July 12
It was an easy, scenic drive to Whitehorse where we stocked up on groceries before heading to our destination. Just 20 minutes outside of Whitehorse, we arrived at the Tranquil Hot Springs Campground. After settling in, we ventured to the breathtaking Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs & Spa. WOW! We enjoyed the "tour" Samantha gave us and are looking forward to Sunday when we will experience the pools.
Fun Facts:
- Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs are custom designed stone pools that are the only commercial Hot Springs of their kind in North America.
- Geological evidence suggests these hot springs have been running for hundreds if not thousands of years. It is an ancient, powerful source of artesian water full of restorative minerals.
- They go the extra mile……draining and cleaning their pools every single day!
- Every winter they have a "hair freezing" contest!
July 13
Exploring the Yukon Wildlife Preserve was an incredible adventure! We embarked on a 3-mile loop, navigating the preserve on our electric bikes. Enjoying numerous areas while admiring the diverse wildlife, took us about 2.5 hours. Every moment was an opportunity to connect with nature and appreciate the beauty around us.
Fun Fact:
In the 1970’s Danny Nowlan started accepting injured and orphaned wildlife at the Yukon Game Farm. Nearly fifty years later, the Yukon Wildlife Preserve continues to care for Yukon’s most vulnerable animals
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Since it opened in 2012, hundreds of animals have passed through the doors of the Preserve’s Wildlife Research and Rehabilitation Centre.
After lunch, we headed into Whitehorse, making detour to Bean North's Cafe in the Woods, which is hidden and enchanting!. Beautiful flowers, live music, treats and of course Fair Trade Coffee that they roast twice a week. They supply a lot of the local stores in Whitehouse with their coffee.
My very old hiking boots were on their last legs, so we stopped by Coast Mountain Sports. There, Ash, the exceptionally knowledgeable sales associate, helped me find the perfect pair of hiking boots..
Our adventure continued with a quick stop to recycle the oil after Douglas changed it in our motorhome. Then, we made our way to the Yukon Visitor Information Centre, where Fern provided us with excellent information..
Our next destination was the spectacular Miles Canyon. We embarked on a breathtaking hike that included crossing the Yukon River via a suspension bridge. It was a fabulous way to cap off a busy and incredible day!
July 14
The highlight of the morning was our daughter Amy, FaceTiming us to say hi to my mom! She also shared photos of some loved ones. Mom's 97 spin around the sun! Very special and it made my heart sing.
We walked over to the Hot Springs and had an incredible experience in the different pools. So relaxing and rejuvenating. After lunch we did the same thing, finding another pool we didn't see this morning. We enjoyed the Steam Sauna, too. No pictures in the spa....the only ones I was able to take was in their cafe up above.
Eclipse Hot Springs is an exquisite destination, and if you ever find yourself in Whitehorse, I highly recommend treating yourself to a visit!
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