End of the Road

Rob, Jack, Erin & Heidi

Mile Marker 1422 at the end of the Alaska Highway

The Alaska Highway extends 1422 miles from Dawson Creek, British Columbia to Delta Junction, Alaska.  The Alaska Highway, or better known as the Alcan, was constructed during World War II for the purpose of connecting the contiguous U.S. to Alaska through Canada.  Unlike the famous Route 66 in the lower 48, most of which has been abandoned or bi-passed in favor the super-highway system of the Interstate, the Alcan Highway is still a viable ground transportation system in use today. 

However, rerouting in Canada has shortened the highway by approximately 35 miles since 1947, mostly by eliminating winding sections and sometimes by bypassing residential areas. Therefore, the historic milepost markings are no longer accurate but are still important locally as location references. 

Officially, the Alaska Highway ends in Delta Junction, at mile marker 1422, as noted in the picture above.  As all good things must come to an end, our Alaska Vacation is also nearing the “end of the road”.  I do not know where the time has gone, or why it goes by so fast when you are having fun?  We have seen so much, and yet only scratched the surface to the great Alaska Wilderness. 

White capped Alaska Range Mountains

More Denali Splender

We have experienced a lot of quality time with friends & family, and taken in as much of Alaska as we could.  We have had new experiences, continued some old traditions and viewed some breathtaking landscapes that only a place like Alaska can offer.

Rob, Erin, Jack, Bumpa & Nana

Celebrating our Anniversary in Fairbanks

But surely the best part of the trip has been to hold and love our new grandson, “Kodiak” Jack.  He can already call me, “Bumpa” and we are working on “Nana”, before we leave in a few days.   

At nearly a year old; Jack is already determined and confident in taking on the world.  Growing up in Alaska is no place for a shy boy and Jack shows every bit the kind of kid that will not let much grass grow under his feet or take “No” for an answer.  For him and his folks, this is not the “end of the road”, but the beginning of a journey!  We are looking forward to being a part of that trip!

The Gang in Denali

"Kodiak" Jack & his Dad Rob