What's with all these dandelions?

We left Whitecourt, Alberta and headed for Grande Prairie, Alberta where we set up our rig in a great little RV Park right in town.  The gal in the office was very friendly and helpful.  When Momma asked if they could wash off the road grime she said, "Have at it".  Yep, we sparkle once again...just in time for our arrival tomorrow at Mile Marker 0 of the Alaskan Highway in Dawson Creek, British Columbia....ready to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the ALCAN.

As we traveled today, we left the farmland/prairie landscape and traded it for the forest/logging landscape of northern Alberta.

We kept seeing signs to be aware of logging trucks but we had the road to ourselves.  We did spot 3 mule deer down off the side of the road early in the day....but we were hoping for the promised moose....and.....there it was.  Our first moose sighting....a big, bright, hulking moose right along the side of the road

You couldn't miss that bright school bus yellow.

As we left the forest area behind for the farmlands, we kept seeing field upon field of

Dandelions.  

What is with all these dandelions?  Are they harvesting them?  I know of one restaurant in NY that serves creamed dandelion greens.  Do you  think maybe Canada has developed a good purpose for dandelions.  Well, the answer is NO.  With all the winds in Alberta, the seeds just propagate so easily and it is difficult not to be overrun with dandelions.  I have to admit, the yellow is pretty against the green.  I guess we'll just enjoy the color and depart the area before they turn to seed.

Looks like tomorrow we will arrive sooner than we expect.  Dawson Creek is on MST so our clocks will change once again.  It's a short 90 mile ride that will take less than an hour if you look at the clock.  I hope I can have my picture taken at Mile Marker 0.  

Hickory

......on the road again