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Day trips from Anchorage, AK in August?

by christinaap 29 May 2012

I've never posted anything on a forum before so this is kind of exciting! I'm going to be traveling to Anchorage, AK with my boyfriend…
RE: National Park tour

by trekker502 25 May 2012

Are you flying to Anchorage, Alaska? Are you taking the ferry up the Inside Passage to Alaska? There is also Glacier Bay National Park,…
RE: What state and city for a country girl looking for trp of a life time

by trekker502 25 May 2012

I highly recommend *Alaska* for your adventure. You could join two Green Tortoise tours that leave San Francisco, California, on a modern…
Re: Want to buy Alaska TourSaver 2012

by sanerjee 23 May 2012

I have the 2012 toursaver and I have just used some of the coupons in Juneau only (driftwood lodge, mt. roberts tramway, whale watching,…
RE: traveling in Alaska

by trekker502 22 May 2012

I recommend Spenard Hostel, 5 minutes taxi ride from the international airport. They are one block from an access route (Wisconsin Road)…
RE: traveling in Alaska

by alapah 22 May 2012

huh #1? this is the USA forum...but you made me look... bicycle is an excellent way to get around Anchorage. there are many trails that…
RE: Alaska: 5 Day Canoe/Kayak trip recommendations

by trekker502 16 May 2012

There are canoe trails in Kenai National Wildlife Refuge with plenty of fishing opportunities, out of Sterling. There is canoeing and…
RE: All American Road Trip sept 2013 - sept 2014

by aspeaks 10 May 2012

Hey Annick! I wish you the best with this. I'm doing a similar trip this summer, about 26 states in 60 days! Try couchsurfing.org for…
RE: Accomodation in Wrangell

by trekker502 06 May 2012

[www.hostelz.com] has the listing for Wrangell Hostel. To find out about Wrangell, Google Visitors Center Wrangell Alaska. When you…
Glacier Bay NP Alaska USA kayak tour

by ticktobi 29 April 2012

Hi, I am searching for people interested in a kayak tour in Glacier Bay NP, Alaska, USA. Don´t want to paddle alone... Everything is…
RE: best Alaska guidebook?

by slowwukwai 26 April 2012

When taking those ferries and not buying a ticket for a cabin, what does that mean? Does that mean I will be sleeping outside? Should…
RE: best Alaska guidebook?

by trekker502 26 April 2012

For gear, there is another option -- check the Juneau newspaper for garage sales of outdoor gear. There are the US Fish & Wildlife agency,…
RE: best Alaska guidebook?

by zeldasdad 25 April 2012

Just so there is no misunderstanding here, Juneau is landlocked. A boat or an airplane is the only way in or out.
RE: best Alaska guidebook?

by trekker502 25 April 2012

After you arrive in Juneau, purchase +The Milepost+ which has 1,000 pages of highly detailed information, including costs of ferry travel…
RE: best Alaska guidebook?

by section8 25 April 2012

I have the Moon guidebook. It's alright. I think it's better than the LP or Rough Guide. For your two week trip, your $1000 won't get…
best Alaska guidebook?

by slowwukwai 25 April 2012

I will be in Alaska from mid-May to early September for work reasons. During that time, I should have some time to explore a bit, particular…
RE: Alaska solo travel 2 weeks

by trekker502 24 April 2012

Juneau does have several sporting goods stores downtown, but I don't know about rentals. The Mendenhall Valley strip mall does not have…
Re: Alaska solo travel 2 weeks

by slowwukwai 24 April 2012

Since I will be in Juneau for those 2 weeks due to work, it sounds like it'll be more rewarding for me to stay in Alaska than to fly back…
RE: Alaska solo travel 2 weeks

by trekker502 24 April 2012

There are hostels in all three locations. You might find them listed under [www.hostelbookers.com] The national park in Skagway is the…
RE: Alaska solo travel 2 weeks

by slowwukwai 24 April 2012

How many days should be set aside for Juneau, Sitka, and Skagway each in the period of my 2 weeks? What are some national parks I can…
Re: Alaska solo travel 2 weeks

by slowwukwai 24 April 2012

As a backpacker with a very limited budget (as cheap as possible in all ways possible), how much should I expect to spend in 2 weeks in…
RE: best time to avoid the crowds

by WILLEMSPIE 15 April 2012

I did the trip from Vancouver towards Juneau, Skagway, ... in May 2011. The Alaska ferry was mostly empty except for one long weekend…
Re: Tell me about Glacier Bay

by melfol 12 April 2012

Laughed at your edit line... love the humor. I live near Glacier Bay about half-time. You made a good choice if you like to hike over…
RE: Another Alaska question - kayaking

by purpletreefrog 09 April 2012

Glacier Bay is definitely off the plan. My friend has already booked his ticket to Anchorage. I'll spend a couple of days in Juneau on…
RE: 30 states in 60 days!

by trekker502 09 April 2012

So, from Houston, are you "scooting" west to California, then north through San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver,…