A HISTORICAL EFFORT
The Alaska Highway
PENETRATING 1500 MILES OF MOUNTAINS, MUSKEG AND MOSQUITOS
“THE ROAD TO NORTH AMERICA’S LAST FRONTIER”
Anthony Bourdain
More than 11,000 American troops, including 7 regiments of engineers, 16,000 civilian workmen from Canada and the United States and 7,000 pieces of equipment were thrown into the herculean task of penetrating the 1500 miles of mountains, muskeg and mosquitoes.
For the soldiers and workers it was a difficult life. Fatigue, hypothermia and accidents were a part of everyday life as the workers set down eight miles of road a day, seven days a week.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ALASKA HIGHWAY
CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY
More than 11,000 American troops, including 7 regiments of engineers, 16,000 civilian workmen from Canada and the United States and 7,000 pieces of equipment were thrown into the herculean task of penetrating the 1500 miles of mountains, muskeg and mosquitoes.
KEY POINTS OF INTEREST
Whether you are interested in history, wildlife, nature, art, music, or adventure your epic adventure along the Alaska Highway will certainly offer something for everyone! The experience routes between the surrounding communities, trails, heritage attractions, historic walking tours and diverse culinary adventures await you.
YESTERDAY & TODAY
Learn more about the Yesterday & Today Historic Milepost Interperative Sites that dot the highway from the Mile 0 marker at Dawson Creek, BC north to Mile 1523 marker at Fairbanks, Alaska.