We left Dawson City, Yukon and headed to the Chicken, Alaska via the Top of the World Highway. In order to leave Dawson City, YT we had to take the ferry across the Yukon River. Judi drove the car from camp to the ferry and was able to get across before me. What she found on the other side of the ferry exit was a big drop off. Thankfully the car survived the drop. It was rainy for our trip. I was then able to board the ferry along with another motorhome to cross the river. Prior to the motorhome going, another motorhome with our group and on the ferry with Judi went to exit the ferry and found the big drop off as well. That motorhome was then stuck on the ferry dock, they had to jack up things and work a bit to get him off. By the time it was my turn to cross they brought the ferry in a bit differently and they had many large boards they put in place to prevent the rigs from getting stuck. At first, I thought it was going to be a problem because the other motorhome on the ferry with me appeared to hit bottom.

While loaded onto the ferry, my motorhome mirrors were within 6 inches of touching the motorhome on my left and on the right was the ferry’s captains area. I could also touch their rig from my driver’s seat window. Once I exited the ferry, I met up with Judi and we reconnected the car to be towed by Tatanka.

The road to Chicken, AK is dirt. I know they call it the Top of the World Highway, but it is not a “Highway”! They really should call it more of a logging road. Not often do you want to pass another vehicle of any type. At times when you had an oncoming vehicle it was just best to stop and let them pass you. While driving, you also do not want to get close to the shoulder of the road as they are very soft and you could go over easily and need a large tow truck to attempt to save you. This road is 187 miles long and is supposed to provide breath taking views as you travel the mountain tops. But we had rain and literally drove through the clouds at our elevation. Judi has some photos of the drive, but you cannot see much.

We arrived the US Customs Border and we were asked about firearms and firewood. We also provided them our passports, registration for the vehicles, and Winnie’s health paperwork. We were sent on our way into Alaska. Eventually, we arrived our camp for the next two nights. The 187 mile drive took over five hours and our top speed was 15 mph!

We stayed this big town of Chicken, which has a population of 17! Only 2 in the winter. If you are looking to get away from taxes, then Chicken is your place to go live. I personally am attached to civilization. Amazon would never find me. Chicken has a gift store, a liquor store, and a pub as well as a post office. I almost forgot at the gas station they have a “Chicken Poop” house too. Gas is $6.69 per gallon.

Our campsite for these two nights had 20 amp electrical service which is powered by a generator. You have to bring your own water and take all your waste and trash out with you when you leave.

That print is from a Moose within our campground.

You cannot see the dredge on the property, they did mine the site for gold first. They tried to teach us how to pan for gold, I would starve if I had to earn my money panning for gold. I did get a few flakes, but panning for gold is not for me.

Judi & I are formally inducted into THE ORDER OF THE CHICKEN. In recognition of outstanding courage, questionable judgement, adventurous spirit, and successful survival of Yukon roads, construction delays, wildlife encounters, and RV travel north of reason.

We now have a baby chicken in our dash collection.

In the photo with us is our awesome Wagon Masters Tim and Denise. Our great tailgunner taking the photo is Lisa, MIA Shon.

Stay tuned for more adventures, either before or after days 28 and 29!