When Was the Alaska Highway Built?

The Alaska Highway was built during World War II. The first civilian cars drove the highway in 1946, although the highway wasn’t officially opened until 1948. If you’re curious how the highway first came to be, we put together a brief history of the Alaska Highway.

What’s the Current Condition of the Road? Is It Paved?

Yes, the entire Alaska Highway is paved. However, when the road needs to be repaired—or simply maintained—you may be diverted to a gravel road. The MILEPOST travel guide—a must for driving the Alaska Highway—has a pretty detailed breakdown on their website.

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Q: What, Exactly, Is the Alaska Highway?

The Alaska Highway—which is also called the Alaska-Canada Highway, the Alaskan Highway, or the ALCAN/Alcan—is a road that runs from Dawson Creek, British Columbia (Canada) to Delta Junction, Alaska (U.S.).

Your Complete Guide to Alaska’s ALCAN Highway

February 8, 2023By: maud

ALCAN | History, Tips, Fast Facts If you’re thinking of driving to Alaska or doing a DIY Alaska move, you’ll likely find yourself on the historic (and scenic!) Alaska Highway at some point. Since its official opening in 1948, this major route has played a significant role in Alaska’s history and continued development. In this article, we’ll show you everything you need to know about the Alaska Highway. You’ll get a brief history of the road, a few interesting facts and figures, and our tips for navigating the Alaska Highway safely and easily. Let’s start with the basics. What, Exactly, Is the Alaska Highway? The...

Leaving Alaska? Check Out These Most Popular Moving Destinations in the Lower 48

May 25, 2020By: mcameron

There’s no place on Earth that’s quite like Alaska. With awe-inspiring nature at every turn, harsh yet beautiful winters, boundless opportunities to live an off-the-grid lifestyle that’s uniquely your own and vast expanses of land to explore, Alaska has a lot to offer its residents. That being said, although we love living here, we know Alaska just isn’t for everyone. In fact, Alaska has experienced net migration losses over the last few years. In other words, more people are leaving Alaska than coming into the state. Estimates put the number at a net loss of about 20,000 residents over the last five years. If you...

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