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Alaska is getting bigger in my windshield
I couldn't pass on this sign and of course putting my trusty steed in the photo. BTW, it's been working great and averaging 38-42 mpg. Good evening,
I traveled from Hinton, AB to Dawson Creek, BC today. It was a lot of driving with a few stops along the way.
The drive from Hinton to Grand Cache and then to Grand Prairie was a very relaxing trip as I was pretty much the only one on the road. had to put on my chaps as it started to rain. The area is rolling mountains of pine trees. Industry along the route is logging and oil wells.
But I did take time to spend a few minutes in Grande Cache, a little community built on a mountain plateau at 4,200 feet. There are 21 mountain peaks and two river valleys. The town was incorporated in 1960 so it is a relatively new community. The name comes from the French word "cache" which means "storage". The picture you see is a cache where the earlly fur traders to the region stored their pelts in buildings on long wooden stilts. This would insure the wild animals would not ravage through their winter trapping harvest.
Grande Prairie is a bustling metropolitan town with lots of business...just got a bite to eat and then headed to Dawson
Cache from Grande Cache, AB
This is a replica of an actual "cache" where trappers stored their fur to keep them out of the elements and to protect them from animals taking off their hides. Creek. One gentlemen in Grande Prairie saw my US Army license plates and came over and shook my hand and thanked me over and over for our service. What a great gesture. Made me feel real proud to be an American and be recognized for our service.
Then I made British Columbia or BC. Had to take a picture to commemorate the journey. And then every town has their claim to fame...Beaver Lodge and yes, I had to pose for the dorky photo.
Finally pulled into Dawson Creek around dusk and this time I got a hotel room to do some washing and get caught up on my travel blog entries. I kinda miss the tenting though!
Enjoy the photos everyone and see you on Day 6 as I push even more northwest to Alaska.
Rob
PS: I want to acknowledge the following who commented on my blog
Everett H: I think everything I have seen has been in the 8-10 category!
Erin H: I need to bring JoLynn to Banff in the winter...I can only imagine the beauty of the mountains and the snow.
Dan V: No smoke but just clear blue skies
Beaver Lodge, AB
I just couldn't let this photo op and Kodak moment go by without a "grip and grin". with lots of fresh air!
Jessica: Talk to me more about picaboo for photos.
Vern: The roar of motorcycles is in the air as there are all kinds here...even saw a few Nomads.
Peggy H: The Banff gondola was a very relaxing ride as well. we'll need to share stories when I return.
Edie F: The scenery and wildlife are the best part.
Chuck S: Still no need for the moleskin
Jody: Set your dreams and goals and next time you and I will be riding together. The hair doo is easy to maintain.
Heidi: Lucy Mae will be another special grand daughter...hang in there and she will soon be born into a loving family.
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Spry
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An incredible journey!
What an incedible journey Rob, we all envy you. Spry