Having had such a great meal at the restaurant in Toad River the night before I decided I’d grab some breakfast in the morning there as well. I had a big day ahead and getting a hearty meal in me was nice.
Going through the Northern Rockies was a spectacular drive. With immense mountains surrounding me on every side and powerful aqua rivers that rushed alongside the highway, I was left in a constant state of awe, often bursting into laughter at the sheer magnitude of the land around me.
Wildlife thrived in the regions, from smaller creatures like foxes and porcupines to herds of bison that grazed on the side of the road.
I kept a good pace but made sure to stop and appreciate the land as well. This led me to take detours down lengthy dirt roads to find hidden gems, one of them being a waterfall that was hidden deep in the bush.
On my way I passed by Liard River Hotsprings and decided it was worth the stop. I was glad I did, as soon I found myself walking down a wooden boardwalk to the bubbling springs. I didn’t just come to admire it though and made sure to take a dip. The hot waters felt refreshing and rejuvenating, a place I would’ve stayed at all day if I’d had more time to spare.
It was time to keep pressing on and soon I’d entered the Yukon at last! I was greeted by harsh winds upon my arrival into the Territory as a storm above me was growing in strength.
Along the way I came to the town of Watson Lake where the famous Sign Post Forest resided. What a fascinating place it turned out to be, a unique destination unlike any other. All sorts of signs adorned the wooden poles the rose up out of the ground, a creative spectacle that was impossible to miss.
As I continued my journey northwest it began to snow, lightly at first but soon heavier snow flakes fell to the earth and began accumulating. The weaving roads became icy, heightening the danger of going over a cliff and crashing in a ditch far below. I was thankful I picked up premium studded snow tires as they were holding up incredibly well in the harsh conditions.
I tried to find a place to pull over and rest but options were limited as I didn’t wanna get stuck. Eventually I found a spot where I set my alarm to wake me up periodically throughout the night for a chance at seeing the northern lights. Sadly I didn’t have any luck, it seems like I’ll have to wait a little longer for the spectacle.