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A 10-Day Van-Life Run Along the Alaska Highway

This source-led route follows the creators’ 10-day, 2,703-mile drive from Casper toward the end of the Alaska Highway, traveling in mid-July with overnight stops chosen along the way rather than booked in advance. Their…

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This source-led route follows the creators’ 10-day, 2,703-mile drive from Casper toward the end of the Alaska Highway, traveling in mid-July with overnight stops chosen along the way rather than booked in advance. Their pace changed once the workweek began: work during the day, then drive a few more hours in the evening. Keep the plan flexible, since many stops were first-come, first-served. Fill the fuel tank when convenient, especially before the longer stretch beyond Fort Nelson; fuel becomes more expensive farther north. Use campground opportunities to top off fresh water and empty tanks. Expect roadwork, humps, loose gravel, potholes, and pronounced dips on the rougher northern stretches; slow down when conditions call for it. Wildlife can be close to the road, so stay alert and observe from the vehicle. The creators began in mid-July and found lighter traffic on the northern highway, allowing them to pull over more readily.

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Days 1–2: Casper, the Alberta crossing, and the first northbound miles

Start at the creators’ overnight stop in Casper, then head north. Their first-day stops included grocery shopping at a Walmart in Billings, crossing into Canada, and pausing at an Alberta welcome sign. They also stopped near Red Deer at an unnamed cocktail brewery and in Seba Beach, where an unnamed pub and grill beside an RV park served lunch. The Seba Beach menu included the Juicy Lucy, a cheese-stuffed burger with cheese on top, and the All Canadian burger with bacon and cheese; gluten-free…

  1. Gruner Brothers BrewingGruner Brothers Brewing, Casper, Wyoming

    This was the starting overnight stop before the northbound drive. The creators describe level places to park. They began grocery shopping in Billings the next day and noted that Walmart and Costco stores are also found in Canada.

Days 3–4: Dawson Creek and the Alaska Highway starting point

Use Dawson Creek as the first clearly identified Alaska Highway stop. The creators parked overnight at the casino, visited the highway’s zero-mile marker, and ate at Fix Urban Grill. They also described filling fuel, fresh water, and emptying tanks in town before setting off. They said fuel was cheaper here than farther north and identified Fort Nelson as the point beyond which a longer stretch without fuel begins. The source does not name the RV park they used for the service stop.

  1. Chances Dawson CreekChances Dawson Creek, Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada

    The creators parked overnight here. They mention that overnight parking was allowed, and that food inside was limited and mostly bar food.

  2. Alaska Highway Mile 0 SignAlaska Highway Mile 0 Sign, Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada

    Stop at the Alaska Highway’s zero-mile marker for the customary starting-point photo. The creators went there in light rain before beginning their first day on the highway.

  3. Fix Urban GrillFix Urban Grill, Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada

    The creators recommended this nearby restaurant. They found it easy to reach on foot from the casino parking area by walking straight through rather than taking the longer route around.

Days 5–6: Fort Nelson, Muncho Lake, and the approach to Watson Lake

This is the stretch to manage fuel carefully: the creators noted higher fuel prices in Fort Nelson and kept filling up as they went. At Triple G Hideaway they ate and chose a dry-camping spot for the night; they reported a quoted price of $27. Along the way, the source names Muncho Lake, Toad River Lodge, and Liard Hot Springs Lodge. Expect scenic mountain and valley stretches, wildlife, and changing road conditions; the creators cautioned that rougher pavement, dips, potholes, and loose gravel…

  1. Triple G HideawayTriple G Hideaway, Fort Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

    Stop for food and consider the RV park’s dry-camping option if available; the creators were quoted $27. Their meal included a burger with egg and bacon, a classic burger, and gluten-free buns. They also used the restaurant and RV park as a place to decide whether to continue driving that evening.

  2. Muncho LakeMuncho Lake, British Columbia, Canada

    The creators considered continuing to this lake after dinner at Fort Nelson. Keep this as a scenic route stop rather than a guaranteed overnight, since their final decision was to stay at Triple G Hideaway.

  3. Toad River LodgeToad River Lodge, Toad River, British Columbia, Canada

    The creators stopped here to refuel and planned to keep their tank topped up along the route. They noted the pump instruction to pay after fueling and quoted a diesel price of 10.39 per liter at the time of their visit.

