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Alaska Hwy Near Fort Nelson
photo by:
Jim Thoburn

Pink Mountain
Location: Milepost 143 on the Alaska Highway
and BC 97; 139 miles northwest of Dawson
Creek. Population: 100.
Travelers can rest up in the pleasant full service
RV Park at Mile 143 Pink Mountain, camp and picnic
or rent a room, stock up on fuel, groceries, liquor
or souvenirs, dine at the restaurant, shower or do
laundry.
Sasquatch Crossing
Location: Milepost 147 on the Alaska Highway
and BC 97; 143 miles northwest of Dawson
Creek, 4 miles north of Pink Mountain.
Surrounded by great views of the Rocky Mountains
and Pink Mountain Valley, Sasquatch Crossing
offers great home made meals and desserts in their
restaurant, which is open daily until midnight and can
cater buses and caravans.
Buckinghorse
Location: Milepost 175 on the Alaska Highway
and BC Highway 97.
The history of Buckinghorse dates back to the
beginning of the Alaska Highway by the U.S. Army
in 1943. Fishing, horseback riding, sightseeing and
wildlife are abundant in the area.

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