Please share your three the most scenic and photogenic spots in Alaska
Jul 18th, 2006, 06:04 AM
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Please share your three the most scenic and photogenic spots in Alaska
Would love to learn about your choices. For me these three places are
1. View of Turnagain Arm across the flats from Bird Ridge hiking trail
2. View of the Homer Spit from Skyline Drive with fireweeds in foreground and glaciers in the background
3. Profusely blooming tundra in Katmai National Park and Preserve with clear blue sky above, mountains covered with snow in the background and three young brown bears about 15 feet in front of us
1. View of Turnagain Arm across the flats from Bird Ridge hiking trail
2. View of the Homer Spit from Skyline Drive with fireweeds in foreground and glaciers in the background
3. Profusely blooming tundra in Katmai National Park and Preserve with clear blue sky above, mountains covered with snow in the background and three young brown bears about 15 feet in front of us
Jul 18th, 2006, 06:41 AM
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Having just returned from a month in Alaska this is easy!
Keystone Canyon on the Richardson Highway going to Valdez
The many glaciers on the 26 Glacier Tour (I have some awesome pictures of these)
Denali Park (Have many pictures all very clear of Mt. McKinley
I took 546 pictures on this trip. And I have so many beautiful scenic ones. The drive on Seward Highway out of Anchorage was by far very photogenic.
DH and my favorite spot was Keystone Canyon area and Thompson pass going to Valdez.
Keystone Canyon on the Richardson Highway going to Valdez
The many glaciers on the 26 Glacier Tour (I have some awesome pictures of these)
Denali Park (Have many pictures all very clear of Mt. McKinley
I took 546 pictures on this trip. And I have so many beautiful scenic ones. The drive on Seward Highway out of Anchorage was by far very photogenic.
DH and my favorite spot was Keystone Canyon area and Thompson pass going to Valdez.
Jul 22nd, 2006, 04:58 AM
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1. View from the top of a lake we hiked to at Independce Mine at Hatcher's Pass.
2. Every mile of road between Anchorage and Seward--it took us a long time to get to Seward because we stopped wherever possible to take pictures.
3. Views from the Phillips 26 glacier cruise out of Whittier.
2. Every mile of road between Anchorage and Seward--it took us a long time to get to Seward because we stopped wherever possible to take pictures.
3. Views from the Phillips 26 glacier cruise out of Whittier.
Jul 22nd, 2006, 05:02 AM
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I, too agree with the view of Homer Spit with the glaciers in the background.
The orca whales up close at our tour boat out of Seward. I can still hear them spouting.
A tie between the moose on the highway and the picture of my husband standing in front of Exit Glacier.
The orca whales up close at our tour boat out of Seward. I can still hear them spouting.
A tie between the moose on the highway and the picture of my husband standing in front of Exit Glacier.
Jul 23rd, 2006, 08:48 AM
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Hi dwoodon. I wasn't implying that you all were anti-cruise.
I am still weighing whether I want to cruise Alaska. I really want to see Alaska, but a 7 day cruise has us on Alaska "land" only 3 days. I'm an "explorer" type and I really think a cruise would drive me crazy.
I am reading these replies with interest, b/c it seems that you all really enjoyed your "land" trips and saw some amazing scenery that way. The cruise literature always emphasizes how you can see so much by cruising...
I am still weighing whether I want to cruise Alaska. I really want to see Alaska, but a 7 day cruise has us on Alaska "land" only 3 days. I'm an "explorer" type and I really think a cruise would drive me crazy.
I am reading these replies with interest, b/c it seems that you all really enjoyed your "land" trips and saw some amazing scenery that way. The cruise literature always emphasizes how you can see so much by cruising...
Jul 23rd, 2006, 09:00 AM
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karens~ Maybe you should opt for a land vacation then choose which areas you may want to view by boat. Seward, for example, offers the marine life and glacier calving. Whittier is more scenic. Homer has across the bay tours to many little fjord-like communities and birds galore.
As a resident of Alaska, we have had many family members and friends drive up and rent cars and/or motorhomes, some drove the entire trip, and a couple opted for the cruise.
I think it depends mostly on the time factor and areas that are important to you... Denali is a big draw, and you can take the train up there. Seward has the train ride too, as well as Whittier.
The state ferries offer numerous possibilities from Homer, Seward, Whittier, SE communities.
Good luck with your planning and I'd be happy to help if possible, J.
As a resident of Alaska, we have had many family members and friends drive up and rent cars and/or motorhomes, some drove the entire trip, and a couple opted for the cruise.
I think it depends mostly on the time factor and areas that are important to you... Denali is a big draw, and you can take the train up there. Seward has the train ride too, as well as Whittier.
The state ferries offer numerous possibilities from Homer, Seward, Whittier, SE communities.
Good luck with your planning and I'd be happy to help if possible, J.
Jul 24th, 2006, 04:37 AM
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Thank you z, AnnMarie, egret and dwooddon.
Karens, Jetset1 gave you excellent suggestions for your first trip to Alaska. Continue reading posts, get visitors guide from the Visitor Center in Anchorage, get a copy of Milepost from your library. Many visitors to Alaska never go on cruises. The day cruises to see Kenai Fjords and Prince William Sound are spectacular. Plan your trip, Karens and do not feel bad about not going on a cruise, you have to make choices anyway. Many of us will be more than happy to help you.
www.anchorage.net
Karens, Jetset1 gave you excellent suggestions for your first trip to Alaska. Continue reading posts, get visitors guide from the Visitor Center in Anchorage, get a copy of Milepost from your library. Many visitors to Alaska never go on cruises. The day cruises to see Kenai Fjords and Prince William Sound are spectacular. Plan your trip, Karens and do not feel bad about not going on a cruise, you have to make choices anyway. Many of us will be more than happy to help you.
www.anchorage.net
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