Al-Can
In late May 2007, I drove the Alaska Highway. We didn't lose a windshield or get a flat tire. The route is paved and a challenge at times, especially the frost heaves, which are marked by flags. We devised a slalom technique to "ski" around them when there was no traffic coming from the opposite direction. It beat hitting the brakes to slow down every few minutes. We left Cleveland and drove all around the central interior of Alaska and ended up in Skagway, then took the ferry to Juneau. My friends and daughter went home and I stayed behind in Sitka to work as an archaeologist for several weeks.
Driving the Alaska Highway is so fun! It is just gorgeous and these photographs do not begin to represent the incredible diversity along the route. It is well worth the adventure. I recommend flying into Calgary or Anchorage and renting a car from there for your trip.
Read MoreDriving the Alaska Highway is so fun! It is just gorgeous and these photographs do not begin to represent the incredible diversity along the route. It is well worth the adventure. I recommend flying into Calgary or Anchorage and renting a car from there for your trip.
