We had another long day of driving but the kids took it like champs! We made it out of the Yukon in about 27 hours (no one was patrolling the border though) and exited the Alcan to head south on the Cassiar Highway which is in British Columbia.
This Highway is very remote and beautiful. We took a little 5 mile side trek to the abandoned Cassiar mine where they used to mind asbestos. (can’t even wrap my head around the concept of mining asbestos, omg!) The Cassiar Mountain range is stunning (Im not sure if they are old but they have this ancient feel to them) and the lakes have this deep green and brilliant blue hue.
We found an informal camp spot on the Cottonwood River. The River was so crystal clean and the three of us took a quick freezing bath in it- AJ was too wimpy! The mosquitos were out in full force at dusk as well… uh oh!
Belanger Family Adventures 