We took Highway 40 north from Hinton to Grande Prairie. This is a rural roadway with only 3 towns in 200 miles. This coal mining operation is across the road from a coal generated power plant.
The aspens have leafed out with beautiful light green foliage -
There were many, many trucks on the road. We followed this log truck for miles -
Grande Prairie comes by its name from the surrounding countryside -
Dawson City is the official beginning of the Alaska-Canada Highway. Here is Milepost 0
And you know what your father used to say about driving behind logging trucks. . .
ReplyDeleteCan't say I remember. Is it something a Sister can write?
ReplyDeleteOf course, he said "don't do it!" Don't drive behind log trucks!
ReplyDeleteHe also said not to drive behind trucks carrying cars - and I would add, from my vast experience, also avoid trucks carrying chickens, gravel, and any fresh produce especially if the truck is not covered and the road is bumpy. All things you have probably not encountered on this trip!
ReplyDeleteLove your pictures and notes along the way. Stay safe and have fun!
All good advice. We've gotten 2 dings in the windshield from the loose gravel on the road. As I recall, Gamama said never to follow a truck carrying gas cylinders. She thought they would fall and explode!
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