8-4-09 Whitehorse, B.C. (pics of MacBride museum, camp at Klondike Creek)

8-4-09: Before leaving Whitehorse this morning, the family stopped by the MacBride Museum which explores Yukon's history. We saw a display of native animals, the history of mining & the impact of the Klondike gold rush, a display about the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, etc. We were amused to see an old Pepsi labeling machine. As original Pepsi bottles were scarce up north, someone had the idea of recycling beer bottles and putting on the official Pepsi label (by machine). The construction of the Alaska-Canada Highway was also depicted as well as beautiful samples of beadwork on a variety of articles/clothing made by the First Nations people.

We drove onward and camped outside of Dawson City (Klondike Creek). We should cross into Alaska tomorrow. P.S. During our drive, Mike spotted a cow moose and her calf along the roadside.