After thousands of miles through Canada, we finally reach the moment we’ve been waiting for…crossing into ALASKA! But getting there wasn’t easy.
Today in the video, we leave our campground outside Dawson City and head onto the legendary Top of the World Highway, one of the most talked-about roads on the Alaska Highway system. Known for rough gravel sections, steep climbs, and breathtaking mountain views, this road has a reputation for testing both drivers and vehicles. Was it really as bad as everyone says?
Along the way we’re treated to some of the most spectacular scenery of our entire Alaska adventure. Nancy hikes to one last overlook near the Canada–Alaska border for incredible panoramic views before we officially cross into Alaska for the first time!
After filming our border crossing, things get even rougher as we tackle the infamous stretch between the U.S. border and Chicken, Alaska. Thankfully, the reward is worth it—a stop at the legendary Chicken Café, home to what may be the BEST cinnamon roll we’ve eaten on our entire trip.
From there we continue down the rugged Taylor Highway to Tok, Alaska—the Gateway to Alaska—where nearly every highway traveler eventually passes through.
We wrap up the day at the famous Sourdough Campground, where Mike and Nancy take on the campground’s legendary pancake toss challenge!
If you’re planning an Alaska RV trip or simply dreaming about driving the Top of the World Highway, this episode shows exactly what to expect.
It is all here in today’s video.