Delta Junction is the original and
official end of the Alaska Highway, with Fairbanks sometimes being called the
end. We were happy to reach this point. When the highway was completed in 1942,
it was approximately 1,700 miles. As of 2012, it was 1,387 miles. The
difference in distance is due to constant reconstruction of the highway, which
has rerouted and straightened out numerous sections. I have heard it said that the only mile marker that is correct is the zero marker in Dawson Creek.
We were in Dawson Creek on the
afternoon of May 16 and got to Delta Junction on May 19. It seemed a lot
longer, partially because of the snow and the tire repair. Before the
opportunity to rent the motor home from Great Alaskan Holidays at such a reduced
rate, I never thought I would get to drive the highway, and I’m really pleased
that I can mark that off my bucket list. The experience by far exceeded my expectations.
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| Whitehorse, Yukon |
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| Happy Me |
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| In Delta Junction, Alaska |
The scenery was fabulous, but the trip
was far from being over. More posts will follow, with Anchorage being next.
Thanks for reading,
Charlotte
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