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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…
RE: Alaska- Indian reserves???

by wdechamb 13 May 2012

I was born and raised in Alaska and if you have 3 weeks to spend, you need to do a little research and find out what part of Alaska you…
RE: have summer off, up for adventure

by trekker502 12 May 2012

If you are an American citizen, apply for a job in the salmon fishing industry in Alaska! Now is the tme that they are hiring. Bristol…
RE: August or September?

by stopthebus 26 March 2012

I agree - it was PLENTY cold in early August when we were there last summer. We even had some snow at Denali (at the entrance - low elevatio…
RE: ALASKA What to see?

by nilsy 19 March 2012

With only 7-8 days, I don't think it makes sense to go to Fairbanks or Prudhoe Bay. You'll spend Day 1 on the ferry and getting to McCarthy…
RE: ALASKA What to see?

by trekker502 19 March 2012

Many of the hostels do have private rooms for couples. There is a hostel at McCarthy, in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. The 60 miles…
Car rental from Anchorage

by trevsze 19 March 2012

Is it true that hiring a car from Anchorage airport is a lot more expensive than from downtown? I'm planning to cover Denali, Wrangel-El…
RE: Alaska tour - please advise

by trekker502 18 March 2012

#8 -- The hostels in Anchorage are popular. I stayed at the Spenard Hostel, which is only about 5 minutes taxi ride from the International…
RE: Glacier Bay NP

by trekker502 18 March 2012

May is usually quite sunny in Southcentral Alaska (Anchorage and Kenai Peninsula), and somewhat sunny in Southeast Alaska (Juneau). It…
RE: Alaska Trip - seek advice (a family of five, for 3 week in Jul 2012)

by stopthebus 12 March 2012

We spent 25 days as follows: 4 days Katmai National Park (worth the cost!!!) 1 day Anchorage 11 days Kenai Peninsula (mainly based in…
RE: Alaska Trip - seek advice (a family of five, for 3 week in Jul 2012)

by section8 12 March 2012

1) For booking hotels, sooner is usually better than later. You are traveling at peak times and I doubt you'll find any deals if you…
RE: First fishing trip of the season

by section8 08 March 2012

I tried fishing for cobia when I lived in Pensacola. I never got any and I regret not working at it a bit more. EMG, you could do a…
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: Seattle vs. Portland (to live)

by trekker502 24 February 2012

Anchorage's climate is moderated by the warm winds blowing from Hawaii over the Pacific Ocean. Cook Inlet has Pacific Ocean waters. …
RE: Alaska trip planning for mid-late August

by stopthebus 14 February 2012

Still sounds good to me. Just be ready for rain in Seward / Kenai Peninsula since it gets wetter as the summer gets later. We had great…
Re: Alaska trip planning for mid-late August

by jrobbah21 13 February 2012

So now our dates of changed. We are looking at Aug 7-20 - so we have essentially 12-14 days of travel and we are arriving in early-mid…
RE: Alaska in 10 days?

by wayfaringypsy 10 February 2012

The above posts are correct- most of the snow has melted in July and the only way to do a snowy mushing tour would be by flying out to…
RE: Alaska Early Season

by section8 04 February 2012

I sometimes hike up to the lakes on the Kenai Peninsula. I don't usually go until after the 4th of July because there can still be snow.…
RE: Alaska in 10 days?

by trekker502 03 February 2012

There are five species of salmon that you may catch on the Kenai Peninsula -- sockeye (red) salmon, coho (silver) salmon, (king) salmon,…
RE: Alaska in 10 days?

by trekker502 03 February 2012

I just answered part of your questions on the previous thread about "a week in Alaska ideas?" Usually, by July, the only snow left is…
RE: Alaska trip planning for mid-late August

by jrobbah21 01 February 2012

Anyone have strong opinions about Denali in late August? after a little more reading and looking at some images from late-August, early…
RE: Alaska in March

by trekker502 30 January 2012

Today's [www.msnbc.msn.com] news reports that Alaska is having an almost record-breaking very cold winter, with temperatures in Anchorage…
RE: Alaska trip planning for mid-late August

by trekker502 27 January 2012

The last time that I was in Seward, the winds were so strong that some of the fishing boats returned to dock with their windows blown…
Re: Alaska trip planning for mid-late August

by alaskaglenn12 25 January 2012

Kenai Peninsula has it all. I suggest you use a comfortable lodge in Kenai area as base. From there you can hike, kayak,. do Seward…
RE: Alaska trip planning for mid-late August

by jrobbah21 24 January 2012

Sounds like you are a big fan of the Yukon, Z :) I agree with the not overdoing it part and definitely have reservations about hitting…