The Alaska Canada Highway, called the Alcan, stretches from Dawson Creek Canada to Delta Junction Alaska, nearly 1,400 scenic miles. Though this highway is well maintained and completely paved in Asphalt, travelers will be surrounded by genuine wilderness.

There are a number of places to stop along the way, like Lake Muncho, the Liard Hotsprings and Summit Lake, which at 4,250-ft. is the highest point on the highway. There are also stops for gas, food and lodging very 50 miles or so, though there is a 100-mile stretch in northern British Columbia with nowhere to stop.

Travelers on the Alcan Hwy will need to take a few precautions on the road. Wildlife surrounds the highway, so drivers must be alert for large animals like Moose or Bears, some of which can near or greatly exceed 1,000 pounds. It is advisable to keep one’s headlights on at all times, and to drive within the recommended speed limit. Spare-tires, water and a full emergency-kits are also advisable.

Travelers on the Alcan Hwy from the United States should bear in mind that Canada uses the metric system, so kilometers will replace miles.

Over 10,600 soldiers (4,000 of which were African-Americans) built the Alaska-Canada Highway during WW II in only 8 months.