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Development Looms Over Alaska's Iconic Dalton Highway Amid Mine Sale Plans

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US outlet RideApart reports that Alaska's Dalton Highway, a bucket-list destination for riders, could lose the qualities that make it special. The road, transferred from federal to state control, is reportedly being considered by the state for sale to a mining development company. Concerns are mounting over the fate of this pilgrimage site for adventure touring.

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Yukuto Oda

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The Dalton Highway is a road riders around the world dream of riding at least once. The Arctic scenery unfolding beyond the unpaved stretches is irreplaceable. Honestly, hearing about development plans there is painful. I can't help but wish that a place you can spread out a map and dream "someday" about will still be there forever.