When the Alaska Highway was built, wood stave culverts were the standard for handling water that needed to get from one side of the road to the other. Aside from being generally commonplace at the time, the reasons for using them here–and for doing so for so many years after the original construction, include… Continue reading Staving Off Leaks
A Spanking…Two Shout-outs…and Criminal Acts…
In my last post, I mentioned that I love driving the ALCAN, in part due to the challenges that it can present. In spite of many improvements that have cut down on curves and steep grades, it is a road that can spank you in a hurry. The night before last, we were spanked. Or… Continue reading A Spanking…Two Shout-outs…and Criminal Acts…