Katharine's book will guide you along the rigorous Wolf Trail or easier King Mountain for spectacular views. From the parking lot at Champlain Lookout, its an easy half-hour walk to Western Lodge where you can enjoy a picnic lunch as you look out over the Ottawa River and valley. The Alaska Highway was punched through daunting topography in record time for the war effort in the 1940s. Most workers could hardly wait to leave after enduring rough wilderness camps while working in bitter cold or buggy, swampy conditions. But thanks to their efforts, today you can linger and enjoy yourself at the many excellent campgrounds, RV parks or hotels.
Outfitters offer a host of options to venture away from the highway for true wilderness experiences.
Well, from here, Tasmania is about as far away as we could get.