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RE: Alaska Road Trip

by trekker502 26 April 2012

After you arrive in Alaska, purchase +The Milepost+ -- discounted at Wal-Mart, but sold at most grocery stores and gas stations. It is…
RE: Copper river highway from Cordova, Alaska

by alapah 12 April 2012

Pretty sure they are planning to fix it. After I posted the DOT link I heard a short radio news story about it and I believe they said…
RE: Copper river highway from Cordova, Alaska

by trekker502 12 April 2012

You could charter a Bush plane and flightsee over the glacier. There are many spectacular glaciers in Alaska, such as the Matanuska Glacier…
Re: Copper river highway from Cordova, Alaska

by Trevyrox 12 April 2012

And I was planning a trip to Cordova this year - just to see the glacier! So does this mean that there is no other access to the glacier…
RE: Camping Near A Calving Glacier in Alaska

by alapah 21 March 2012

In the event someone is looking at this thread in 2012 or beyond, note that the Copper River Highway is closed to traffic at mile 36:…
RE: Copper river highway from Cordova, Alaska

by alapah 21 March 2012

In the event someone is looking at this thread in 2012 or beyond, note that the Copper River Highway is closed to traffic at mile 36:…
RE: Southcentral Alaska Questions - Thanks in Advance!

by trekker502 08 March 2012

The Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge and the newish Talkeetna Lodge are recommended in the Talkeetna area for those not on a tight…
RE: Southcentral Alaska Questions - Thanks in Advance!

by OutdoorEL 05 March 2012

Another question has come up as I plan: Is the Miles Glacier bridge open to view Child's Glacier in Cordova? I had read it closed last…
Re: Alaska in March

by FelisPardalis 19 February 2012

If you like to ski, either backcountry, or alpine, you'll be able to do that. You can also drive around! Alaska will still be beautiful.…
RE: Southcentral Alaska Questions - Thanks in Advance!

by trekker502 11 January 2012

If you do the whitewater rafting on 6-Mile-Creek, go with NOVA, which is much more experienced. It is the most dangerous whitewater in…
Re: Southcentral Alaska Questions - Thanks in Advance!

by OutdoorEL 11 January 2012

Thanks for the response. Some specifics: We plan on arriving in Anchorage and renting a car there. Whatever ferrying we do, the car will…
Southcentral Alaska Questions - Thanks in Advance!

by OutdoorEL 11 January 2012

Hi all - First time in the forum! Planning a 2-week Alaska trip and had a few questions as I am working out the itinerary: As a base…
RE: Prepare a Feast for Feathered Friends

by trekker502 02 January 2012

It was 15F degrees with the windchill this morning. Snow/freezing rain is forecast for Sunday. *SNOW GOOSE BOURGUIGNON* -- Ducks Unlimit…
Child's Glacier, Alaska

by les112 25 December 2011

I went to photograph Child's glacier near Cordova. I did not expect such a dramatic glacier that was accessible by walking through a car…
Re: August or July 2012. Where to go with 3 children aged 11, 13 & 16

by kathysjourneys 14 November 2011

Have you considered Alaska? We spent 2 months traveling there and back from California with our kids (ages 12 and 9) this past summer.…
RE: Valdez/Cordova, Kenai Fjords/Peninsula, Wrangell St. Elias NP

by kathysjourneys 27 August 2011

All three have great things to offer. I just returned from a 2-month trip to Alaska and Northwestern Canada. My personal favorites were…
RE: Valdez/Cordova, Kenai Fjords/Peninsula, Wrangell St. Elias NP

by trekker502 27 August 2011

I have not been to Cordova because it is an expensive trip by ferry, especially with a car. I was not overwhelmed by Valdez. The drive…
RE: Alaska - Inside Passage - Vancuver

by WILLEMSPIE 16 August 2011

The Alaska Ferry goes to Prince Rupert. From there you can continue with a BC Ferry to Vancouver Island. You certainly don't need to…
RE: Camping Near A Calving Glacier in Alaska

by section8 08 August 2011

I third lizandalan. It's a hell of a nice spot. Cordova is one of my favorite small Alaska towns too.
Re: Camping Near A Calving Glacier in Alaska

by LizandAlan 08 August 2011

You are looking for the Child's Glacier Campground outside Cordova. It is 49 miles by road (mostly gravel) from Cordova. Many seasoned…
RE: Where to go in Alaska?

by trekker502 09 June 2011

May is a good time to see wildlife and before the summer crowds of tourists. However, be prepared for mud and melting snow in some areas.…
Re: Alaska - Seward, Kenai peninsula, Valdez, Prince William Sound -7day trip

by section8 20 May 2011

1.) Drop Valdez. It's a lot of driving for not much more stuff than you can get on the Kenai Peninsula. Plus, the Kenai Peninsula will…
RE: Cordova, Alaska lodging

by trekker502 20 March 2011

I have not been to Cordova, but if you plan to be there during the annual Copper River Shorebird Festival in April, you had better be…
Cordova, Alaska lodging

by wassenaar2002 20 March 2011

Hello, I'm looking for accommodation in Cordova, AK and am considering either the Reluctant Fisherman Inn or the Cordova Rose Lodge. I…
RE: Copper river highway from Cordova, Alaska

by LizandAlan 26 January 2011

I know I guy that takes his RV to Childs Glacier Campground every year - he swears it is the best campground in the world - he watches…