Well, this was warmest night yet...finally cooled off about 3 a.m and I had to use blanket then, but only sheet until then. It was comfortably cool, but not what we have become accustomed to. After a bowl of cereal, it was a snap to break camp b/c we had nothing to unhook. Headed to Maligne Canyon which was a REALLY narrow chute (like a narrow slot canyon w/ water rushing through it). In some places it was only 2-3 feet across the top of the canyon while underneath it had been hollowed out by water and rocks. etc. It was really impressive. (I feel like I am beginning to use the same adjectives over and over!!!) Also noisy. The canyon itself was about 150 ft. deep. At one point a boulder had gotten wedged between the sides of the canyon and was moss covered and had a tree growing out of it, but it made kind of a natural bridge.
Once we left Jasper we were pretty much out of the snow covered rugged peaks although there are still some around - just not as close together and big. Today's scenery consisted mostly of lots and lots of trees (white and black spruce - looks like gnome world in places). There were wide vistas, valleys and lots of lakes and streams. The mosquitoes are very bad in places and sometimes I think they are lined up to get in the RV when the door opens! We saw a herd of bighorn sheep.
We drove into town of Hinton and they boasted a Wal Mart, but certainly not like Wal Marts at home. We did pick up a few things for the RV and then went on to Safeway for some groceries. We made reservations at a campground in Grand Prairie (not Texas) Alberta so at least we were guaranteed full hookups. They also have internet, but have to go to office to use it. AT LAST!!!
We did run into rain today and still stormy. Thunder and lightning, but so far no rain altho I think it is just a matter of time. After we ate and had waited on the weather a bit I loaded up laptop and headed for the office to use internet, but it was locked! Bummer! After rain today and tonite it is supposed to cool off and become more seasonable. Temps have been in low to mid 80's and that is warm for up here, especially this early. It does cool off at nite.
On the way into Grand Prairie, we saw a grizzly bear beside the road, but he was headed for the trees and I did not get a picture....Wildlife we have seen so far....bison, antelope, coyotes, bears, moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, elk, deer, eagle, and a slew of smaller animals...rabbits, squirrels, chipmunks, prairie dogs, ground squirrels, etc.
It was good to get to camp tonite...had meal of stir fried chicken, aspargus and corn on the cob. Jerry gets KP duty as I cooked. All for now...tomorrow we go to Dawson City and the start of the Al-Can Highway. That is where the mile zero marker is located. More tomorrow...love, Linda
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