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  1. Jun 20, 2024 · A history on the construction of the Alaska Highway.

  2. 3 days ago · List of movies that were filmed in Alaska, including trailers of the films when available. Alaska has a lot of famous landmarks and beautiful landscapes, making it a great location to film movies in. This list of famous movies shot in Alaska is listed by popularity, so the movie names at the top of the list are the most well-known.

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  3. Jun 19, 2024 · The highway, winding through wilderness, first broke ground in March 12, 1942 in Dawson Creek, British Columbia with the end point in Delta Junction, Alaska. 10,000 troops and 16,000 civilians endured extremely harsh conditions to penetrate the mountains and swamps.

  4. Jun 28, 2024 · Alaska Highway, road (1,387 miles [2,232 km] long) through British Columbia, Yukon, and Alaska. It was previously called the Alaskan International Highway, the Alaska Military Highway, and the Alcan (Alaska-Canadian) Highway.

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  5. Jun 23, 2024 · The indigenous First Nation tribe, fur traders and the crews building the Alaska Highway enjoyed its hot water, with temperatures ranging between 107°F and 126°F. Actually, it was the Army who built the first 0.4 mile boardwalk to the springs in 1942 (yep, the year the Alaska Highway was built).

  6. Jun 11, 2024 · The Alaska Marine Highway is the only marine route that is designated as a National Scenic Byway and All-American Road. It spans 3,500 miles, running from the Inside Passage of Alaska and British Columbia out to the Aleutian Islands.

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  8. Jun 17, 2024 · The Alaska Highway: A Road Trip You Won’t Forget. Are you looking for an adventure that will take you through stunning landscapes, past incredible wildlife, and to some of the most unique places in North America? Then the Alaska Highway is for you!