Today, Alaska. It was a lovely day to hit the road and make our way to the border.
At the border, all was fine except we had some oranges. The customs agent let us peel the oranges and leave the peels to be incinerated. We headed off with our naked oranges, planning to have them for lunch.
At one of the paved rest areas, we decided to stop to take the dogs for a pee-hop.
View west of Alaska Highway past the Alaska border - N62 49.608 W141
23.581
We carried on to Tok to fuel up for the trip on the Taylor Highway. After backtracking a few miles, we were on the Taylor Highway once again!
Eastbound on the Taylor Highway - N63 23.959 W142 29.270
Looking back westward from just past the spot pictured above - N63
24.025 W142 29.125
At Mile 11, eastbound on the Taylor Highway - N63 25.514 W142 29.147
Just before Mile 14, eastbound on the Taylor Highway - N63 27.379
W142 29.285
Mile 16 eastbound on the Taylor Highway - N63 29.539 W142 25.276
Mile 33, near Mt. Fairplay, on the Taylor Highway - N63 41.518 W142
15.628
The day was perfect for meandering along the highway. It is a route on which we take our time, otherwise the roughness of the road can be too disruptive on the fifth wheel.
Apparently this is Logging Cabin Creek, according to Garmin - N63
48.713 W142 12.531
It was time to find a spot for the night. We arrived at West Fork Campground, a Bureau of Land Management facility with limited services. Very similar to the Yukon Government Campgrounds.
Looking west at West Fork Campground from the access road - N63
53.199 W142 14.037
Later in the evening we took a stroll with the dogs. It was about 9 p.m. Alaska time.
Westward toward West Fork Dennison River - N63 53.295 W142 14.024
Ursa decided it was a nice evening for a dip and sip. The river seemed low, compared to the water markings on the bridge pier. It was also obvious which way the water flowed!
Ursa dips & sips in the West Fork Dennison River
There were numerous trails around the campground. One trail led to a marshy area that also housed red squirrels. Didn't see the squirrels but saw evidence of their presence.
A red squirrel midden at West Fork Campground
The marshy area was attractive. Apparently moose are often in this spot. Not tonight though.
Marsh at West Fork Campground
The wetland was extensive.
Looking down on the marsh and adjoining wetland
It was a pleasant evening. The campground was only about a third full. Mosquitoes were abundant though, so we didn't stay outside too long!