traveling the Alcan from Haines Ak, to Anchorage Ak?
Getting ready to drive from Haines to Anchorage (mid April), what type of road conditions should I expect and also how many places are there to fuel and stay along the way? Yahoo maps states 14 hours of drive time, is this accurate?
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I rode from Haines to Fairbanks in June, not sure of the weather in April. Roads are paved all the way but you may hit construction zones where you have to drive on dirt for 10 miles or so. Get a copy of the Milepost, it details all the roads you will need, where to find services, etc. http://www.themilepost.com Also available at Amazon and other bookstores. Have a fun trip.
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Travel time to Anchorage is going to be closer to 16 hours. Roads will be good, gonna have a bit of snow but not bad temps will still be below freezing in the early am, but daytime will be quite nice. Top off the tank in Haines Junction, then you should be good to Tok, AK. Plenty of fuel stops along the way. Tok, Mendelatna, Gakona, GlennAllen, Eureka, Palmer. Nothing to worry about and it is a one day drive but start early. Camai
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I am looking for a USA travel information centre in London to pick up some brochures, especially around Alaska - especially brochures and maps on Talkeetna, Denali and Anchorage and National Parks in Alaska.
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That information usually comes from state governments not the federal government. Go to the State of Alaska web site and request info. They will send it to you. http://www.travelalaska.com/ This form is for international visitors: https://secure.travelalaska.com/Planner_International.aspx?code=
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See site below for phone numbers for places that have u.S. tourism info on specific areas.
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I am looking for a USA travel information centre in London to pick up some brochures, especially around Alaska - especially brochures and maps on Talkeetna, Denali and Anchorage and National Parks in Alaska.
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That information usually comes from state governments not the federal government. Go to the State of Alaska web site and request info. They will send it to you. http://www.travelalaska.com/ This form is for international visitors: https://secure.travelalaska.com/Planner_International.aspx?code=
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See site below for phone numbers for places that have u.S. tourism info on specific areas.
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I am traveling to Anchorage to watch the 2008 Iditarod start. Tips..suggestions? This is my first Alaska Trip!
I would love suggestion on the best hotel to stay at...what activities are going on leading up to the start of the race...I will only be in Anchorage from Feb. 28th-March 2nd. I would like to do some sightseeing on Friday Feb 29th. I need suggestions...
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The Iditarod actually has two starts: the ceremonial start in Anchorage, and the official start (usually) in Wasilla. Wasilla is located about 40 miles by highway north of Anchorage. The ceremonial start takes place on 4th Avenue downtown. There are several hotels downtown. The Hilton Hotel is located on 3rd Avenue, the Sheraton Hotel is located on 6th Avenue, and the Marriott Hotel is located on 7th or 8th Avenue. Additionally, there's the Captain Cook Hotel on 4th Avenue. All of these are high quality hotels. As for sightseeing, I'm not sure what you'd like to do, or if you'll have a rental car, so I would consider contacting the Anchorage Convention and Vistors Bureau. (http://www.anchorage.net) They have information for you and you can decide what you would like to do.
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Root for Jeff King for me. All I can say about Anchorage this time of year is to dress warm and root for Jeff King.
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The restart (the real start) of the race will be in Willow. There is shuttle service from Wasilla High, Wasilla Middle School & Houston High to the Willow starting line due to parking issues in Willow.
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I would love suggestion on the best hotel to stay at...what activities are going on leading up to the start of the race...I will only be in Anchorage from Feb. 28th-March 2nd. I would like to do some sightseeing on Friday Feb 29th. I need suggestions...
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The Iditarod actually has two starts: the ceremonial start in Anchorage, and the official start (usually) in Wasilla. Wasilla is located about 40 miles by highway north of Anchorage. The ceremonial start takes place on 4th Avenue downtown. There are several hotels downtown. The Hilton Hotel is located on 3rd Avenue, the Sheraton Hotel is located on 6th Avenue, and the Marriott Hotel is located on 7th or 8th Avenue. Additionally, there's the Captain Cook Hotel on 4th Avenue. All of these are high quality hotels. As for sightseeing, I'm not sure what you'd like to do, or if you'll have a rental car, so I would consider contacting the Anchorage Convention and Vistors Bureau. (http://www.anchorage.net) They have information for you and you can decide what you would like to do.
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Root for Jeff King for me. All I can say about Anchorage this time of year is to dress warm and root for Jeff King.
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The restart (the real start) of the race will be in Willow. There is shuttle service from Wasilla High, Wasilla Middle School & Houston High to the Willow starting line due to parking issues in Willow.
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What is there to do in Anchorage, Alaska?
I am in the Air Force Reserve and headed to Anchorage, AK soon. What is there to do up there? I like taking pictures (I work for a newspaper as a civilian). I will only be there for two weeks and won't be able to travel more than 150 miles from Elmendorf AFB.
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If you like fishing salmon season starts in April i thing go to kenai on kenai river..Lot's of fun...
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well if you like to fish there are some good red saukeye guides around
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I would head to Eklutna,,,,It is about 15 miles north of Anchorage towards wasilla. It is an old Russian cemetery that has Spirit houses.Only about half of a mile off the interstate, Also South of Anchorage is very pretty...I would try to avoid Anchorage itself.
