Alaska is indeed the mother of all destinations what with its unparalleled beauty, its adventurous streak and its unlimited sights and activities on offer. But the planning for a trip there needs to be thorough.
Begin by getting used to seeing maps of Alaska, the Yukon, the Northwestern United States and the western Canadian Provinces. They’ll get you familiar with the territory up north.
Driving out to the locale can be tedious and time-consuming. So, I’ll list out a few semi-driving options. You could choose from either the Alaska Marine Highway, the British Columbia Ferries route, the cruise packages or go there by air.
For the first, you can board a modern ferry ship in Bellingham, Washington or in Prince Rupert, BC., drive your camper aboard, and stop at any of the seven colorful towns on Alaska’s Inside Package: Ketchikan, Sitka, Petersburg, Haines, Juneau or Skagway.
You’ll find two road connections onto the Alaska Highway to continue your trip north. Or, you could drive through the northern end of Vancouver Island to Prince Rupert where you can transfer onto the Alaska Marine Highway ferry system. Camping facilities are available along the east side of the island.
The Alaskan National Parks are still pristine and beautiful. A day trek can make you feel like the first humans on earth.
Alternatively, you could head for Vancouver, Los Angeles or San Francisco, and board a cruise ship. These cruises guide you to the best spots to see glaciers and coastal landscapes.
Finally, if you want to spend a lot of time in Alaska and not spend it getting there, you could fly in. The classic way to travel to Alaska, however, is via the Alaska Highway, a 1520 mile trip, just the way you want it to be. Whatever be the case, just pick your option, and off you go.
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- bphillips, Jun 10, 2008 at 05:21 PM PDT said:
What about details of places of tourist importance in each of these towns / cities?
