Haines to Haines Junction (Alaska Hwy) to Mile 1050 Destruction Bay

We spent two extra days in Haines to see what was wrong with a rear tire that had smoked coming down Chilkat Pass.  And the mechanic couldn't see us until 8 AM Monday morning.....results of his findings.....broken seal on the shaft was leaking oil and the friction caused the oil to smoke.....he was able to replace the seal and 3 1/2 hours later we were down the road....Yea!!!!!

  Interesting when a boat parks in the RV Park

Never get tired looking at the mountain peaks

Salsaia Glacier

Clearing Canadian Customs...back on BC time

Three Guardsmen Mountains some 6,325 feet

Haines Highway Summit...elev. 3,510 feet

Entering the Yukon Territory

Interesting...temp. range today 46 to 52 degrees

Rain and low clouds....if we were on the Nanseann we would have stayed in port....but need to continue down the road and see what is happening in Haines Junction....well it's raining and they have low clouds.....Decision time.
From Haines Junction to Destruction Bay the road is in good condition and it is only 67 miles.  This is not a day for camera ops but we will be back in the fall and hope for SUNSHINE.....

Staying at Destruction Bay Lodge and RV Park

Wet and windy plus cold

A view of Kluane National Park

Destruction Bay is a small community located on the Alaska Highway near the shores of Kluane Lake.  It was one of several camps built to supply the army during the construction of the Alaska Highway.  It got its name when an extremely violent storm destroyed buildings and much of the highway construction material that was stored here.  There are about 40 year-round residents.  That's your history lesson for what it is worth.

We are on Day 30 of our Alaska Adventure and have traveled 4,057 miles.....