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Well, if you are going to visit soon, it is still going to be winter conditions. A little after that, will be break up season, which I think, is the ugliest time of year to visit. No real salmon fishing this time of year to speak of. A guy mentioned before about Kenai, which is wonderful in the summer and great fishing, but is about a 4.5 hour drive without traffic and might not be the best place to visit in March/April. As far as pictures, you could always head toward Alyeska, the route is very scenic and would offer several pull offs with great photo opportunites. There are waterfalls alongside the road and a lot of the time, wildlife as well. You could also try heading North towards the Valley. I would check out Hatcher's Pass. You can drive up quite a ways and take beautiful pictures looking down at the Matanuska Valley/Rivers . Something to keep in mind, is that this is Alaska and it still gets dark a whole lost sooner than the Lower 48. You don't want to drive all the way out to these places and find that it's 4 in the afternoon and dark out. Kind of ruins the picture. Both Alyeska and the Valley are less than 150 mi. from the AFB. Alyeska is probably an hour drive outside Anch. and the Valley is a quick 45 min. to Palmer, then maybe another 30 or so to get up Hatchers. Both are well worth it! As far as Anchorage goes, I'm not a huge fan. Lived in Alaska for 26 years and never really go unless I have to. I know a lot of people enjoy going to Koot's (If you want to go out). I'm sure if you ask anyone where to go out, especially if you are not from around here, they will tell you to check out Chilkoot Charlies. It is worth checking out. Anyways, hope that this helps... If you ever get the chance to come back up, come during the summer. There is so much more to do... millions of possibilities. Good Luck and enjoy our beautiful State.
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I am in the Air Force Reserve and headed to Anchorage, AK soon. What is there to do up there? I like taking pictures (I work for a newspaper as a civilian). I will only be there for two weeks and won't be able to travel more than 150 miles from Elmendorf AFB.
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If you like fishing salmon season starts in April i thing go to kenai on kenai river..Lot's of fun...
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well if you like to fish there are some good red saukeye guides around
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I would head to Eklutna,,,,It is about 15 miles north of Anchorage towards wasilla. It is an old Russian cemetery that has Spirit houses.Only about half of a mile off the interstate, Also South of Anchorage is very pretty...I would try to avoid Anchorage itself.
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Well, if you are going to visit soon, it is still going to be winter conditions. A little after that, will be break up season, which I think, is the ugliest time of year to visit. No real salmon fishing this time of year to speak of. A guy mentioned before about Kenai, which is wonderful in the summer and great fishing, but is about a 4.5 hour drive without traffic and might not be the best place to visit in March/April. As far as pictures, you could always head toward Alyeska, the route is very scenic and would offer several pull offs with great photo opportunites. There are waterfalls alongside the road and a lot of the time, wildlife as well. You could also try heading North towards the Valley. I would check out Hatcher's Pass. You can drive up quite a ways and take beautiful pictures looking down at the Matanuska Valley/Rivers . Something to keep in mind, is that this is Alaska and it still gets dark a whole lost sooner than the Lower 48. You don't want to drive all the way out to these places and find that it's 4 in the afternoon and dark out. Kind of ruins the picture. Both Alyeska and the Valley are less than 150 mi. from the AFB. Alyeska is probably an hour drive outside Anch. and the Valley is a quick 45 min. to Palmer, then maybe another 30 or so to get up Hatchers. Both are well worth it! As far as Anchorage goes, I'm not a huge fan. Lived in Alaska for 26 years and never really go unless I have to. I know a lot of people enjoy going to Koot's (If you want to go out). I'm sure if you ask anyone where to go out, especially if you are not from around here, they will tell you to check out Chilkoot Charlies. It is worth checking out. Anyways, hope that this helps... If you ever get the chance to come back up, come during the summer. There is so much more to do... millions of possibilities. Good Luck and enjoy our beautiful State.
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I am going to be traveling to Anchorage in the beginning of September and have been looking for places to stay and everything that I have been finding has seemed extremely expensive. Does anyone out there know of someplace in or near Anchorage that is reasonably priced?? And if you know of some places or areas that I wouldn't want a place to stay at please let me know that to. Thanks in advance!!!
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I am going to be traveling to Anchorage in the beginning of September and have been looking for places to stay and everything that I have been finding has seemed extremely expensive. Does anyone out there know of someplace in or near Anchorage that is reasonably priced?? And if you know of some places or areas that I wouldn't want a place to stay at please let me know that to. Thanks in advance!!!
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Super 8 motel in Anchorage.
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Google "youth hostel anchorage" and 10 different hostels pop up. We have a different au pair living with us each year and several of them have used the youth hostels when they take a trip to Anchorage. Probably your cheapest option (other than camping) if you're a tourist here or while looking for a place to rent long-term. You don't have to be a student or a youth to stay. Just willing to share a same-sex room with 4-6 people. With showers down the hall. Hotels along Spenard (fairly close to the airport) tend to be older, cheaper, and sometimes seedier than ones downtown or mid-town. Friends have had good luck with priceline.com if they ask for about $90 rooms during the summer, $55 or so in winter. Beginning of September is very much shoulder season. Things are tapering off, but we're over the peak season of June-July-August. Willing to pay more, and I like the Voyager downtown. mini-kitchens in the rooms, with dishes, big rooms, friendly. Convenient downtown location. A lot of Alaskans use them when they have to be in Anchorage. Not cheap, but not more expensive then anyone else, either. They drop their rates a lot in winter.
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