At Tanzilla River Campground
I finally decided to turn south to Cassiar Highway before just before reaching Watson Lake. People told me a few times that the road condition on Cassiar would be bad and the construction projects might cause substantial delay. Taking the new route I would bypass the section of Alaska Highway that I had traveled a few weeks ago and have the chance to visit Stewart/Hyder and Salmon Glacier that were said quite interesting.
The road was dusty, construction delays were frequent and the wait times were quite long. I was surprised it did not bother me much. Perhaps this situation was anticipated as part of the trip package and I had plenty material to read and music to listen while stayed in line.
I stayed at Tanzilla River Campground near Dease Lake and had an interesting encounter while walking the riverbank…
I saw an old man and a boy wringing a blanket by the river.
To start a conversation, I jokingly said “Working for IRS?”
Raising his head, the old man replied “No. Working for BOAI.”
“Oh?” I said.
“Bank of Artificial Intelligence! We are specialized in ‘creativity’.” He said.
We all laughed.
I finally decided to turn south to Cassiar Highway before just before reaching Watson Lake. People told me a few times that the road condition on Cassiar would be bad and the construction projects might cause substantial delay. Taking the new route I would bypass the section of Alaska Highway that I had traveled a few weeks ago and have the chance to visit Stewart/Hyder and Salmon Glacier that were said quite interesting.
The road was dusty, construction delays were frequent and the wait times were quite long. I was surprised it did not bother me much. Perhaps this situation was anticipated as part of the trip package and I had plenty material to read and music to listen while stayed in line.
I stayed at Tanzilla River Campground near Dease Lake and had an interesting encounter while walking the riverbank…
I saw an old man and a boy wringing a blanket by the river.
To start a conversation, I jokingly said “Working for IRS?”
Raising his head, the old man replied “No. Working for BOAI.”
“Oh?” I said.
“Bank of Artificial Intelligence! We are specialized in ‘creativity’.” He said.
We all laughed.
I have obtained several conflict opinions of road condition along Cassiar Highway (Highway 37). I decide to give it a try to visit Salmon Glacier near Stewart/Hyder. And not go to Dawson Creek that would take the same section of Alaska Highway I have already traveled a few weeks ago. Here are a few interpretive signs at a Alaska Highway turnout before the junction.
These are typical roadside interpretive signs giving information about the interest geographic nature of the surrounding area. Here it is about Simpson Peak that is visible in a distant
Arrive junction of Alaska Highway and Cassiar Highway.
Have a lunch at this nice home cooking Sally's Cafe.
There are sections of on-going constructions. This is a pilot car leading our way. Photo is taking from my car through the still dirty windshield.
Take a break at Blue Lake.
continue to Jade City.
This gift shop has a wide variety of jewelry crafted from neighboring Cassiar Mountain jade.
Display of jade stone and polishing/cutting equipment in front of the store.
Scenery is not particularly stunning but wildflowers are still beautiful
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