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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: 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: 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…
traveling in Alaska

by TerriGerman 21 May 2012

I will be flying in to Anchorage the end of June and eventually making my way up to Denali Park. I will be flying home July 18. I have…
RE: Accomodation in Wrangell

by trekker502 12 May 2012

The Alaska Grayline bus goes between Skagway, Alaska, and Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada. The Greyhound bus goes east from Whitehorse…
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…
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 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…
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 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 trekker502 24 April 2012

Without flights, you will be limited only to Southeast Alaska. You may take a ferry to Sitka or to Skagway. There is also a ferry to…
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: 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,…
RE: 30 states in 60 days!

by alapah 09 April 2012

Yes, that's a rather crazy plan. BTW, while Greyhound goes to the Yukon they do not got to Alaska and it has become nearly impossible…
Re: best time to avoid the crowds

by thoughtpolice 08 April 2012

>Do you have any idea when the US crowds will descend? You won't see much of BC if you do the trip you describe except metro Vancouver,…
RE: More Questions!

by purpletreefrog 07 April 2012

Thanks for the tips. You are correct, I'm not travelling with a vehicle. I initially planned to take the ferry to Skagway but through…
RE: More Questions!

by alapah 07 April 2012

From your response to 1 I am guessing you are not travellng with a vehicle. Are you flying between Juneau and Anchorage? Sounds like this…
Re: Alaska Inside Passage route suggestion request

by melfol 31 March 2012

Your phrase "of the region" suggests you mean southeast Alaska, not just Ketchikan and Juneau. And I assume you are traveling by ferry…
Re: Alaska solo travel 2 weeks

by melfol 31 March 2012

I think you have drawn up a fairly good schedule. Personally I'd start in Sitka. Alaska airlines flies into Sitka from Seattle if you…
Re: Alaska solo travel 2 weeks

by trekker502 29 March 2012

Hi! I enjoyed the ferry ride through the Inside Passage from Bellingham, Washington. We embarked at about 6 p.m., Friday, and spent…
RE: Alaska solo travel 2 weeks

by trekker502 27 March 2012

Hi! I was in Madrid in March 2009. I know that 2 a.m. is not late there! Especially with the dance shows starting at 11 p.m., just…
RE: Alaska solo travel 2 weeks

by trekker502 26 March 2012

There are three different ferry systems to reach all of your destinations! That alone would take all of your time! Bellingham, Washington,…
RE: Alaska

by low_23 26 March 2012

Hello everybody, seems you had so much fun with the last question!! (I also thought that the OP wanted to do some kind of adventure thin…