Explore the journey — one trail, museum, meal, and memory at a time.
Alaska Route 5
I left Fairbanks headed for Dawson City, but a wildfire warning near Tok made me stop and reconsider the route. With the highways still open, I continued through Tok and onto the Taylor Highway, where I discovered that “sections of dirt road” really meant mostly dirt. By evening, a $6 campsite at Walker Fork Campground looked very good. My last day in Alaska.
TOK, AK
A restless night beside the border led to a day of discoveries. From watching geese in a quiet pond and finally learning the purpose of thermosyphons along northern highways to reflecting on Indigenous languages and culture before crossing back into Alaska, the drive to Tok offered far more than just miles on the odometer. The day ended at Eagle Trail State Recreation Site as I prepared for the journey toward Wrangell–St. Elias.