McCarthy Alaska - Is McCarthy Road the worst road in Alaska? RV Alaska

McCarthy Alaska: Is McCarthy Road the worst in Alaska? - RV Alaska Series Welcome sunshine chasers! This week we tackle what many call Alaska's worst road to reach McCarthy - population 107 - Alaska's last true frontier town. Our Uncle George, who's lived there since 1994, warned us: "Don't bring your RV down that road!" So we left our rigs behind and hitched a ride with friends to experience this incredible remote destination. What You Need to Know About McCarthy Road: *The Drive:* 60 miles of gravel road from Chitina 3 hours 45 minutes with stops (one way) Watch for potholes, washboard sections, and railroad spikes! Famous Kuskulana Bridge at Mile 17 (525 feet long, 238 feet above river) *RV Warning:* Leave your RV behind! This road is NOT recommended for RVs. Take a sturdy vehicle instead. *Our Experience:* Uncle George (National Weather Service veteran, McCarthy resident since 1994) gave us the ultimate insider tour of this frontier town. We explored the Kennecott Mines National Historic Landmark, visited the Golden Saloon made famous by "Edge of Alaska," and discovered why 107 hardy souls choose to live at the end of Alaska's most challenging road. *Tips for Your Visit:* Plan a full day (6-7 hours round trip driving) Bring snacks, water, and possibly a spare tire Check the cruise ship schedule if visiting from Valdez Most visitors park and walk across footbridge to McCarthy Shuttle available from McCarthy to Kennecott ($5 one way) *Next Episode:* Whittier, Alaska - another unique travel challenge you won't believe! 👮‍♂️ Don't forget True Blue Tuesdays - wear blue to support law enforcement! 👍 LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more full-time RV adventures! 🔔 Hit the notification bell to catch our videos every Sunday at 4 PM Central 📱 FOLLOW US: Facebook:   / chasingoursunshine   Instagram:   / chasingoursunshine   Email: [email protected] Website: www.chasingoursunshine.net *Planning your own Alaska RV adventure?* Drop your questions in the comments below! Video Timestamps: 00:00 - Opening & Series Introduction 01:28 - Leaving Valdez & Thompson Pass (Round 2!) 05:08 - Summer Solstice Boondocking (24 Hours of Daylight!) 07:02 - Wrangell View RV Park - Our Base Camp ($50/night) 09:16 - Joel's Route Rating: McCarthy Road (NOT Approved!) 10:26 - Kuskulana Bridge - 238 Feet Above the River (Joel Laid Down!) 12:03 - Meet Uncle George - Our Local Guide (60 Years Alaska Experience) 14:29 - Best Place to Eat: Kennicott Glacier Lodge 14:35 - Best Place for Drinks: The Golden Saloon (Edge of Alaska!) 16:01 - Best Experience: Kennecott Mines National Historic Landmark 17:42 - Best Local Find: McCarthy-Kennicott Historical Museum 19:33 - Closing & Tips for Visiting McCarthy 20:50- Joel's Final Verdict on McCarthy Road *ABOUT CHASING OUR SUNSHINE:* We're Joel & Deb, retired law enforcement officers living full-time in our RV since 2021. We believe in supporting local businesses, staying positive, and helping others find their own sunshine on the road! 100% of all proceeds from our channel are donated to local law enforcement causes!! 💙 Disclaimer: 1) We are not experts in the RV or travel industries. Everything on this channel is for entertainment value and is not to be considered legal or professional advice. Information in the video was located on web pages for the places we visited, the internet of things, and personal experiences. *We are formally known as Chasing RV Sunshine and the name change was done on Nov 1, 2022. #McCarthyAlaska #RVAlaska #AlaskaRVTravel #McCarthyRoad #ChasingOurSunshine #FullTimeRV