Alaska highway dawson creek, bc, to milepost dc 409 alaska. The milepost 2009, edited by kris valencia, is the road trip bible for anyone driving to alaska or through the four canadian provinces along the way from the northwestern united states. The site for information on travel to and within alaska and. Review of the milepost, the must guide for road trippers. Travel the top of the world highway and experience the best of it all. Since 1949, this bible of north country travel has offered milebymile logs of all northern routes, with details on road conditions, ferry travel, lodging, camping, fishing, sightseeing and services in alaska, yukon, british columbia, alberta and northwest territories. Alaska travel planner book author by valencia, kris paperback with clear copy pdf epub kindle format. Milepost markers along these roads are an approximate physical reference of distance along each route. Alaska highway introduction the alaska highway was the engineering marvel of world war ii and was once described as the largest and most difficult construction project since the panama canal. The center got its name because of its proximity to milepost 31 on sr 99 as the highway winds through downtown seattle. Milepost 9 milepost 8 milepost 7 e milepost 6 alaska. The 2019 edition of the milepost is the 71st edition of this classic travel guide, which was first published in 1949 as a 72page guide to the recently opened alaska alcan highway. Find trip planning help and frequently asked questions about highway travel by rv, auto, caravan or motorcycle. Between 2011 and 2017 it welcomed almost 80,000 visitors from nearly 80 countries to the neighborhood and the sr 99 tunnel project.
Updated annually, the milepost provides a road log of major highways and roads in alaska and northwestern canada. Download the milepost and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad and ipod touch. The sterling highway from milepost 45 to 60 follows the kenai river valley through the. Pdf download the milepost 2003 55th anniversary trip planner for alaska yukon territory british read online.
Described as the quintessential reference for alaska travelers, the milepostr offers milebymile descriptions of more than 15,000 miles of road in alaska, yukon, northwest territories, british columbia and alberta. John stone mountain provincial park british columbia dawson creek dc0 dj902237km pg245395km e363584km f14882395km john hart highway taylor map continues murray river to. Questions regarding the data included in this web service can be directed to the transportation data services section at dot. The editors of say the milepost is the best guidebook to bring along and also use for planning. Legendary alaska trip planner and alaska travel guide to the highways, roads, ferries, lodgings, recreation, sightseeing attractions and services along the alaska highway to and within alaska, including alberta, british columbia, northwest territories and the yukon. Ebook the milepost 2017 as pdf download portable document. Seward highway milepost 99 to 104 bird and indian improvements fy2014 request. It includes basic information for the alaska marine ferry system, a way to see southeast alaska from the water and take your vehicle with you. The milepost travel guide is the best resource for. Described as the quintessential reference for alaska travelers, the milepost offers milebymile descriptions of more than 15,000 miles of road in alaska. Click download or read online button to get the milepost 2020 book now. Milepost 101 there are many travel guides out there that offer good advice and highlights for visitors, but only one book gives a detailed, milebymile description of practically the entire road system in alaska and northwestern canada. I just download the entire book via a pdf file into my laptop and save some space on the harley.
Alaska highway 29 97 77 29 97 97 97 n steamboat historical mile 351 toad river historical mile 422 to grande prairie see east access route section fort st. Its 700plus pages detail accommodations, camping, sightseeing, attractions and services, as well as fascinating facts on the history and wildlife of the north. The alaska highway was a rugged road when it opened for tourist traffic in 1948. On such a road, a reliable guidebook was essential, and in 1949, the milepost was born. The milepost markers shown in this map were primarily obtained from a statewide roadway inventory data collection effort in 20 and represent the physical locations of milepost markers along these routes as they appeared during that year. Press quality pdf, eps or tiff files are also acceptable. This guide is a musthave resource for those planning an extended trip, whether by car, rv, or camper.
Its 700plus pages detail accommodations, camping, sightseeing. Now you can enjoy the same publication on your mobile or tablet device. The milepost is the bestselling travel guide to alaska and a quintessential reference for northern travelers. Anchorage rail capacity improvements milepost 110 114. The milepost download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Taking a bit of time to learn how to use it effectively will ensure a much more relaxed and pleasant journey. Anchorage rail capacity improvements milepost 110 114 noise and vibration study hmmh report no. Join the conversation at the my itchy travel feet page on facebook or send us an email to ask a question or share your experience. Press button download or read online below and wait 20 seconds. The alaska highway was a rugged road when it opened for tourist traffic in 1948, and facilities were few and far between. Find trip planning help and frequently asked questions about highway travel by rv, auto, caravan or. Alaska travel planner book pdf free read online here in pdf. Milepost 31 was an awardwinning information center in seattles pioneer square neighborhood.
Ciri, the regional alaska native corporation, which owns land in the. From this international border, it is 200 miles322 km to delta junction, ak historical mile 1422, the official end of the alaska highway, and 298 miles to fairbanks, the unofficial end of the highway, at historical mile 1520. Self drive tours historic alaska and yukon milepost. The section has been saved as a pdf portable document format file to view. Celebrating its 68th year, it continues to amaze travelers with its usefulness, while they travel northern highways. The alaska highway crosses into alaska at historical mile 1221. All files scanned and secured, so dont worry about it.
Travelers will find trip planning help and answers to frequently asked questions on such topics as wildlife viewing, crossing the border and traveling with pets. The highway was open only to commercial traffic until 1981, when the state allowed public access to disaster creek at milepost 211. A history of the alaska highway is included in the milepost. The sterling highway from milepost 45 to 60 follows the kenai river valley through the kenai.
The best selling travel guide to alaska, it has milebymile descriptions of all major highways and roads in alaska and northwestern canada. The milepost is hands down the best resource for rvers planning on making an alaska pilgrimage, and is worth every penny and then some. Alaska travel planner 2018, paperback at the best online prices at. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. The milepost has been guiding travelers to alaska longer than alaska has been a state. The milepost includes milebymile descriptions of more than 15,000 miles of road in alaska, yukon, northwest territories, british columbia and alberta. Download the milepost 2020 or read the milepost 2020 online books in pdf, epub and mobi format. Click download or read online button to get the milepost book now. The alaska wilderness milepost, 1990 by milepost and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The milepost since 1949, the bible of north country travel. Alaska communications system, operated telegraph ser. Milepost 0 deadhorse, alaska posted by secretary elaine chao deadhorse, alaska 250 miles north of the arctic circle is about as far outside the dc beltway as you can be, in every respect, and still be in the united states. Visit magnificent denali national park, observe grizzly bears, moose and wolves and enjoy spectacular nature and scenery.
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