Andrew and I were so sad to leave Banff, we even considered staying an extra night. Driving away from Banff had to be the prettiest drive we have ever taken. 140 miles on AB-93 with views of mountains, pines, and glacier blue waters was a perfect way to end two marvelous days.
Besides our first day driving from Ohio to Sioux Falls this has been our longest day on the road. I felt that this leg of the trip felt extra long – I think it was all our side trips were over. We now have one mission: arrive safely in Anchorage, Alaska and I am so ready to be there.
We made it safely to Dawson Creek, just in time to watch Game 6 of the NBA Playoffs (which was 6 pm in Pacific Daylight Time). Now we can not wait to cheer on The Cavs in Destruction Bay, Yukon. Dawson Creek is Mile 0 of the Alaskan Highway.
Andrew and I should have paid more attention to the news because Dawson Creek was under a local state of emergency due to flooding. Luckily, it did not intervene with our travel plans, the majority of the damage happened east of where we were driving. However, we did see some of the devastation: a whole trailer park under water and one side of the highway completely collapsed. Seeing this devastation happen to a town hit close to home for us. Last fall, the state of South Carolina had historical rain fall and experienced flash flooding. Prayers go out for the people of Dawson Creek.
- Start: Banff, AB
- Destination: Dawson Creek, BC
- Distance: 504 miles | 8.47 hours
- Lodging: Comfort Inn
xx Katie
The Fox Adventure 
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