Day 10 we were finally at the Alaska Highway. We had already travelled over 2500 miles just
to get to the beginning. At mile 17 we
saw Kiskatinaw River Bridge. It is a
curved wooden bridge that is 531 feet long and is the only original bridge that
was built along the Alaska Highway that is still in use today. We stopped and got some good pictures. It is a pretty cool structure when you think
about them building it in 1942 without all the modern machinery we have today.
At mile 34 we crossed the Peace River. It was a suspension bridge with metal grating
bridge deck and the longest water span on the Alaska Highway. It was 2,130 feet long. It was built in 1960 after two prior bridges
had washed out over the years.
The rest of the day was filled with long stretches of
straight road with an occasional 10 percent grade up or down. It was pretty rolling foothills.
At Ft Nelson, BC we found a great campground called the
Triple G Campground. The people running
it were all very friendly. They joked
and laughed and seem to really enjoy their jobs. It was a pleasant change from the efficient,
no nonsense people at other parks. Maybe
they were so happy because they also had a bar/restaurant with a large patio
there. Of course we took advantage and
had a couple of cocktails, and then off to bed.
2 comments:
That campground looked like a fun one. Wish we were there to enjoy a beverage with you. Happy to hear Cathy got to ride a "horse" :) Have fun and be safe!
I like the pictures with the bridge. Mom and Dad are so cute! I think Cathy is more Pretty than the truck! :D Hugs to you all! Julie Douglas
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