We decided to stay in Inuvik for the night. We found a nice campground about a miles south of town. They had good showers. We ate in Inuvik at the McKenzie Hotel. It seems the only retaurants are in hotels in Inuvik. Later that night, we celebrated our journey to the farthest point north you can drive with a beer or two.
We got up early, at 6:30am, grabbed a quick coffee in Inuvik, & started driving the entire length of the Dempster Hwy -- all 450 gravel miles. We timed the two ferries perfectly & only stopped for coffee, gas, & bathroom breaks. We changed drivers every 2 or 3 hours.
Along the way, we finally saw a small group of 4 caribou (too small to be called a herd). We also saw an eagle & a mother grizzlie & her 2 cubs. After 9 hours of concentrated driving, we conquered the Dempster in one shot.
We drove to Dawson City & stayed in the Bonanza Gold RV Park. We had a great dinner of salmon & halibut fish & chips. Later, we saw a can-can show at Diamond Tooth Gerties. Jim even got to dance on stage to the amusement of hundreds.
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