Day 5

Well the day started just like the local weather man said sunny cool and beautiful . For about 5 miles. Then we were riding in off and on cold rain all day. After about 150 miles we made it to
Dawson Creek Mile 0 on the Alaska highway. We just had to stop for a few pictures ,and souvenirs at the gift shop. A quick picnic and back on the road. About 100 miles up the highway a huge bear ran across the road right in front of us. Not a chance for a picture ,he disapeared into the tall bushes as fast as he crossed the road. Even with rain todays ride was
beautiful. All the stories we have heard about the Alaska highway being a rough trail full of ruts and potholes are just not near true. It is well maintained with very little traffic. It is a great ride
and one we will never forget. We stopped at Bucking Horse river for gas, and had a nice visit with another rider on a BMW and the young lady that ran the resturant where they serve buffalo burgers . We also had great homemade chocolate chip cookies . Then back on the road we stopped for the evening at Fort Nelson B. C.