Adventure Guide to the Alaska Highway [Paperback]

Ed Readicker-Henderson (Author)

Book Description

Series: Adventure Guide to the Alaska Highway | Publication Date: August 30, 2006

This is the most detailed, up-to-date guide to travelling the highway, from BC through the Yukon and Alaska to Prudhoe Bay. Fairbanks, Anchorage, Dawson City, Skagway, Denali National Park, Valdez - these are just some of the destinations covered. Also included are details on alternate highways, such as the Stewart-Cassiar, the Yellowhead, Top-of-the-World, the Richardson and Glenn Highways. The authors talk about where to find wildlife and how to get the best photos; they share their knowledge about the most coveted camping areas; they tell you which historic sites you should take in. An entire chapter is dedicated to the Alaska Marine Highway, a ferry service that serves as a lifeline to Alaska's coastal towns. It also includes 30 plus maps, and colour photos. Adventure Guides are about living more intensely, waking up to your surroundings and truly experiencing all that you encounter. Each book offers an ideal mix of practical travel info along with culturally enriching activities and physical adventures. And the fun is for everyone, no matter what their age or ability. Comprehensive background information - history, culture, geography, climate - gives you a solid knowledge of each destination and its people. Regional chapters take you on an introductory tour, with stops at museums, historic sites and local attractions. Places to stay and eat; transportation to, from and around your destination; practical concerns; and tourism contacts - it's all here! Detailed maps feature walking and driving tours. Then come the adventures - both cultural and physical - from canoeing and hiking to dance or cooking classes. This unique approach allows you to really immerse yourself in the local culture.

Product Details

• Paperback: 496 pages
• Publisher: Hunter Pub Inc; 4 edition (August 30, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1588435717
• ISBN-13: 978-1588435712
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,053,937 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Useful, July 23, 2008

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Big-D (Lake Havasu City, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

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If you think you'll ever want to plan a trip either by car or motorcycle to the great state of Alaska, this book is a must-have. Not only does provide everything you could ever ask for, it comes in a small package that packs away nicely.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Alaska Highway - Detailed Information by Milepost, February 17, 2011

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Nelson R. Kent (Colorado Springs, Colorado USA) - See all my reviews
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This is the second copy of this book I have purchased. I bought it for a friend who I hope will accompany me on a motorcycle trip on the Alaska Highway in the summer of 2011. I like the presentation of information in a handy and compact format. "The Milepost" is another excellent guide to the Alcan, but this book is smaller and size matters when traveling long distance my motorcycle.

5.0 out of 5 stars Alaska Highway, December 18, 2011

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Steve M. - See all my reviews

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This is a very informative book at a good price, the book not only gives you place to go and see on the Alaska Highway it also gives you alternate routes as well. Money well spent in my opinion.