  4. Liard Hot Springs LodgeLiard Hot Springs Lodge, British Columbia, Canada

    The creators stopped at the lodge’s fuel pumps and described paying inside after pumping and recording the number of liters. They mentioned both gasoline and diesel, and quoted a diesel price of 2.35 per liter during their visit.

  5. Liard River Hot Springs Provincial ParkLiard River Hot Springs Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada

    The creators pointed out the turnoff to the provincial park and campground while stopping at the lodge. This is a separate campground option they identified; the source does not describe a visit to the hot springs themselves.

  6. Watson Lake RV ParkWatson Lake RV Park, Watson Lake, Yukon, Canada

    The creators chose a water-and-electric site for $52 Canadian, with a dump station available for an additional $5; they said full hookups were $56 Canadian. They also described showers and campground facilities. Their figures are from the time of the trip.

  7. Sign Post ForestSign Post Forest, Watson Lake, Yukon, Canada

    Allow time to browse the sign collection. The source describes more than 100,000 signs, including license plates, street signs, and handmade markers. The tradition began when an Army engineer added a sign pointing toward his hometown in 1942.

Days 7–8: Teslin and Whitehorse

The creators stayed at Teslin Campground before reaching Whitehorse, where they replenished groceries and vehicle fluids, stayed at High Country RV Park, and made time for a visitor-center stop and a short downtown walk. At the Whitehorse Walmart they found Scott’s RV toilet tissue, diesel exhaust fluid, and windshield washer fluid, but noted a limited grocery selection and a grocery store nearby. High Country offered water and electric, a dump station, showers, and a car wash; the creators quo…

  1. Teslin CampgroundTeslin Campground, Teslin, Yukon, Canada

    The creators stayed at site 27 and said sites 25, 26, and 27 were the campground’s three sites near the water. They also noted the bear-country warning. Their site-specific comment is useful if you have a choice of available spots.

  2. Walmart WhitehorseWalmart Supercentre, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada

    The creators stopped here for groceries and vehicle supplies, including diesel exhaust fluid and windshield washer fluid. They also found Scott’s RV toilet tissue. They reported that the store’s grocery selection was limited and that another grocery store was nearby; the transcript does not identify that second store.

  3. High Country RV ParkHigh Country RV Park, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada

    The creators paid $51 Canadian for water and electric, or $43 Canadian for dry camping, and said the dump station was free. They described showers at $2 Canadian per three minutes and a car wash at $2 per four minutes. A 20-amp electrical connection was available at their site.

  4. World's Largest Weather VaneWorld's Largest Weather Vane, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada

    The creators described this as the world’s largest weather vane: a Douglas DC-3 mounted on a pedestal that pivots into the wind. They said it was installed in 1981 and can turn in a five-knot wind.

  5. Yukon Visitor Information CentreYukon Visitor Information Centre, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada

    The creators recommend stopping at the visitor center for helpful local information, even after doing your own research. They picked up ideas there before taking a short walk around downtown. The transcript does not specify a named visitor-center business, so this item uses the official visitor-information location.

Days 9–10: Haines Junction, Congdon Creek, and the northern road

At Haines Junction the creators stopped for fuel, visited the visitor center, and called out Village Bakery as a worthwhile stop. They enjoyed its cow cookie, described as cranberry, raisin, and oatmeal, and a gluten-free lemon bar. They found music happening during their visit. Congdon Creek Campground was their next named campground; they said the waterfront sites had already been taken and noted the grizzly-bear setting. Their account then continues along the rough northern stretch toward th…

  1. Fas Gas PlusFas Gas Plus, Haines Junction, Yukon, Canada

    The creators stopped here for fuel and mentioned that the station also has an RV park. They quoted a full-hookup site at $65 Canadian by credit card or $55 Canadian cash at the time of their visit.

  2. Village BakeryVillage Bakery, Haines Junction, Yukon, Canada

    The creators specifically recommended stopping here. Their treats included a cow cookie with cranberry, raisin, and oatmeal, plus a gluten-free lemon bar. They also mentioned live music during their visit, and said a couple they met had recommended the bakery.

  3. Congdon Creek CampgroundCongdon Creek Campground, Yukon, Canada

    The creators stayed at this campground and found that the waterfront sites were already occupied; their site had a partial water view through the trees. They noted the bear-country setting and said Yukon government campgrounds used a self-registration envelope system. They quoted a price of $20 Canadian per night for Yukon government campgrounds at the time.