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Sep 15th, 2021, 05:07 AM
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Day 6 -- 8/27 It rained all night and when...

Day 6 -- 8/27

It rained all night and when we woke up in the morning, the rain had turned to sleet and occasional snow. So there was a nice dusting to be seen on the mountains. At this point, we...
Forum: United States
Sep 8th, 2021, 10:57 PM
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Day 5 -- 8/26 The plan for today was to...

Day 5 -- 8/26

The plan for today was to drive from Girdwood to the Denali National Park area.

Checked out of the Alyeska Resort.
Final verdict -- Was ok. More expensive than probably...
Forum: United States
Sep 8th, 2021, 10:46 PM
Replies: 34
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Posted By pittsburgh

@mc244 -- We booked about a month ahead. And then...

@mc244 -- We booked about a month ahead. And then set alerts as prices changed such that when they dropped quite a bit, was able to rebook at a significantly lower price. Booked a compact SUV and...
Forum: United States
Sep 5th, 2021, 09:26 PM
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Posted By pittsburgh

Day 4 -- 8/25 Started with breakfast at The...

Day 4 -- 8/25

Started with breakfast at The Bake Shop in Girdwood. Just a couple of minutes from the Alyeska Resort. Quite a popular place but food was quick and good. Recommend for breakfast.
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Forum: United States
Sep 4th, 2021, 01:05 PM
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Posted By pittsburgh

Day 3.5 (Evening of 8/24)-- The Replan ...

Day 3.5 (Evening of 8/24)-- The Replan

First some background. As we were planning our summer vacation and decided on Alaska, spent a lot of time looking at options for Denali. As we learned more,...
Forum: United States
Sep 3rd, 2021, 04:42 PM
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Posted By pittsburgh

Day 3: Seward-->Girdwood The plan: - Start...

Day 3: Seward-->Girdwood

The plan:
- Start at the aquarium in Seward
- Lunch (somewhere)
- Leave Seward
- Stop/hike at Exit Glacier
- Stop at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC)
-...
Forum: United States
Sep 3rd, 2021, 05:58 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,067
Posted By pittsburgh

Day 2 -- Seward Main focus for the day was a...

Day 2 -- Seward

Main focus for the day was a boat tour. We had pre-booked the Major Marine 6 hour "Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise". Figured it was a good mix of wildlife + glaciers to keep...
Forum: United States
Sep 2nd, 2021, 04:50 AM
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Posted By pittsburgh

Alaska Trip Report -- Aug. 2021 -- Family of 4

Trip report for an August 2021 adventure in Alaska with a family of 4 (8-year old boy, 6-year old girl).

Our original plan:
Day 1: Fly to Anchorage, Drive to Seward (Harborview Inn)
Day 2:...
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