The Cassiar highway is very remote and challenging but offers some outstanding scenery. The road is 450-mile-long narrow paved route with very few services. There is only one small town along the route and it is not uncommon to drive for 15-20 minutes without seeing another vehicle.
A 45-mile spur from the Cassiar connects to the Southeast Alaska town of Hyder which is a popular destination for travelers. Hyder is a very interesting town in that it is only accessible from Canada. It is curious that as you enter from Canada there is no US border checkpoint but as you return to Canada there is a Canadian checkpoint.
There are several lakes along the Cassiar that are stunning
One of our favorite places to kayak is on Boya Lake
Spotted this eagle in a tree just outside Hyder AK
As we were approaching Hyder we spotted a bear and two cubs crossing the road. Mom was more interested in eating berries than worrying about us taking photos
No doubt the residents of Hyder feel like they live on an island in another country. This sign was posted as you leave Hyder.
Salmon heading up the creek in Hyder to lay their eggs before they will die
Bear glacier on the road to Hyder
A beautiful spruce grouse near our campsite
You know you are in the north when you start seeing Fireweed. The folk lore is that when the fireweed reaches the top of the stem that snow is 6 weeks away
Track Log:
Day 21 (71 miles) - July 27, 2019 – To Boya Lake BC
Day 23 (174 miles) - July 30, 2019 – To Kinaskan Lake BC
Day 24 (224 miles) – July 31, 2019 – To Meziadin Lake BC
Day 25 (193 miles) – Aug. 1, 2019 – To Smithers BC
Day 26 (242 miles) – Aug. 2, 2019 – To Prince George BC
Day 27 (266 miles) – Aug. 3, 2019 – To Cache Creek BC
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