Rely on the Atlas & Gazetteer for the utmost in trip planning and backcountry access. Each volume contains topographic maps with unbeatable detail, plus gazetteer information on great places to go and things to do. Scale 1:300,000 (1"=4.8 miles) for pp. 16-129; 1:1,400,000 (1"=22 miles) for pp. 130-141 (far northern & western AK) Contour Interval 200' or 1000', depending on scale GPS Grids & tick marks Index Placenames & physical features (lakes, rivers, mountains, etc.) Street Maps include Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau Special Features Temperature/Precipitation/Daylight hours chart; Mileage chart; Shaded relief maps

reviewed:"An absolute MUST for anyone who hunts, fishes, hikes, bikes    Excellent detail including roads, trails, fish species, campgrounds, everything you need to get around in the last frontier. I've lived here all my life and still won't take a trip without it. "

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reviewed:"Exploring Alaska on a budget, this book is for you This book contains a great list of places to stay and eat with prices. Some of my favorite sections of book include the following: Listing of Best Unspoiled Small Towns, which include Kodiak, Petersburg, and Cordova; Listing of Strange Community Events which include Cordova's Ice Worm Festival, Fairbanks' Midnight Sun Baseball Game and Nome's Polar Bear Swim/Bathtub Race. If you are going to Alaska's number one destination, Denali National Park, make sure you pick up a copy of Discovering Denali.

This colorful issue explores the waterways and mountaintops that make up Alaska's scenic Panhandle. Contains profiles of the area's major communities, including Juneau, Alaska's capital. Includes a fold-out map and index. 128 pages.

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This is the number one source across North America for travel agents and travelers going to Alaska by cruise ship. This is such a good cruise to take, it makes good sense to take along the best cruise guidebook on Alaska.


reviewed:"A must-have reference for any Alaska cruise Anne Vipond's straightforward style, well-conceived organization, and excellent content make this book indispensable for Alaska-bound cruisers. Anne patiently describes all the major cruise ports in Alaska and the Inside Passage. The detailed town maps with keys to the text descriptions are excellent. Descriptions of various attractions meaty, yet brief. The thing that is most attractive about this book is its focus on activities interesting to cruisers, as opposed to the long list of hotels and restaurants common in other guide books. Anyone taking a cruise to Alaska will find this book invaluable. It seems to be the only reference available that provides assistance in planning your trip to make maximum benefit from your time in each port.

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A giant six-foot by 11-3/4" fold-out map opens up to reveal vital details of this magnificent 1,000 mile Inside Passage-- names of glaciers, islands and channels that the cruise ships navigate through. Read about early explorers and ancient Indian cultures. Information on land and sea mammals are colorfully illustrated along with various types of fishing vessels that are likely to be seen. Learn about the exciting cities and ports-of-call along the cruise line route. Each city and port-of-call is covered by descriptive text, photos and a map showing the major points of interest.

reviewed:"I LOVE this map   A foot wide and eleven feet tall IS a weird shape for a chart, but I find it to be very enjoyable because it shows the whole inside passage in detail. Where else can you find something like this? Let's hope this map stays around. It's a great concept and allows one a greater appreciation of the region.
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Wending through breathtaking mountain vistas, along sparkling streams and lakes, over the Canadian Rockies and into the Last Frontier, the Alaska Highway is a portal to some of the most beautiful places in all of North America. Once a WWII supply line known as ALCAN, this historic byway has become a destination unto itself. The guide also includes information on Alaska's state highways that connect far-flung communities. With details on routes, driving conditions, unique people, and all that awaits the adventurous traveler along the way, this book includes: roadway information for routes through Canada, historical sites, recreation hot-spots, festivals, parades and more!--

reviewed:"Handy, Practical, and Refreshing,    Handy, practical, and refreshing describe this guide to the Alcan Highway and other roads of the North. Tricia Brown's friendly voice and personal insights bring the adventure to life for me. Although I've driven the Alcan many times over the years, there's much to see and much to learn. I plan to pack this Guide along with my gear for my next trip."
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reviewed:"outstanding guidebook   I used the "Rough Guide" on a recent visit to Southeastern Alaska. I found the recommendations regarding hotels and restaurants in Juneau, Ketchikan, and other cities to be accurate, useful, and up to date. The guide is well-illustrated and mapped and provides brief detail on places of interest and things to do."

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The most up-to-date, authoritative information for planning every kind of river trip in Alaska, from a mellow float to a month-long expedition.

reviewed:"The bible of river travel for Alaska    I love this book, and wish the author would write a sequel, describing more rivers. I have used the Alaska River Guide for several years to plan trips all over Alaska. The maps are great, the trip descriptions fascinating, and the pre-trip preparation information essential, especially for people new to Alaska."

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Pound for pound and inch for inch, The Milepost is the most valuable piece of luggage you could include on a trip to Alaska and northwestern Canada, whether you're going by plane, car, bus, or bicycle. No wonder they're celebrating their fiftieth anniversary as the "Bible of North Country Travel." This is not a fluff and nonsense production, because there's serious driving to cover when you're heading to Anchorage or Denali Park, and you need to know things, like what the major highways and roads contain, mile-by-mile, where there are gas stations, campgrounds, fishing, lodging, and food, what the geography is like and what road conditions to expect. There's even some information on the history of the lands and communities, and what attractions are nearby. The maps are exceptional and the abundance of information remarkable, making this the most irreplaceable of guides for a trip up north.

reviewed:"INVALUABLE   This is one of the most concise books you could wish to have with you on ANY road traveled in Alaska. If it says to beware of moose...BEWARE OF MOOSE!! LOL. It was extremely helpful when trying to figure out exactly where we were at at any given time. If you forget and leave home without it-never fear you can pick them up anywhere at the local convenience stores!! Don't forget to show them your Milepost to get your free ice cream at The Knotty Shop between Salcha and the North Pole on the Richardson Highway!!!"
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