Lonely Planet Alaska (Alaska, 6th ed) [Paperback]

Jim Dufresne (Author)

Book Description

Series: Alaska, 6th ed | Publication Date: August 2000

Complete coverage of the Final Frontier's wilderness and many spectacular parks, including Denali National Park and Misty Fjords National Monument. Details on getting out into the back country on foot, by kayak, in a bush plane, or by guided expedition. Outdoor activities section covers hiking, paddling, rock climbing, fishing.

Product Details

• Paperback: 456 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet; 6th edition (August 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0864427549
• ISBN-13: 978-0864427540
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,352,136 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Paige R. Penland is a freelance writer currently based in Granada, Nicaragua. She specializes in Central American and Mexican travel. You can follow Paige at http://twitter.com/paigerpenland, or contact her directly at paigerpenland [at] hotmail.com.

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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensable, October 7, 2002

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J. Friedrich (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lonely Planet Alaska (Alaska, 6th ed) (Paperback)

Just got back from a week on the Kenai Peninsula - this book was an absolute must. The author is very candid about places, good or bad. Saw a bunch of amazing stuff and did it all on a modest budget, thanks to this book. The history and flora/fauna sections are very accurate and very interesting. I read other sections of the book (places that I didn't go), and because of the descriptions, I am already aching to go explore more of the state. If you go to Alaska, all you need are the proper clothes and this book.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lonely Planet Never Disappoints, November 29, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Lonely Planet Alaska (Alaska, 6th ed) (Paperback)

After using Lonely Planet on my trip to Europe I purchased the Alaska one for my recent trip. This book was wonderful, it was the only guidebook that we needed. It was especially helpful in finding hostels, and allowed us to arrange lodging before we arrived. All the information contained was up to date, and pointed us to little treasures that we might not have discovered otherwise. As a result we really got to get taste of Alaska and keep our trip affordable and interesting. If you have a desire to really discover any place you go, turn to Lonely Planet I know that I always will.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tells U What Places to Avoid As Well As What Places to Visit, July 16, 2002

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"mlgainey" (Richmond, VA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lonely Planet Alaska (Alaska, 6th ed) (Paperback)

Along with "Off the Beaten Path" by Melissa DeVaughn, this book was indispensable during a 2001 and a 2002 trip to Alaska. I especially appreciated the candor in this book, for example tersely warning to stay away from a certain hotel in a certain town because it was "run-down." In the sections about Nome and Kotzebue, I appreciated the tip that these parts of Alaska aren't set up for independent travellers and are best reached via a tour group. Additionally, the sections for each region all follow the same format. And the book is just a good, chunky size and feels good in your hand!