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RE: Day trips from Anchorage, AK in August?

by trekker502 29 May 2012

Some of the hostels do have private rooms for couples. Check [www.AlaskaHostels.com] for a list of the hostels in Alaska with their web…
RE: Most Interesting National Parks

by stopthebus 25 May 2012

Lame article, it reads like an advertisement for the park hotels. I'd say my top five "most interesting" parks, not including Alaska,…
RE: Alaska July 2012 - looking for a fellow traveller(s) and/or for help

by trekker502 23 May 2012

A few days ago there was a posted web address for Alaska outdoors, which you may find by using the Search All Forums space above or by…
RE: traveling in Alaska

by range41 23 May 2012

Remember, Alaska is huge. Saying you want to see Skagway on a trip to Anchorage is like saying that since you are in Paris, you should…
Alaska July 2012 - looking for a fellow traveller(s) and/or for help

by josiesomething 23 May 2012

Hi, A few days back, I bought a flight ticket from Frankfurt to Anchorage. I'm coming to Alaska on July 7 and leaving on July 28. I'd…
RE: traveling in Alaska

by stopthebus 22 May 2012

Re: Kenai Fjords -- there are two companies that run cruises, Major Marine and Kenai Fjords Tours. We took one cruise with each and STRONGLY…
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 yukonhippie 19 May 2012

the options mentioned for Southeast Alaska are good ideas. Actually, all to SE Alaska is kayaking paradise. 'on a budget' is hard to deciphe…
RE: Anchorage ALASKA

by stopthebus 05 May 2012

You might consider a trip on the train/bus south to Seward. It's a spectacular location right next to Kenai Fjords National Park. The…
RE: National Parks--free next week

by stopthebus 25 April 2012

Since mrpenney started it, I'd put my my top five (in the Lower 48) as: 1. Yosemite 2. Yellowstone 3. Olympic 4. Zion 5. Grand Canyon…
RE: Possible Alaska itinerary - appreciate feedback

by section8 22 April 2012

1) I would drop Homer. It's 4-5 hours to Homer and once you get a bit past Cooper Landing it's not scenic. Homer is a great town but…
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: Another Alaska question - kayaking

by section8 07 April 2012

I would go out of Seward and either book a public use cabin (state or in Kenai Fjords NP) or get dropped off for a few of days in of kayakin…
RE: Another Alaska question - kayaking

by stopthebus 07 April 2012

You can take a taxi to Miller's Landing if that's the only issue. There is also Kayak Adventures Worldwide, in downtown Seward. I agree…
Re: Tell me about Glacier Bay

by section8 07 April 2012

For question #2: How are you going to get to Gustavus? Is it somehow already on your route or is it some expense in time and money to…
RE: Alaska in Feb/March 2014, Anchorage and Fairbanks

by stopthebus 26 March 2012

Don't fly to Fairbanks - take the train from Anchorage (it runs northbound on Saturdays only). It might be fun to hole up for a week in…
Alaska in Feb/March 2014, Anchorage and Fairbanks

by chesco 26 March 2012

Hi all, We're planning a late February - early March 2014 trip to Alaska for our honeymoon. Our itinerary (rough at this point) is: …
Re: Southcentral Alaska Questions - Thanks in Advance!

by OutdoorEL 24 March 2012

Hi all, A few more detailed questions - 1. Trekker, you mentioned getting pretty seasick on the Kenai Fjords cruise. Should we expect…
Re: Need Suggestion:10 day trip to Denali backpacking + Kenai Fjords day hiking

by hiac 13 March 2012

@nilsy, many thanks. I moved the trip to 6/2-6/11. it will allow me to explore more in Denali. thanks again!
RE: Alaska Trip - seek advice (a family of five, for 3 week in Jul 2012)

by trekker502 12 March 2012

There is the 26 Glaciers cruise out of Whittier -- take the train or Alaska Grayline bus from Anchorage roundtrip. There is the Kenai…
RE: Alaska tour - please advise

by dixiebell 07 March 2012

You can also stay on Fox Island through Kenai Fjords Cruises out of Seward.
RE: Alaska tour - please advise

by section8 04 March 2012

You don't mention budget, which is helpful for giving recommendations for activities and accommodations. There is now a small lodge in…
RE: Alaska tour - please advise

by stopthebus 03 March 2012

You do not need a car for Denali. There are buses at least twice daily and the train once daily. You do not need a car once you get there…
RE: Alaska tour - please advise

by trekker502 03 March 2012

The flightseeing excursions are out of Talkeetna. You could take the train to Talkeetna. There are hostels and the Talkeetna Lodge for…