Travel by Car in Alaska
Dec 14th, 1998, 04:40 AM
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Some rules about Alaska travel:
1) motels are ridiculously expensive. You must camp OR stay at bed and breakfasts. The latter, although nice, are still more expensive than elsewhere.
2) by going anytime other than mid to late summer, you have MUCH more flexibility on where to stay.
3) you MUST buy The Milepost if you plan to do any driving.
Some thoughts:
There's nothing within the city of Anchorage worth staying around to see. There is some nice scenery nearby, and the city is an invaluable "base camp", but the city itself has virtually nothing to offer in itself.
About "what to see" in Alaska, just drive the few hiways that exist, and stop every time your eyes bust out from the beautiful scenery or some wild animal. That'll be often!
1) motels are ridiculously expensive. You must camp OR stay at bed and breakfasts. The latter, although nice, are still more expensive than elsewhere.
2) by going anytime other than mid to late summer, you have MUCH more flexibility on where to stay.
3) you MUST buy The Milepost if you plan to do any driving.
Some thoughts:
There's nothing within the city of Anchorage worth staying around to see. There is some nice scenery nearby, and the city is an invaluable "base camp", but the city itself has virtually nothing to offer in itself.
About "what to see" in Alaska, just drive the few hiways that exist, and stop every time your eyes bust out from the beautiful scenery or some wild animal. That'll be often!
Dec 14th, 1998, 11:28 AM
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It's been several years since we were in Alaska, but we drove then from Anchorage to Fairbanks to Tok and back to Anchorage including side trips to Valdez, Seward, and Homer. It's beautiful country, but we didn't have enough time to really take in Denali.
The MILEPOST for Alaska is a must. We've seen it in some of the big chain bookstores. The telephone number is 1-800-726-4707.
Our last Alaska trip was to the Inside Passage. We flew to Ketchikan and then used the state ferries to go to six of the towns. We arranged our own schedule, and we slept on board when necessary although cabins are available on nearly all the ferries. We rented a car in each town and also took some tours. We thought this whole experience was GREAT.
The MILEPOST for Alaska is a must. We've seen it in some of the big chain bookstores. The telephone number is 1-800-726-4707.
Our last Alaska trip was to the Inside Passage. We flew to Ketchikan and then used the state ferries to go to six of the towns. We arranged our own schedule, and we slept on board when necessary although cabins are available on nearly all the ferries. We rented a car in each town and also took some tours. We thought this whole experience was GREAT.
Mar 23rd, 1999, 12:25 PM
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Dear Annette;
Consider a side trip to Homer, about 3 hours from Seward, 5 1/2 from Anchorage. We have rooms for $56 and camping spots for $13 a couple in the lawn. We are a small Inn right on Bishops Beach about a block from town. All campers have access to free showers in our RV laundry/wash room, barbeque/picnic facilities on back deck, breakfast/coffee bar, micro and fridge in lobby kitchen area. See our web pages at thedriftwoodinn.com. and our ad in the Milepost- its a great guide.
Consider a side trip to Homer, about 3 hours from Seward, 5 1/2 from Anchorage. We have rooms for $56 and camping spots for $13 a couple in the lawn. We are a small Inn right on Bishops Beach about a block from town. All campers have access to free showers in our RV laundry/wash room, barbeque/picnic facilities on back deck, breakfast/coffee bar, micro and fridge in lobby kitchen area. See our web pages at thedriftwoodinn.com. and our ad in the Milepost- its a great guide.
