Watson Lake

We are heading to Watson Lake today. Last evening we ate in a local pub in Fort Nelson, Dan's Neighbourhood Pub. The food was good and the beer excellent. Most of the customers were men working in the petroleum industry. There are lots of them here in the north country.

The scenic views disappeared this morning due to heavy fog. We stopped at Testa Campground for their "world famous" cinnamon buns. Frankly, they lived up to the moniker! Then on to Summit Pass, at 4,250 feet, the highest point on the Alcan. Just past the lake we ran across stone sheep on the road. Next, we stopped at Toad River to see their hat collection and soon after we saw our first moose. I don't have a photo to post, but will be bringing one home. We ate lunch next to the blue-green waters of Muncho Lake. The view from inside the van was inspiring. 

After lunch we encountered multiple construction zones. They were seal coating the road and covering it with gravel. We waited for pilot cars and ended up behind an eighteen wheeler kicking up so much dust the only way we still saw him was by his shadow. Mike said the road was "paved gravel." I imagine we will see lots more of this. 

Once we left the construction zone we managed to see both bison and bear.