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From Muncho Lake to Fort St John

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The next leg of our trip took us from Muncho Lake to Fort St. John, a six-and-a-half hour journey that we broke up by stopping to take walks and also to admire the magnificent scenery along this route (highway 97 or also called the Alcan or Alaska Highway).

Because there are so many beautiful natural sights, you will need to stop often to really do them justice …

… but I have learned over the years how to take pictures from a moving vehicle, too (not while driving, though!).

That said, stopping is best, both to stretch your legs as well as to see all these stunning natural wonders.

A beautifully glacial green reflection isn’t to be missed.
The light green of new leaves provide a strong contrast to the dark conifer trees.
A rugged ravine points to the changing nature of the area.
Undulating low mountains with the Northern Rockies in the distance exemplify this land’s remoteness and expansiveness.

The next day found us arriving at one of Canada’s gems, Jasper National Park, so there are more posts coming about that beautiful part of the world. That said, any visit to Jasper also includes a look at the terrible destruction caused by the forest fires that started there in late July, 2024.

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  6. Way back in the 1970s and 80s, my work took me to Fort St. John. Also, I went to High School not far away on the Alberta side of the boundary. The Peace River country is beautiful and I really should get back up there. Happy Friday Lynette. Allan

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    1. Thank you very much, Allan. It’s very beautiful and quite ignited I think in favour of Banff and Jasper. It’s well worth a trip as you know. We are already thinking of driving it again some time. Cheers.

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    1. Northern BC is beautiful but of course there’s a lot of competition from Jasper and Banff so it gets ignored a bit. We’re really glad we travelled that way, though. The first picture shows the Toad River (south of Muncho Lake) where it widens out and appears to be lake-like.

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    1. Thank you very much, Belinda. 😊 Yes, that lake is particularly beautiful, especially when it’s completely wind-still and almost posing for those gorgeous reflections. The mountain air is fantastic!

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