2019 Alaska Vacation Journal (21)

06/01/2019 Travel Day - Bell 2 Lodge, Meziadin Lake, BC

Start Location:

• Shady Rest RV Park
• 3960 Drive in Road, Houston, BC
• 800-343.3777
• Start Time: 8:17 a.m.
• Mileage: 52,104

End Location: 

• Bell 2 Lodge
• Km 248, Hwy 37 North, Meziadin Lake, BC V0J 350
• 250.275.4770
• End Time: 2:15 p.m.
• Mileage:  52,370.6 (267 Miles)

Cost Per Night: $37.99
Weather: 53 - 68 F SunnyTravel Day - Shady Rest RV Park, Houston, BC

Route:

• 16 West
• 37 North

Poor Paul had to do all the chores this morning as I was fearful of venturing outside. The ‘skeeters’ were inside the motor coach as well. Paul had to DAP the tub edge because we caught them sneaking across that border. We left a bit late because we were waiting for the Canadian Tire store to open in Smither’s. We are going to stock up on mosquito repellant – I am sure that will be worthwhile in Alaska as well.

Paul and I are gypsy’ing it today – no reservations for tonight. We were going to stay at the Bell 2 Lodge – but they wanted $47 per night for 15 amp; no water; no wifi; no cable . . . we just could not justify that expenses. Push comes to shove we can dry camp! UPDATE: Bell 2 Lodge was the only thing around!!!

About 10:30, Paul pointed out a Black Bear running across the 16 West right in front of us. Mr. Bear was quick though so no photographic proof. The ‘Beast’ drove through several construction zones – on a Saturday! We noticed that the workers/flag people were far more friendly and polite then their American counterparts.

Wildlife Spotted: Ten Bears (one was a cute brown baby) – Still waiting to see my first Moose!

Face Full of Mosquito Bites

Off to Canadian Tire to Buy Mosquito Repellant

Rainbow over the 37 West

Construction on the Bridge

Lunch at a Rest Stop

Lakes and Rivers Everywhere

Love this Landscape – So Green and Lush

Our Campsite (#8) at the Bell 2 Lodge

2019 Alaska Vacation Journal

1. Travel Day - Shady Rest RV Park, Houston, BC (20)
2. Historical Barkerville, BC (19)
3. Travel Day – Robert’s Roost, Quesnel, BC (18)
4. Hell’s Gate Airtram / Boston Bar (17)
5. Travel Day - Canyon Alpine RV Park and Campground (16)
6. Chores Milton, Washington (15)
7. Westport Winery Garden Resort (14)

2019 Alaska Vacation Journal (20)

05/31/2019 / Travel Day - Shady Rest RV Park, Houston, BC

Start Location:

• Robert's Roost RV Park Resort
• 3121 Gook Road, Quesnel, British Columbia V2J 4K7
• Start Time: 7:44 a.m.
• Mileage: 51,834

End Location: 

• Shady Rest RV Park
• 3960 Drive In Road, Houston, BC
• 800-343.3777
• End Time:N/A
• Mileage:  52,104 (270 Miles)

Cost Per Night: $29.10
Weather: 86 F Muggy and Sunny

A mosquito hit me right on the cheek as I slept! I must invest in a Thermal Cell (Mosquito Repeller). Of course, Paul suffered no itchy bites. I guess he is just not sweet like me.

After about an hour on the road, we passed the camper of the older couple we had met at the Canyon Alpine RV Park – John and Abigail. I wondered if they were driving to the same RV Park. I waved as we passed but I believe they did not recognize me.

We witnessed a plethora of trucks hauling huge logs. That was a site to observe. Further, the smell of fresh cut lumber permeated the air pleasantly.

Paul and I decided to stretch our legs – woefully we picked the only rest stop without an ‘easy out.’ We had to unhook the tow vehicle!

We needed gas before retiring at the Shady Rest RV Park. We had to pass the park and drive into town about 3 km (1.86 miles) to the Petro Canada 7-11 station. All in all; an uneventful day.

Wildlife: One buck leisurely crossing the highway in front of us; about a thousand black ravens walking . . . reminiscent of a Steven King movie.

The Duck Family at Robert’s Roost

John and Abigail from Arizona

Canadian Lumber Towns

Paul at the Helm

Beautiful Rest Stop but No Easy Out.

2019 Alaska Vacation Journal

1. Historical Barkerville, BC (19)
2. Travel Day – Robert’s Roost, Quesnel, BC (18)
3. Hell’s Gate Airtram / Boston Bar (17)
4. Travel Day - Canyon Alpine RV Park and Campground (16)
5. Chores Milton, Washington (15)
6. Westport Winery Garden Resort (14)
7. Sightseeing around Milton Washington (13)