The Lower 48 – what the hell is that? Easy. It means the Lower Contiguous 48 States of the United States, usually in comparison to Alaska, which is separated from the first 48 states by Canada. Of course, Hawaii is not part of the game – who bothers for small islands. Ok? Our long journey…
Another circle in Alaska: Denali Highway, an aerial view of the Kluane Icefield and the long way to British Columbia, Canada.
The journey thru the high North of Yukon Province. Cruise ship tourists infested Skagway, sleepy Haines, Yukon’s lost capital Whitehorse, the faded glory of Dawson City and back to Uncle Don’s Own Country: to Alaska.
Banff National Park – the most beautiful landscapes in the Rocky Mountains. Then on to the North of Canada. The long journey on the Alaska Highway to the tiny village of Watson Lake.
Spring, or early summer is slowly arriving. In the valleys trees get foliage; on the hills snow remains in many places. Temperatures around 25°C on a sunny day, 4° if it rains/snows. Our trip thru Montana to the Glacier National Park which is still closed to a large extent. Then on to Canada.
l Mountains, Beaches’n’Rain Forests; Washington State, USA A journey thru Washington State. Cool Seattle, depressing Tacoma. The volcanoes of the Pacific Rim and Olympic Peninsula. High up in the snow and along beautiful beaches. And our car arrives in the US, passes US customs and gets repaired.
l Relaxing on Vancouver Island, Canada Strange these American countries; just doing nothing on Vancouver Island. Maybe the most boring post ever. Whatever, still a few nice beach pics.