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I will add the pictures later, internet here in Watson Lake is too slow to add pictures!!

Bridge

 

June 24, Buckinghorse CG to Fort Nelson, Summit CG

 

Last night rained so hard, Larry had a hick of a time BBQ steaks. We broiled ours in our oven.

Along the road almost to Fort Nelson, several bears along the road, and a pair of Sandhill Cranes. Then a dear and a bobcat crossed the road.

Arrived at Fort Nelson visitor center, which had an aquatic center next door. Kids and Virg swam and I did engineering work sense I had email at the visitor’s center. Then we all crossed the road to the Museum. Wonderful old cars, buildings and just stuff.

 

Museum

 

Stopped to have cinnamon rolls at Tetsa River Services & Campground. So good!

 

                                                                                                Cinnamon Buns

 

June 25 Summit CG to Laird Hot Springs

 

Bright sunny day for the whole day. Rained during the night. Surprised on how many clouds and rain storms we have had. Before we left camp someone spotted a Moose going up the side of the hill above the campground. First moose we have seen, and a female.

 

                                                                                                Moose

 

 Saw a porcupine crossing the highway right after we broke camp this morning. Then down the road was beautiful Muncho Lake.

Got gas there and it was $1.69 a litter, about $6.30 a gallon ($102 for about 16 gallons, and going only 157 miles!) Long distances between large towns so you get stuck with higher prices. We paid $1.39 a litter in Watson Lake.

Three Cariboo quite away from the highway in the rock wash. Then Stone Sheep on highway just past there. Road construction with a follow me car, which included a Bison bull rolling in the dirt beside the highway. We also saw a herd of Bison moms and babies grazing along the ditch line.

Arrived at Laird Springs around 12:30 fourth in line to check in. Fortunately there were sites available and we got close together. Popular site, so we were concerned we’d get a spot.

Virg, Larry, Lilly and Evan went to the hot springs around 3pm, we did the same after dinner. Pretty boardwalk out the changing rooms and two pools. Very hot water.

Been sleeping well, but every time I wake up it is still like dusk light outside. Never seen the dark or stars yet!

 

 

June 26 Laird Hot Springs

 

Cloudy again today. Virg and Larry suggest a short drive to some waterfalls. Very pretty waterfalls, about 1.5 off the road. Sighted a male Buffalo along the road grazing.

 

 

June 27 Laird Hots Springs to Watson Lake