Since we left Dawson Creek we have ban driving on the Alaska Highway. We left Laird Hot Springs and drove a couple of miles out of the way, up a forest road to the top and next to some radio towers. A storm came in around 10PM and we slept to the sound of rain on the camper.
It was cold when we woke up, about 34 degrees. We made breakfast, packed up and worked our way down the mountain and then northward on the AK highway. We stopped for gas to ensure we made it to Watson lake, and so far this was the most expensive gas, 2.40 per liter. We only bought 10 gallons, which we probably didn’t need. But better to be safe.
While stopped there this guy asked if we were headed north and asked us if we’d take some gas up to a motorcycle rider that ran out of gas. Why not. On the way, we saw a bear eating something on the side of the road, so it delayed his gas by 10 minutes. We did find him at 45 miles up, just as the guy said we would. While waiting for him to refuel, I noticed there were strawberries all over the shoulder of the road. So we stayed and picked a 1/2 pint.
The next major stop was Watson Lake, which houses the Sig post Forest. It started in 1942 when an AK Highway worker put a sign up to bring home a bit closer. It had grown since. I put my license plate up in 2019 while on the trip with Carl Sevier, and after a bit of looking, I found it again. Kathy added her Dawson plate, signed and dated just above it. If you are there and see us, reach out and say hello.
The rest of the day was driving in the rain and we made it to Teslin Lake around 5. We made camp at an IOverlander suggested spot on the edge of the lake with stunning views of Teslin lake. It started raining again and we slept soundly.
here are some more of the days photos. https://www.overlandadventureexcursions.com/photos-albums/nggallery/album/20250711-watson-lake-and-teslin