Finally, I am posting the start of my epic northern Canadian travel adventure that happened in July. If you missed the Prequel, just go here. It will set the stage for you.
Just so you know, I did not grow up camping much or travel-trailering. I recall one tent trailer trip that left me pretty traumatized. As a result, I have no experience and neither does Mr X, but that’s what Google is for. Based on my “what to take in your trailer” searches, I think I packed everything that was needed. I think.
Plan A: leave on Friday morning and take a short detour down to Boya Lake, spend the night there and then head to Whitehorse the next day. Boya Lake is one of those turquoise blue lakes full of islands. I’ve always wanted to go there. I did not get to go there.
We weren’t remotely ready in the morning, therefore onto Plan B: leave at 2PM and get to Liard Hotsprings. We got to the Hotsprings campground and low and behold, it was full. I had no clue you should pre-book sites. We opted for the semi-private (I’m joking), beautiful (gravel parking lot) overflow site across the highway with at least 30 other campers. Welcome to camping. Oh, and it was raining.
Rather than cooking inside the trailer and having our neighbours (some girls in a car camping out of the trunk) enjoy our bickering, we opted to eat at the lodge. Have I mentioned I’m a fussy eater? Pretty much the only thing I would eat off the menu was fish and chips. They seemed a bit freezer burned.
We didn’t even go in the hot springs because I’m spoiled. If there are more than 10 people present and it’s not a winter month, I don’t like going in. The springs were jam packed full of people (maybe because the campground was full and the overflow was nearly full too). It was nice to walk around and check things out regardless.
Needless to say, it was an early night. I took the queen sized bed option half of the trailer and Mr X opted to sleep on the kitchen table/bed as we both like our space.
Stay tuned, Day 2 will be posted soon. This trip just kept getting better.
September 13, 2019 at 3:00 pm
Love Liard hotsprings. Are you even a real camper if you haven’t stayed in a gravel parking lot? You’re the real deal now. hahaha. Can’t wait for the post about day 2.
September 13, 2019 at 4:54 pm
Who knew there were so many travel trailer learnings. You’re favourite day is going to be day 12 I think.
January 20, 2020 at 12:38 pm
Thanks for sharing Angie. The Trip Advisor shot of Liard Springs looks really amazing. It would have been nice to check out! 🙂
January 22, 2020 at 9:21 am
The hot springs are so beautiful. Such a unique ecosystem. I prefer them in the winter though!