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Alaska Railroad   Denali National Park and Preserve

Alaska Railroad, Denali National Park and Preserve

 9 Reviews  The Alaska Railroad is, in my opinion, the best way to get to Denali National Park. It takes a bit longer, but it winds through some of the most gorgeous scenery I've seen from a train. It is about an... 

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Roadways   Kodiak

Roadways, Kodiak

 3 Reviews  Had an email asking about renting a bike on Kodiak. Didn't think it was possible but found out it is - for a price. 58 Degree North, an upscale sporting goods store on Mill Bay Road, rents nice... 

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Buses   Denali National Park and Preserve

Buses, Denali National Park and Preserve

 17 Reviews  Other than bicycling (which wasn't that common) or flying (which costs a pretty penny), the only way to get into the heart of the park is by bus. If you are spending only one day in the Park (my... 

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Air Travel   Kodiak

Air Travel, Kodiak

 3 Reviews  Kodiak is serviced from Anchorage by ERA Aviation and by Alaska Air. Era operates as a subservice of Alaska, so all arrangements go through Alaska Air. About 8 flights a day - 6 by ERA's Dash 8 turbo... 

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Via Water   Kodiak

Via Water, Kodiak

 2 Reviews  Ferry service runs almost daily between Homer and Kodiak in the summer months, rotating between the Tustemena and the much larger Kennicott. Check their website or call to check on schedule as it... 

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Motorcycle   Kodiak

Motorcycle, Kodiak

 1 Review  We have a very active group of motorcycle enthusiasts. They are very happy that they are paving more of the roads, but the paved roads are still very limited. We have a 'Biker's Ball' in June... 

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The McCarthy Road

by Matyas

Not as big adventure as the James Dalton Highway but beleive me...can be more than enough for humans:)) Just 60 miles but please notice this is a gravel and dirt road and recommended to keep the speed limits. Better to use a truck or land rover rather than RVs. A one way journey takes about 2,5 - 3,5 hours and at least 4 or more by RVs. Watch for current weather conditions and slow down because ... (picture 1). At the end of the road, you will find parking area and possible to leave your car here for 5 dollars.

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Alaska Best Cruise -> Park Connection

by AKDamien

The best service that I found is Alaska Best Cruise -> Connections.These guys have all kinds of options. I was leaving on a ferry from Whittier and I jumped on the shuttle and it was fast and affordable. They also service the bigger cruise ships in Whittier, Seward and Anchorage. I'm told the private vehicle charters are a good deal too. They also go North to Denali National Park and Talkeetna.Try these guys out!Alaska Best Cruise -> Park Connectionstoll free: 1-866-425-8687 or Local 1-907-952-1249website: www.alaskatransportation.net or www.alaskashuttle.mobi Sincerely,Damien

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motorhome rental

by livinmydreams

I am a life long Alaskan, I used ABC for a winter camping trip and was given the motorhome with a full *hitter.... NOT fun. Alaska has a bunch of people that rent out their motorhome on the side to help pay for it or rent it out all of the time. Try chekcing out Craigslist to see if you can get a better deal that the large shops.I suggest Clippership if you want to use a regular business:5401 Old Seward HighwayAnchorage, AK 99518-1458(907) 562-7051Let me know if you want ideas on camping places! Camp grounds fill up quickly in teh summer so you may want to make reservations for camping during a weekend.Christy

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

by traveldave

Alaska's main international gateway is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), six miles (ten kilometers) southwest of the downtown area. There are numerous connections to many American and Canadian cities, as well as flights to Siberia and Asia.Airlines serving Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport: Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Asiana Airways, Cathay Pacific Airways, China Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Era Aviation, Frontier Airlines, Frontier Flying Service, Grant Aviation, Hageland Aviation, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, Pen Air, US Airways, and Vladivostok Air.

Driving Around Alaska by Car

by jumpingnorman

My sister arrived a day earlier to Alaska than myself and she got a car to rent for 5 days which I booked through Expedia for about $220 (Hertz)- to be picked up from airport (May 2009). She said she paid about $350 though when she arrived because there were some miscellaneous charges and taxes (Alaska is known for high taxes on car rentals at the airport, and we have heard that the tax may be less if you rent at the city of Anchorage itself rather than the airport - we have not confirmed this though).But having the car was worth it -- we drove over 1000 miles during one of the best springs in Alaska during its 50th year of being a state. Our car was a red humble Ford Focus which was brand new (with only 300 miles on it) and we had no problems whatsoever. The weather was perfect and driving was easy at the time we visited.When we visited, the snow was already melting and so there were...

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Alaska Airlines

by jumpingnorman

The first time we saw a bald eagle was when my sister and I were driving on our first day in Alaska and I was talking with my wife on the phone, and this huge bird flew over our car, spreading its 7 foot wingspan for us to enjoy! Unfortunately, we did not have a camera on hand!But it was funny when I saw an ad saying that the State Bird is Alaska Airlines! Hehehe….true enough this “bird” does fly around 20 cities throughout the state – and I also got the cheapest flights going to Alaska through this airlines. I paid only $10 for my RT ticket from Phoenix (plus $75 processing fee) through my accumulated 25, 0000 mileage with Northwest Airlines (Alaska Airlines is a partner airline!). It was sooooo affordable and my flights were all on-time, owing to good weather.However, due to natural weather conditions and situations (like a volcanic spewing about 3 weeks before), flights may of course...

