Alaska

 

To most RVers Alaska personifies an adventure, evoking the pioneer spirit from within. For many it will be a once in a lifetime trip to experience the beauty and magnitude of, not only our 49th state, but British Columbia, the Yukon Territory and most likely Alberta as well.

 

We have taken two approaches to assist you in your planning. First, an Alaska Highway section with three maps beginning in Dawson Creek, British Columbia and ending in Tok, Alaska, south of Delta Junction, which is the official end of the Alaska Highway. We have selected 16 parks and 16 fuel stops for you and included both the parks and the fuel stops in a northerly direction beginning in Dawson Creek. The park listings are detailed and we have also noted several areas where you will encounter slow going. In addition, the maps note the parks, fuel stops and respective towns as you head north.

 

Secondly, there is an Alaska state section with two maps and detailed listings on 25 parks which we have selected for you. Fuel stops are in the Fuel Stop section.

 

The topic of whether or not to go to Alaska often comes up when RVers get together. Below are a few thoughts from our point of view:

 

THE ROADS : By and large they were fine, however you will experience a few lengthy frost heavy areas which require you to slow down. We have noted these areas in this section.

 

THE MOSQUITOS : We hit it lucky - very few complaints. When encountering these critters we used and recommend Muskol. It may be purchased in Canadian pharmacies.

 

CUSTOMS : No major issues. Look'em in the eye and tell the truth. We knowingly crossed over with more wine than allowed duty free. We declared it and paid the tariff with no regrets.

 

FUEL : Readily available. As you go up the highway we have noted a total of 16 fuel stops and their location. They are also designated as an "F" on the three Alaska Highway section maps.

 

PARKS : We have selected 16 parks for your journey up the highway, beginning at Dawson Creek up to Tok, Alaska. They are listed in a northerly direction and are so indicated on the three Alaska Highway section maps. We have also selected 25 additional parks for you as you travel about in Alaska. Alberta and British Columbia are also covered in their respective sections.

 

ELECTRICITY : The vast majority of parks have only 30 amp service. As an all electric rig we found the amperage to be good as did our traveling companions.

 

MILE/KILOMETER MARKERS : There are very, very few physical mile markers on the highway until you reach the Hwy 37 junction north of Watson Lake in the Yukon Territory.

 

GPS : We do not travel with a GPS but have listed the physical addresses which were given to us. We cannot guarantee their accuracy and suggest you rely on our detailed directions which are in the park listings. With the exception of one park, the entrances to the parks are on the highway and well marked.

 

RESERVATIONS : The only reservations we made well in advance were for the Fourth of July weekend. Otherwise we reserved two to five days prior to arrival.