June 25, 2007 – On the way TO the Alcan Highway

We are still in route to Dawson Creek. And we are still in the heavily forested areas. This area of British Columbia has been hit hard by the mountain pine beetles. These beetles prefer mature (80 years or older) lodge pole pines. The lumber companies are trying to cut down as many of the infested trees quickly to salvage the wood and they are trying to manage the problems this has brought. As we traveled from area to area, we could see how much infestation there is. It is sad.


This route also took us over the Rockies. Isn’t this beautiful! (Yes, that is snow!!)


We crossed at Pine Pass which is the lowest pass breaching the Rocky Mountains in Canada. And 4 miles away from the pass but still in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, we found a campsite at Azouzetta Lake Lodge. This lodge/campground has been recently reopened under new management and they are in the process of upgrading.

But the best part was the site:

The view from the inside of the RV (with Elliot):

(Can you believe only $15.00/night!!)

Awesome scenery:

There was only one other camper – a motorcyclist from Denver. He visited with us for a while around the campfire and watching the sunset and the changes in the mountain scenery.

Notice the changes in the color of the scenery because of the clouds and sun position. All we kept saying was WOW!

The only rough part was the mosquitoes and other biting bugs. We did spray around the campsite and we have bug zappers which did help (although we were bitten up before did all the spraying.)

The sun did not set until 10 and every time Andy or I woke up, it was still light - Amazing.

Miles Traveled: 184.0 miles
Routes Traveled:
British Columbia: BC-97