The Haines Highway connects Haines, Alaska, at the head of Lynn Canal, with Haines Junction, Yukon Territory, on the Alaska Highway. This route is noted for its grand views of glaciated mountains and the variety of its scenery—from coastal forests to alpine tundra—the Haines Highway was awarded National Scenic Byway status in 2009.
Construction of the “Alcan” Highway (ALCAN was the military acronym for the Alaska-Canada Highway) officially began on March 9, 1942.
Earlier this summer, while most of us were dusting off our lawn chairs and scraping our barbecue grills, dozens of University of Texas students devoted their holiday to…
This nearly 4,000-mile itinerary travels north on the Central Access Route and returns south through the Inside Passage via ferry.
2022 is the 80th anniversary of the construction of the Alaska Highway, and, in celebration, this article highlights 10 stops worth making on the iconic drive.
An itinerary for traveling on the West Access route to the Alaska Highway one way, and taking the Alaska Marine Highway back.
See waterfalls, wildlife, and wineries at these scenic stops along the Central Access Route in Washington and British Columbia.
The Canadian government is reopening the border on August 9 to fully vaccinated American citizens and permanent residents.
A historic townsite, wildlife, bountiful trails, and an artists’ market. Don’t miss these summer activities in Dawson Creek.
Switch your driving gloves for some golfing gloves and have some fun at these courses along the Alaska Highway.
Stop in one of these cultural centers to gain a better understanding of the First Nations who live in the area along the Alaska Highway.
This Black History Month, the MILEPOST is remembering the contributions of the Black soldiers who helped construct the Alcan.
A brief look at some interesting Alaska Highway trivia that scratches the surface of this route’s fascinating history.
