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RE: Alaska- Indian reserves???

by trekker502 13 May 2012

Anchorage has the Native Cultural Heritage Center where tourists may observe tribal ceremonial dances in full costumes and learn other…
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: ALASKA Camping in Denali

by trekker502 02 May 2012

There was a very heavy amount of snowfall in Southcentral Alaska this winter (Anchorage, Cordova). You need to check with the rangers…
RE: Southcentral Alaska Questions - Thanks in Advance!

by trekker502 24 March 2012

Avon's Skin So Soft is favored as a mosquito repellent, but it unfortunately does attract bears! If you have rough, windy weather when…
RE: Southcentral Alaska Questions - Thanks in Advance!

by section8 24 March 2012

1.) The Kenai Fjords tours take you out into the Gulf of Alaska whereas PWS is much more sheltered. You can still get big water but rarely…
RE: Southcentral Alaska Questions - Thanks in Advance!

by stopthebus 24 March 2012

2. Bring a headnet. Even with deet, the bugs may be swarming around you - it's a lifesaver to have a headnet to keep them out of your…
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: 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: Campground Suggestions in Southcentral Alaska and Denali

by Danfc80 08 March 2012

I stayed at a campground directly across Prince William Sound from the town of Valdez. My tent was set up about 10 ft. from a quiet road.…
RE: Campground Suggestions in Southcentral Alaska and Denali

by section8 08 March 2012

I'd for sure go as far as eielson (good day hiking up into the hills to the north of the VC) on a day trip. Maybe go to Wonder Lake and…
RE: Campground Suggestions in Southcentral Alaska and Denali

by OutdoorEL 08 March 2012

Thanks all. Will definitely look into staying at Savage River for some of the nights in Denali. I didn't realize until recently that the…
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 section8 07 March 2012

The train/float is an awesome idea. I had forgotten about that.
RE: Southcentral Alaska Questions - Thanks in Advance!

by dixiebell 07 March 2012

Thanks section8...we are driving, but want to keep the long car trips to a minimum(I'm very much a (tour hard a couple days then take…
RE: Southcentral Alaska Questions - Thanks in Advance!

by section8 07 March 2012

It's hard to do a day trip to Denali from Anchorage. If you plan to go into the park using the shuttle system, it's really something…
RE: Southcentral Alaska Questions - Thanks in Advance!

by dixiebell 07 March 2012

So maybe I should rethink Denali. To be honest, a jetboat tour isn't my idea of fun....just thought our teenage boys would get a hoot…
RE: Southcentral Alaska Questions - Thanks in Advance!

by section8 07 March 2012

Oh, and I've taken a jetboat out of Talkeetna, but only to get dropped off to fish. I don't know what their other routes are like. …
RE: Southcentral Alaska Questions - Thanks in Advance!

by section8 07 March 2012

Denali is touristy but I still like it. I have spent most of my life avoiding it (for tourists, you can't fish/hunt, etc.) but I was…
RE: Southcentral Alaska Questions - Thanks in Advance!

by stopthebus 07 March 2012

You think that the bus at Denali is too touristy, yet you're asking if you should take a jetboat tour in Talkeetna? Denali can be as…
Re: Southcentral Alaska Questions - Thanks in Advance!

by dixiebell 07 March 2012

Hi...it's been a while since I've posted on here. I too am planning a family 2 week trip to AK this summer, early June. I considered…
RE: Campground Suggestions in Southcentral Alaska and Denali

by stopthebus 07 March 2012

I'll add my recommendation for Miller's Landing (amazing location and very convenient if you kayak), all the campgrounds at Denali, and…
RE: Campground Suggestions in Southcentral Alaska and Denali

by trekker502 07 March 2012

The road to Ptarmigan Creek Campgrounds is at the place where Snow Creek (headwaters of Kenai Lake) flows into Kenai Lake under a bridge…
Re: Campground Suggestions in Southcentral Alaska and Denali

by section8 06 March 2012

I like Miller's, too. Another spot I like is Ptarmigan Creek Campground. It's 20 miles or so from Seward and it sits right on a creek…
RE: Campground Suggestions in Southcentral Alaska and Denali

by trekker502 06 March 2012

Miller's Landing is an excellent choice. They rent kayaks and have kayak tours in Resurrection Bay. Portage Valley Campgrounds are nice,…
Campground Suggestions in Southcentral Alaska and Denali

by OutdoorEL 06 March 2012

Hi all, I'm looking for scenic campground suggestions for my upcoming trip this June/July to areas in Southcentral Alaska (Valdez, Seward…