Day 15: Liard Hot Springs to Watson Lake, YT

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Last night, we decided to get an early start in the hopes of seeing better wildlife. Our little canine alarm clock (Princess) accommodated us by waking up at 5:00 am. We got everything ready and started rolling at 5:30; much later than dawn up here in the wilderness with at least 18 hours on daylight. We had not gone ten miles before we saw another black bear. Then, down the road, buffalo herds. We stopped just past a bridge where a buffalo was grazing and, before we knew it, he was right beside the coach.

We got to Watson Lake by 8:30 am, so we drove to the local Wye Lake, fixed breakfast and enjoyed the view before checking into the campground. Population of Watson Lake is around 1600. It is home to the famous Watson Lake Sign Forest, started in 1942 by a lonesome soldier who posted a sign on a tree. It has now grown to 71,276 signs. Our sign, which was couriered by our friend Scott in Calgary, was supposed to be at the DHL facility in Watson Lake, When we checked in and asked about where it was, the lady replied "What's a DHL?" Since we had arrived on a Sunday, we knew there was no hope for getting our sign until the next morning.

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Photos

Brown Bear
Don't think this is a grizzly, judging from its shape

Bison and calf
The babies were so cute.