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The best book to have if driving in Alaska

by LadyXoc

If you are doing any driving in Alaska a fabulous book and wealth of info is the book Milepost."The Milepost provides maps, diagrams, photographs, and most of all, an almost mile by miles travelogue of what to expect in driving the major roads of the North Country. The information provided will allow the traveler to locate the next gas station, campground, hotel, or scenic spot. The advertisements allow some advance planning for areas where few hotel beds may be available. Travelers can also plan ahead for fishing charters on the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska or the operating hours of visitor centers or the few but sometimes excellent museums that can be found along the roads. In buying the most recent edition of the Milepost, travelers can expect reasonably up-to-date information on major road construction. The Milepost includes some information on major hiking trailheads just off the main...

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Winter Driving on the Alcan Highway

by RickinDutch

First, buy the Milepost. A great mile by mile resource for the Alcan.The highway is in good shape (paved) the whole way. Winter is actually better as they aren't repaving portions like they do in the summer, but you do have to worry about ice.Plan it out so you have a warm place to stay each night - hence the real need for the Milepost. Temps can vary between -40 and +20 in the winter. Remember you have to go a lot further north than Anchorage before you reach Tok and head south again.If it were me, I wouldn't tow anything in the winter. Start sliding a load on ice and you can't do anything to recover it. I went for 20 years in Alaska without studded tires and when I finally got some 10 years ago I couldn't believe the difference. Much more control on the ice. And I've driven front wheel, back wheel and four wheel drive. Give me four wheel any day. Front wheel is better than nothing but...

"Glacier Express" to Mendenhall Glacier

by starship

UPDATE: In 2006 the price of the Glacier Express was $6.00 each way for adults.If you arrive in Juneau by cruise ship, instead of taking an expensive excursion tour, consider taking the "Glacier Express" blue bus to the Mendenhall Glacier and Visitors Center. You can find one of the many which arrive every few minutes at Franklin Street (downtown) near the cruise ship piers. For $5 per person (2003 prices) each way (children were half price) you can have a scenic ride and possibly learn about the area from the driver. Our bus drivers actually gave us quite a lot of information about the Juneau area and wildlife in just the few minutes to and from Mendenhall Glacier. (If you feel that your driver was very informative and helpful, you might want to offer a small tip on disembarking the bus. Our driver was well worth it!) You can then be free to spend as much time as you prefer at the...

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Cruising to Alaska

by Darby2

Regarding the Alaska portion of your tour, I'm guessing that your cruise ship will probably make landfall at such ports as Ketchikan, Juneau, Sitka, Skagway, Valdez, Anchorage. It may also visit ports in British Columbia such as Prince Rupert.At that time of the year, be prepared for cold, wet weather in Alaska, specially in the coastal areas. One thing to remember is that the daylight hours will get longer, the further north you go. So near the early part of May the length of daylight will be nearly 18 hours or more once you reach Anchorage.I have been in Alaska in June and it was fabulous but my travels were all by road.

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Top 3 Hotels in Alaska

Hotel Captain Cook  Anchorage

 9 Reviews and 246 Opinions  Excellent amenities, with an excellent outlook. The higher the room the better the view, always ask... 

 Hotels in Anchorage

Westmark Baranof Hotel  Juneau

 4 Reviews and 83 Opinions  We stayed twice in the past month for a couple of days each trip and found the front desk staff... 

 Hotels in Juneau

Sophie Station  Fairbanks

 1 Review and 93 Opinions  We stayed at Sophie Station as part of our package tour and one night before the tour. It was clean... 

 Hotels in Fairbanks

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Transportation: Cities in Alaska
  1. Anchorage Transportation
  2. Denali National Park and Preserve Transportation
  3. Fairbanks Transportation
  4. Juneau Transportation
  5. Nome Transportation
  6. Barrow Transportation
  7. Kodiak Transportation
  8. Ketchikan Transportation
  9. Seward Transportation
  10. Dutch Harbor Transportation
  11. Skagway Transportation
  12. Sitka Transportation
  13. Homer Transportation
  14. Girdwood Transportation
  15. North Pole Transportation
  16. Talkeetna Transportation
  17. Soldotna Transportation
  18. Chena Hot Springs Transportation
  19. Valdez Transportation
  20. Haines Transportation
  21. Kenai Transportation
  22. Kodiak Island Transportation
  23. Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve Transportation
  24. Dillingham Transportation
  25. Unalaska Transportation
  26. Bethel Transportation
  27. Cordova Transportation
  28. Chicken Transportation
  29. Eagle River Transportation
  30. Palmer Transportation
  31. Tok Transportation
  32. Coldfoot Transportation
  33. Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park Transportation
  34. Healy Transportation
  35. Seldovia Transportation
  36. Buskin River State Recreation Site Transportation
  37. Katmai National Park and Preserve Transportation
  38. Petersburg Transportation
  39. Point Hope Transportation
  40. Prince of Wales Island Transportation
  41. Kenai Fjords National Park Transportation
  42. Kotzebue Transportation
  43. Anaktuvuk Pass Transportation
  44. Puffin Island Transportation
  45. Kachemak Bay State Park Transportation
  46. King Salmon Transportation
  47. Chitina Transportation
  48. Near Island Transportation
  49. Whittier Transportation
  50. Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park and Preserve Transportation
  51. Selawik Transportation
  52. Woody Island Transportation
  53. Long Island Transportation
  54. Akutan Transportation
  55. Atka Transportation
  56. Ouzinkie Transportation
  57. Aleknagik Transportation
  58. Chignik Transportation
  59. Wasilla Transportation
  60. Cold Bay Transportation
  61. Nenana Transportation
  62. Old Harbor Transportation

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