Up Keno hill and then 'Moose Creek'

Day 24, Friday, 7/10: Bob went over to the lodge first thing this morning and was able to hook into their Wifi for just a bit. Didn’t do the blog but did receive some e-mails. Left camp about 7:30 and drove to Keno, about 36 miles up the road. It is a mining town (silver and gold), established in the late 1800’s and they continue to mine today. The little town has several museums which were very interesting. They also had a very large Grizzly that was stuffed and on display. Drove the RZR to Keno Hill, about 6 ½ miles to the top. Fantastic views from the top, with a sign post indicating distances, an old cabin and a butterfly walk. Didn’t see any butterflies however. Maybe wrong time of year…. There was still some snow on the ground up there and a bit windy so it was cold! Had met a couple from BC who have an Arctic Fox trailer and they were staying at the same campground. They have a Rhino so we rode with them part of the time. Bob has become an unofficial promoter of the Arctic Fox website, giving everyone he sees with an Arctic Fox or Nash the internet address! We have actually seen quite a few up here.

Drove back to Mayo (saw a moose on the way!) and visited their little museum too. Not as good as Keno but interesting. Got back to the main highway about 3:00 and found a Yukon Government Campground called Moose Creek where we are staying for the night. Had planned to drive on to Dawson City but it’s getting late and we are tired. No sense pushing ourselves since we aren’t on a schedule! Lots of firewood here so we might have a campfire later. So far, we are the only ones here and there are 30 sites.
(About 4 more rigs showed up during the evening…)