Adventure Guide to the Inside Passage & Coastal Alaska (Adventure Guide to the Inside Passage & Coastal Alaska, 3rd ed) (Adventure Guide to Coastal Alaska & the Inside Passage) [Paperback]

Lynn Readicker-Henderson (Author), Ed Readicker-Henderson (Author)

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Series: Adventure Guide to Coastal Alaska & the Inside Passage | Publication Date: August 1, 1999

Adventure Guides are the perfect travel companion for the modern explorer. Whether you're looking to backpack around your home state or boost the number of stamps in your passport by traveling overseas, these books will heighten your travel experience.

Our team of knowledgeable authors offers comprehensive introductions that cover history, geography, climate, when to go, transportation, planning and culture. Region-by-region, the books then delve into the heart of the area, with driving tours and side trips to the best museums, historic sites and shops. But the focus is on activities, and you'll learn about the best spots for diving, snorkeling, horseback riding, hiking, biking, rock climbing and more. Extensive listings of recommended tour operators, too. Select places to stay and eat, as well as regional festivals and celebrations.

Using the Alaska Marine Highway to visit Ketchikan, Bellingham, the Aleutians, Kodiak, Seldovia, Valdez, Seward, Homer, Prince of Wales Island, Juneau, Sitka, Glacier Bay, Tenakee, Anchorage. Detailed tours of every port along the coast, with town maps and places to stay and eat. US & Canadian gateways profiled. Color.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Hunter Publishing; 3rd edition (August 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 155650859X
• ISBN-13: 978-1556508592
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,160,779 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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141 of 142 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for Southeast travelers, July 28, 1999

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This review is from: Adventure Guide to the Inside Passage & Coastal Alaska (Adventure Guide to the Inside Passage & Coastal Alaska, 3rd ed) (Adventure Guide to Coastal Alaska & the Inside Passage) (Paperback)

Out of all the travel books I purchased for my Alaska trip this one proved to be the most entertaining and useful. When I recieved this book I expected just another guide book but I couldn't stop reading - the anecdotes and suggestions were as compelling as a good novel. It felt like a nice, long letter from a friend who wanted to be sure I had a great trip. While traveling I found most of their suggestions right on the money. I tried the activities they suggested and was glad I steered clear of their warnings! It turned out to be the only guide book I brought along that I actually used regularly on the trip. One draw back is that there are very few maps of the smaller local areas and the maps that are included do not give you a sense of scale. Also, the title is a bit of a misnomer, I almost did not order this book because I thought "adventure guide" meant it was only for sportspeople,kayakers and campers. But that is far from the truth, this book is great for the independant traveler who wants a leisurely trip, as well as a person who wants something a little more challenging.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book keeping in mind it's 3rd edition, March 20, 2011

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This review is from: Adventure Guide to the Inside Passage & Coastal Alaska (Adventure Guide to the Inside Passage & Coastal Alaska, 3rd ed) (Adventure Guide to Coastal Alaska & the Inside Passage) (Paperback)

This book covers all the basics in a very accessible way which is excellent. Slight downside is that it was published 12 years ago so the prices given are obviously way off. Other than that, a good read with a lot of the information you'll need to plan your trip.

4 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional, January 7, 2002

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This review is from: Adventure Guide to the Inside Passage & Coastal Alaska (Adventure Guide to the Inside Passage & Coastal Alaska, 3rd ed) (Adventure Guide to Coastal Alaska & the Inside Passage) (Paperback)

An exceptional resource. The suggestions for activities were found to be right on target. About.com