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World Famous Alaska Highway: Guide to the Alcan and Other Wilderness Roads of the North
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by Tricia Brown
Sales Rank: 429081
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List Price: $21.95
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Features
Cover Type: Paperback with 288 pages
Published by: Alaska Northwest Books; 2nd ed. edition April 1, 2005
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 0882406027
ISBN 13 Number: 978-0882406022
Book Dimensions:
8.9 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
Weighs: 11.2 ounces
Product Description
From the southernmost community of Homer to Deadhorse, the northern end of the road that meets the Arctic Ocean, this guide details routes, driving conditions, unique people, and all that awaits the adventurous traveler along the way. ninety full-color photographs and 6 maps. Wending through breathtaking mountain vistas, along sparkling streams and lakes, over the Canadian Rockies and into the Last Frontier, the Alaska Highway is a portal to some of the most gorgeous places in all of North America. Once a WWII supply line known as ALCAN, this historic byway has become a destination unto itself. The guide also includes information on Alaska's state highways that connect far-flung communities. With details on routes, driving conditions, unique people, and all that awaits the adventurous traveler along the way, this book includes: roadway information for routes through Canada, historical sites, recreation hot-spots, festivals, parades and more!
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This review is from: The World-Famous Alaska Highway: A Guide to the Alcan & Other Wilderness Roads of the North (Paperback)
The World-Famous Alaska Highway is the ideal guide for anyone traveling up and down the Alaskan Highway. This compendium of historic sites, roadside attractions, dramatic views, wildlife sighting sites, recreational resources (hiking, biking, fishing, rafting, canoeing, cruising, flying, festivals, rodeos, parades, races, museums, theme parks) will ensure the success of any excursion from day trips to full-fledged vacations. The World-Famous Alaska Highway also offers practical money-saving, comfort enhancing advice on preparing your vehicle, roadway considerations and routes, as well as up-to-date contact numbers and websites for cities throughout the region and serviced by the Alaskan Highway. If you are planning just such a journey for business or pleasure, begin with a thorough reading of Tricia Brown's The World-Famous Alaska Highway!
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