At last we reach the end of the Alaskan Highway, some 1422 miles from where we started in Dawson Creek. The sign in the photograph below reads:

NORTHERN TERMINUS OF THE ALCAN MILITARY HIGHWAY TO ALASKA This highway was constructred during World War 2 as a military supply route to supply interior Alaskan Military installations and air fields enroute. In March 1942 seven Army Regiments assisted by 47 contractors and the public roads administration began the construction of the "pioneer road" which working from Delta Junction south and Dawson Creek north was completed when crews met at Soldier's Summit above the southern shore of Kluane, Yukon Territory in November of that year. At the peak of construction, 77 contractors employed 15,000 men and used over 11,000 of road building equipment. Total construction cost for the 1422 miles was $115,000,000.

One of the major attractions in Fairbanks is the monument to the eskimos and the bell tower near by which plays the Star Spangle Banner on the hour.

Fairbanks is also home to the Alaskan Research Station which does important research on the native animals like the elk and muskox.

Fairbanks also has part of the Alaskan Pipeline running close by so we stopped there for a visit. The sign explains about the pipeline, history, etc.

There are several NOAA tracking stations in Alaska and it is amazing to see just how large this receivers are up close. This receive is the Gilmore Creek station.Another attraction in Fairbanks is the Alaskanland park which features old construction equipment and replicas of by-gone era homes and shops.

After we left Alaskaland we went east to visit Chena Hots spring. Fortunately, on the way we happen to see this moose by the road and were able to get a great up close photo.