You won't want to be without your camera, some insect repellent or this guidebook when you head north to explore spectacular Alaska. Authors: Jim DuFresne and Aaron Spitzer. Softcover; 444 pages; color photographs. Lonely Planet Guides; eighth edition, copyright 2006. Alaska offers adventure on a grand scale with 50 million acres of national parks, extraordinary wildlife, northern lights and the midnight sun. Presents the state in the following geographic regions: Southeast Alaska, the Anchorage area, Prince William Sound and Kenai Peninsula. Also covers Southwest Alaska, Denali and the Interior, the Fairbanks area and The Bush. Section detailing wilderness hikes and paddles encourages you to go wild. Stay on track with 84 comprehensive maps. Provides suggested itineraries ranging from 10 days to two months. Includes a chapter discussing Alaska's wildlife and plantlife. Supplies accommodation, transport and dining options from splurge to conserve. |
