Tag Archives: driving

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Beautiful Jasper

Jan 24, 2023 Lynette d'Arty-Cross 25 Comments

From our recent early January drive through Jasper National Park.

Happy Tuesday.

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Foggy Frosty

Jan 22, 2023 Lynette d'Arty-Cross 10 Comments

We recently drove through some ice fog.

The frost on the truck antenna caused a flag-like effect.

It has a beautiful effect, and seriously coated the leading edge of our truck antenna, but it can also cause slippery driving conditions and poor visibility.

It’s much better to observe its charms from inside.

Happy Sunday.

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First

Jan 7, 2023 Lynette d'Arty-Cross 23 Comments

First there was some of this.

And then this. Sun!

Breaking into the sun at the summit of the Okanagan Connector Highway (it very literally is a “high way”).

Then there was some of this.

Happy Saturday.

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Snow Drive

Feb 10, 2022 Lynette d'Arty-Cross 19 Comments

At -18C (0.5F), it’s warming up in the north. But that means snow! Today it was coming down like rain.

During a lull, the road looked like this.

Spring can’t arrive too soon!

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Winter Drive

Jan 10, 2022 Lynette d'Arty-Cross 21 Comments

I drive a comfortable vehicle that’s well equipped and built for difficult conditions. I have relied on it in all kinds of weather, but it’s especially great fun when the weather is good.

We have had a nice run of very bright, sunny days, and driving has been fabulous.

Happy Monday. 🙂

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Snowy Northern Road

Dec 4, 2021 Lynette d'Arty-Cross 12 Comments

… with the sunrise in the distance.

Happy Saturday. 🙂

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The Stop that Refreshes

Aug 17, 2021 Lynette d'Arty-Cross 10 Comments

Alexandra Falls Trail, just outside of Hay River, Northwest Territories is a nice spot to take a break and stretch your legs.

We completed our drive north in two days – glad to be finished!

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A Water Sign

Apr 14, 2021 Lynette d'Arty-Cross 11 Comments

Well, it’s a frozen water sign. Aquarius the water-carrier, to be exact, which is kind of perfect, because this frozen water is carrying cars and trucks.

I know that I’m really stretching this symbol, but I like the idea of the Aquarian water-carrier carrying ice for a safe crossing on an ice road.

This ice road crosses Great Slave Lake between Yellowknife and Dettah. In the summer, you have to go around, and that takes about 20 minutes more.

I hope we all soon experience some sunny and safe shortcuts. After all, most of us have had to do the long way around for the better part of a year.

Happy mid-week. 🙂

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Prosperous Lake Park

Apr 7, 2021 Lynette d'Arty-Cross 20 Comments

Under sunny skies on the weekend, M and I went to Prosperous Lake Park just outside of Yellowknife.

We crossed the lake itself via a very busy ice road, a total of 14 km.

There was an ice fishing derby going on, which is why it was so busy. People were fishing, yes, but there were lots of snowmobilers, cross-country skiers and snowshoers. Dogs and kids were running around and chasing each other, very much enjoying the bright sun and warmer temperatures.