Planning a trip to AK from Indiana
I'm going to get a jump on planning a trip to Alaska from IN. I have a couple years to figure things out and will have whatever time needed to get there and back. Were traveling in a newer Ram and wil...
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We also crossed at Sweetgrass/Coutts. Crossed at 7am and we were the only vehicle in sight. Just up the road is an Alberta visitor center, very worthwhile stop. Consider going to Banff National Park, drive the Icefields Parkway up to Jasper National Park. Keep on going to Grand Prairie, then the Alaska Highway.
Consider taking meals for four days for each person in case of problems on the highway. In previous years, the highway was closed for several days for various problems like fires or flooding. If stopped on the road, you may not be near anywhere to get supplies. And there are no alternative routes in many sections of the road.
Be flexible with your time, and plans. In addition to the books noted earlier by many posters, if you belong to the AAA, they have a nice tour book with lots of additional info.
Consider taking meals for four days for each person in case of problems on the highway. In previous years, the highway was closed for several days for various problems like fires or flooding. If stopped on the road, you may not be near anywhere to get supplies. And there are no alternative routes in many sections of the road.
Be flexible with your time, and plans. In addition to the books noted earlier by many posters, if you belong to the AAA, they have a nice tour book with lots of additional info.
