...Whitehorse walkabout

This is the cover of the Whitehorse newspaper.  Click on it to look closely.  You can see that the Alaska Highway was completely washed away a result of above average snow pack and torrential rains.

The Yukon Visitor and Information Centre is a nice place.

The SS Klondike used to float the waters of the Yukon River.  Now it is in dry dock in downtown Whitehorse.

This is how the SS Klondike was pushed up and down the Yukon river.

Laura and the Whitehorse trolly car.

Emily enjoyed swinging in one of the downtown parks.

We have been monitoring the Alaska Highway situation closely by listening to reports from the CBC.  They have had frequent and in-depth information for those of us stranded by the road closure.  This is a photo of their headquarters in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory.

Since we are stranded in Whitehorse we decided to make the best of it.  This afternoon we took a stroll through the downtown area.  It is a vibrant place with plenty to see.  We enjoyed walking along the city pathway which parallels the Yukon River and down several Whitehorse city streets.  We visited the SS Klondike and the Yukon Visitor Information Centre.  We saw many cyclists and runners as well as dog walkers and fellow tourists.

The most reliable information we have indicates the road may be open tomorrow or the next day.  We're hoping so, but in the meantime we'll enjoy such things as a...Whitehorse walkabout.