Bus 142
Bus 142 is an abandoned 1946 bus along the Stampede Trail near Denali National Park. It was initially one of a small number of buses used by a construction company to provide remote accommodations for the construction crew from Fairbanks that worked on the road upgrades between 1960 and 1961. The bus engine was removed, and beds and a wood-burning stove were placed inside the bus instead. When the Stampede Mine closed in the 1970s, all but this one bus were removed, as this bus had a broken rear axle. It now serves as a back-country shelter for passing hunters, trappers, and visitors. It is also a landmark for anyone interested in the Chris McCandless story.
