On the way to Whitehorse, next stop after Skagway, we stopped at Caribou Crossing, which is Michelle Phillips’ kennel. This place is like a roadhouse in that it has a restaurant, gift shop (but of course), ice cream shop (but of course) and sled dogs. You can purchase rides on a 4-wheeler pulled by 6-8 sled dogs. One way to raise money for feed for the dogs and an excellent way to keep the dogs in shape for the upcoming race season this winter. Oh yes, there were puppies and we were more than happy to help socialize them.
These are kids that are on the tour with their grandparents.
….and Connie with a new friend.
Speaking of dogs, people have asked how Mimi is holding up with all the traveling and different surroundings. She is doing really well and is making lots of new friends. This is one she met at the Continental Divide.
Caribou Crossing also had a wonderful wildlife exhibit and for those who don’t mind seeing mounts, I’m including some photos. The mammoth really still has us confused. I can see them finding the bones, but to put one together on all fours, with the outside covering, complete with shaggy hair, just “befuddles” us.
Farther on down the highway, we stopped to take a break at Emerald Lake, which is the most photographed lake in the Yukon. See why?
In Whitehorse we went to a funny, corny Frantic Follies. Everyone in the troupe was so talented and everyone played a musical instrument. While driving around one evening to see what was there, we found some interesting yard art.
Made out of bicycle rims.
We also got to visit a favorite of Spike’s, Michelle Phillips, Iditarod Musher and listen to a very interesting talk about the dogs, the race and answers to many of our questions. Spike and Michelle compared biceps.
Michelle’s kennel, Caribou Crossing, has over 50 dogs and besides the mushing, she sells puppies to other mushers to help improve the bloodlines.
In Whitehorse, there were tours of culture centers, the S.S. Klondike, the Yukon River, Whitehorse rapids, fish ladder and a “scary” bridge. The S.S. Klondike is an awesome ship! Wonderful restoration.
Connie’s lesson for today: “When sitting by a campfire and flying sparks burn a hole in your clothing, make the hole a design element.”
Tomorrow, July 9, we are off to Dawson City, Yukon.
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