The Alaska Highway
The Alaska Highway (also known as the Alaskan Highway, Alaska-Canadian Highway, or ALCAN Highway) was constructed during World War II to connect the contiguous United States to Alaska across Canada. It begins at the junction with several Canadian highways in Dawson Creek, British Columbia, and runs to Delta Junction, Alaska, via Whitehorse, Yukon. When it was completed in 1942 it was about 2,700 kilometres (1,700 mi); but in 2012 it was only 2,232 km (1,387 mi). This is due to constant reconstruction of the highway, which has rerouted and straightened many sections. The highway opened to the public in 1948. Once legendary for being a rough, challenging drive, the highway is now paved over its entire length.
During our move from Florida to Alaska, we drove the entire Alaska Highway from Mile 0 in Dawson Creek, B.C. to Delta Junction, Alaska.
Read MoreDuring our move from Florida to Alaska, we drove the entire Alaska Highway from Mile 0 in Dawson Creek, B.C. to Delta Junction, Alaska.
Mile 0 of the Alaska Highway in Dawson Creek, B.C.
