The Alaska Highway was one of the most anticipated routes of our motorcycle trip from Wyoming to Alaska. Built in 1942 and opened for public use in 1948, the Alaska Highway connects the vast wilderness of Northern British Columbia, Yukon, and Alaska with mainland USA and Canada. The route stretches nearly 1,400 miles / 2,250 km …
I've been wanting to ride a motorcycle to Alaska ever since I started to do long-distance touring more than 20 years ago. After quitting our jobs in 2023 to have more time to travel, taking this trip topped my list. (Fortunately I have a partner who goes along with such ideas.) I knew spring/summer 2024 would …
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Finding direction and purpose on the road, in the outdoors, and on the page
Finding direction and purpose on the road, in the outdoors, and on the page
Finding direction and purpose on the road, in the outdoors, and on the page
Heather's Compass 