going smooth for you guys!!! send me some good pictures, o happy late b day to Alex!
tear it up you 'wild hogs' HA! LOL!!!!!!!
p.s. Dad your going to be even more bow legged after this trip! love you guys have fun!!!!