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America Spring/Summer 2022 (Page 2)

23rd April - 19th July - American RV trip

Yukon Motel, Yukon to Liard River Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada (via Alaska)

22nd May - Yukon Motel, Teslin

First stop in the Yukon. A campground as part of the small motel. Full power and water and a chance to dump black and grey waste, and have a meal out.


*Harvey Too staying at the motel*	*Bridge across part of the huge Teslin Lake*

*Elk or Caribou - not sure*	*Likewise*

23rd May - Marsh Lake TP

Took a bit of finding as the road sign had gone missing. Turned around and found it ok. Biggish place with quite a few happy campers around. Lots of space though as all the long weekenders had left.


*Another frozen lake - well part frozen*	*Very happy camper*

*Barrow's Goldeneye Ducks*	*Semi-palmated Sandpiper*

*Solitary Sandpiper*	*American Pipit*

24th May Pine Lake TP, Haines Junction

A new stop for us but very enjoyable area.


*Wild horses on the roadside*	*Views across the part frozen lake*

*Another view*	*Barrow's Goldeneye Duck*

*Beavers are active*	*And again*

25th May - Congdon Creek TP

A fairly short trip today takes us to a campground we have used before. Getting close to the destination.


*Harvey Too in the trees (again)*	*You talking to me??*

*Spectacular views*	*Reflections*

*It doesn't get much better*	*Ice melting....*

*Barrow's Goldeneye Duck on the ice*	*Trumpeter Swans*

26th May - Snag Junction TP

Our last stop before arriving in Alaska


*Guess what*	*Squirrel - not sure which version*

*Guess again*	*Must be getting warmer - thawing*

*Black Bear*	*Young Grisly bear*

27th May - Sourdough RV Park, Tok, Alaska

Made it. Our first stop in Alaska. A commercial site in the small town but still managed to get a walk in. Owner very helpful with a maintenance issue.

28th May - Birch lake SRS

Must be a holiday - this place was crowded. Even so we managed to find a spot. Last time we were here the lake was frozen solid - then thawed overnight.


*Squeezed in*	*Even busy it seems peaceful*

*Yellow Warbler*	*Red-necked Grebe*

29th May - Riley Creek CG, Denali NP

First stop in Denali National Park. Have to stop here to register before going any further into the park.


*Even here Julie can find a beer*	*Then again - so can I*

*Slight incident with a raft*	*OK - A Bridge*

30th/31st May - Savage River, Denali NP

Moving further into the park - as far as we are allowed, this is a little bit more on the wild side. Great to see so many animals here including female moose and calf at close range.


*Out on another hike*	*Denali*

*Arctic Ground Squirrel*	*Possibly a Marmot*

*Caribou*	*Snowshoe Hare*

*Mum Moose coming for a look*	*Mum and baby*

*Looking out over the Savage River*	*Just magnificent*

*Snowy Mountains*	*More snowy mountains*

*Savage River*	*Savage River and snowy mountains*

*Savage River on its own*	*Snowy mountains on their own*

*American Tree Sparrow*	*American Three-toed Woodpecker*

1st/2nd June - Byer's Lake CG, Denali State Park

A first for us. This is Denali State Park not the National Park. Fairly spectacular in its own right. Next door is a war memorial for the Native Americans so we decide to take the marked track. Once we get there (a touch difficult) it was well worth it.


*In the trees again*	*Lake and mountains*

*The hikes are not getting any easier!!!*	Wilson's Snipe

*American Tree Sparrow*	*White-crowned Sparrow*

3rd/4th June - K'esugi Ken CG, Denali SP


*Harvey Too in her slot*	*Happy camper with evening drink*

*Moose...*	*...and close up in the campground*

*Looks as though this moose has been in the wars*	*Us with Mount Denali (McKinley) in the background*

*Spectacular views*	*Mount Denali*

5th June - Willow Creek SRA

Should have been called Mosquito Creek. They were the worst we have had.


*Harvey Too likes the trees*	*The Creek flowing by*

*A bit more creek*	*Vegetation - not a clue*

6th June - Bird Creek SRA

With a name like this Julie was not going to miss it.


*Must be getting warmer*	*Swainson's Thrush*

7th June - Clam Gulch SRA

Really nice quiet spot. We had been here before so expected it to be quiet. Nice walk down to the beach.


*Harvey out of the trees*	*Snowy mountains across the bay*

*On the beach - only slightly chilly*	*More snowy mountains*

*Front view from Harvey*	*Bald Eagle*

8th/9th June - Homer Spit RV Park

And here we are. the final destination. From here on in it will all be about our return to Phoenix. Homer is a great end destination though it does get a touch busy. Went out for dinner and couldn't find a restaurant with a vacant table. Finished up with beans on toast. We did however find the best bar in town - the Salty Dawg.


*View of Homer Spit*	*It's the end of the road*

*Small boat harbour*	*Fishing boat harbour*

*The fabled Salty Dawg*	*Inside - money everywhere - all for charity*

*The exit!!*	*Couldn't help but think of a certain Hasher*

*Song Sparrow*	*Blue lupins everywhere*

*Black-legged Kittiwakes*	*Sea Otter in the harbour*

10th/11th June - Williwaw CG, NF

Really nice stop (again). Lovely walk through the trees to the visitor centre by the side of the lake at Portage.


*Found some more trees*	*Where are those pesky birds*

*Mountainous views*	*And some more*

*Paddle boarders on the lake*	*An iceberg on the lake - sort of*

12th June - Matanuska Glacier SRA

Stopped here before and even the glacier has retracted a little it is still spectacular.


*And again*	*The Glacier from afar*

*A bit closer*	*A bit more*

*A lot closer*	*And again a bit more*

13th June - Eagle Trail SRS

Our last stop in Alaska. The following day we managed to find a very friendly garage where they managed to fix a long standing issue with some disintegrated bushes (big washers).


*Happy in the trees*	*And another river*

14th June - Congdon Creek TP, Yukon, Canada

Seriously heading back now and again in the Yukon. Lots of black bear activity along the roads.


*Not too big to worry us*	*Scared him off*

15th June - Dawson Peaks Resort RV Park, Teslin

We had planned to stay at the Yukon motel campground again but when we got there most of it was under water. Teslin Lake is about 75 miles long and about 3 miles wide. The water level was 23ft above normal with houses, vehicles etc. underwater. So we drive on a little and found this place. We have power and water and not overly expensive.


*Yukon Motel campground underwater*	*Harvey Too on power and water*

*Views across the lake*	*Spotted Sandpiper*

16th June - Watson Lake CG

This place is world famous - no exaggeration. There is a number plate forest here that covers acres with number plates from all over the world. The visitor centre are happy to provide hammer and nails to post your plates. We didn't have any plates but a friend had given us two of his ex plates. Very difficult to find a space.


*In the campground just outside of town*	*Hairy Woodpecker*

*Rob's plates modeled by Julie*	*A little bit of info if you can read it*

*The plates in permanent position*	*A small part of the "forest"*

17th/18th June - Liard River Hot Springs TP

One of our favourite places. Once you are camping here you have free access to the hot springs. One side is fairly cool then as you go further along they get warmer, hotter, boiling. Great relaxation.


*Big old Bison*	*Baby Bison*

*Lots of Bison*	*Same lot from further away*

*Harvey at the springs*	*The actual hot springs*

*Just a little waterfall*	*Bohemian Waxwing*

*Caterpillars descending down silk threads*	*Mew Gull on nest*