Caribou on the Alaska Highway

While driving towards Watson Lake this week I spotted two caribou, which seemed to be licking the road.

They waited a little while before moving into the brush.

Fall colours everywhere

Fall colours are in their full splendor. Here are a few shots from a recent drive on the Alaska Highway south from Watson Lake to Whitehorse and a flight to Dawson City.

Long-distance bicycling

 

 

Travel on the Alaska Highway during summer and you’ll see bicycle tourists, travelling hundreds if not thousands of kilometres on epic journeys.

That bold, bright building with formline art is the George Johnston museum in Teslin Yukon.

Mama bear teaches how to cross the road

I spotted these bears just outside the bridge in Teslin Yukon.

A mother bear was guiding her two cubs in crossing the road. The bears looked at the car from the bush before moving on.

Wildlife on the way to Carcross

The most useful thing I’ve learned over the years about photography is to keep your equipment ready.

When driving I test settings first, then keep the camera and zoom lens equipped on the passenger seat. The result is that I can react quickly when wildlife appears.

A trip to Carcross this week was very scenic and provided some great opportunities — no less than one bear, three moose (a mother and two yearlings) as well as a porcupine.

Driving through Kluane National Park

With spring weather, more people are taking RVs out for sightseeing and camping.

This one is pictured driving through Kluane National Park. The signs incorporate Southern Tutchone language.

‘Golden hour’ light

A car drives into Haines Junction on the Alaska HIghway, dwarfed by the immense mountains and scenery.

Deer alongside the road

Look out anytime driving the Alaska Highway as there could be wildlife along the side.

This deer was spotted between Whitehorse and Haines Junction.

Mule deer on the Alaska highway

This mule deer was spotted on the side of the Alaska highway grazing among the lupins and tall grass.

Bald eagle surveys a changing landscape

Spotted alongside the Alaska highway: A bald eagle perhaps noticing the change in the leaves to fall colours.