The Rough Guide to Alaska is your complete guidebook to one of the world's greatest adventure destinations. From the wildlife of the Glacier Bay National Park to cruising the epic highways, the full-colour introduction highlights all the ‘things-not-to-miss’. There are insider reviews of all the best places to stay, eat and drink, both on and off the beaten track, with the new ‘Author’s Pick’ feature highlighting the very best options. There are evocative accounts of the state's varied wilderness, from the majestic peak of Denali to the glaciers of Prince William Sound, plus lively reports on Anchorage, Fairbanks, and all the states rough-hewn towns. There is plenty of expert advice on a multitude of outdoor activities, from hiking, kayaking, rafting and even trying your hand at panning for gold or riding a husky sled.
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What The Press Say
If I were going to take just one book with me to use as reference while traveling, it would be the Rough Guide. I would especially want the Rough Guide with me if I were planning to go off the beaten track. - RV Life Concise and beautifully put together. - Everything America Magazine The Rough Guide to Alaska is the most complete and superbly organized of the travel guides to the northernmost American state. Along with comprehensive information on the vast Alaskan wilderness, there are reports on events and sights of Alaska's major cities and tourist destinations, as well as reliable recommendations for dining, lodging, and travel. Enhanced with more than 60 maps and full color photography, the Rough Guide to Alaska is the perfect trip planning resource. - Midwest Book Review Readable and informative, the Rough Guide to Alaska tackles a mighty big project and handles it well...always up to the task of describing what makes the 49th state so special...It has everything the casual visitor to Alaska is going to need – trip after trip after trip. - Portland Oregonian |