Monday, July 27, 2009

Tok to Haines with Dawson Dan and Klondike Kate

The road from Tok to Haines Junction was amazing. I wanted to stop and take pictures every mile.








Lake Kluane

This is Lake Kathleen, where we camped for two nights. It was very windy in the evening - we didn't take our canoe out.

A passing thundershower added drama to the mountains.



The next day we took a steep hike to the King's Throne, near Lake Kathleen.



This is our campsite at Lake Kathleen.

Our view from the King's Throne.


On the way to Haines, we observed this moose enjoying her breakfast.


As we neared the coast, we saw the evidence of more snowfall in the many glaciers.


We took a short hike through a meadow in an area where we could view about ten glaciers.

At Haines, we found a wonderful bed and breakfast in an old officer's quarters similar to Fort Warden. Our room has a view of the water with high moutains on the far side. Since there were very few restaurants open on Sunday, our hosts invited us to join them at their salmon barbecue. We met a number of very interesting people, both locals and visitors. Later in the evening we went out toward Lake Chilkoot, hoping to see grizzlies feeding on Salmon. We didn't see any bears, but the salmon were definitely there. we had a lovely view over the lake.
Today we will take the ferry to Skagway and then drive inland. We are hoping the fog will lift.

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