Chetwynd - result of annual chainsaw carving festival

We are stopped at Chetwynd TI for lunch break. On a mission to get north but wondering if we'll make it as we notice fall starting here. 

Prince George seems to be the divide between climates. Temperature has dropped dramatically (14 degrees rather than 30!) Fall is showing up - birch and aspen are beginning to turn yellow. And the fire hazard is down to Medium from Extreme. 

We hope to make it to Fort Nelson tonight but if we do, will be staying in a provincial park so no wifi. 

As with last trip, we are noticing the stark contrast between industrial projects and the natural world. Clearcuts and a steady parade of logging trucks, village-sized cleared areas with drilling rigs, and massive clearings with enormous hydro towers stretching along valleys and up mountain sides.  All this in the iconic boreal forest with frequent signs warning about animal crossing.

Gas got cheaper every stop north. We keep wondering when it will stop. 

Sky still smoky and warnings still present