We continue on the Alaska Highway with sunny skies, dry heat, and we really enjoy it as we remember the pictures from last year featuring orange and yellow raincoats and toques.

The first stop is by the suspension bridge in Myles Canyon just East of Whitehorse. We are just on time for the 10 am nature walk to Canyon City, which was famous during the Gold Rush. The two rangers are very knowledgeable with the local flora and the history, a terrific way to spend the morning.

We drive quickly through gorgeous Whitehorse, top up the groceries and head out towards Haines Junction. Quick stop at the Information Centre to get hiking ideas, and we are on the way to the Spruce beetle trail, which takes us to a lookout.

Next stop is another trail on the shore of Kluane lake, to the Shepherd’s knoll. An easy little summit with 360 views at an altitude of 856 meters.

A long full day with rewarding scenery, great wild flowers and high mountains still covered with snow.

We stay at Congdon creek , a Yukon territorial campground on the shore of Kluane lake. There are still way too many friendly mosquitoes but our camper has very efficient screens so we are safe. We are on schedule and all is going really well , (except for a small chip high up on the windshield on day 2).