Eagle River to Haines

I arrived to Haines during the bald eagle festival ... the largest gathering of bald eagles in the world ... 3,500 birds converge on one river. The river has a late salmon drawing all the eagles. The eagles were bigger than the ones I've seen in the Anchorage area ... and absolutely everywhere! (Note: I had planned to come back during daylight hours to get better photos, but a blizzard canceled my ferry, so I had to leave Haines earlier than planned).

On the road between Haines Junction and Haines

Gotta love the signs for frost heave

Yukon's winter vistas

Night 2 I parked the car in this pullout that was located along a side road. There were some trails that lead up a hill to great views of Lake Kathleen. I first hiked the trails at night when I arrived. The stars and milky way were incredible. I felt wonderfully small.

Zippy playing before we hit the road

Self portrait after a night spent in subzero temperatures. Between several blankets, a sleeping bag and a fleece balaclava, I was plenty cozy.

Mom, where are we?

In the Yukon

On the road between Glenn Allen and Tok