Adventure Guide Inside Passage Coastal Alaska

Author : Ed Readicker-Henderson,Lynn Readicker-Henderson
Publisher : Hunter Publishing, Inc
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2009-10-24
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781588431530

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Adventure Guide to Coastal Alaska and the Inside Passage by Ed Readicker-Henderson,Lynn Readicker-Henderson Pdf

... [offers] a bountiful amount of concise information... goes beyond the usual sights to present lesser-known options. Maps embellish the down-to-earth text. Prodigy Travel Board. The ideal traveling companion, and a wonderful book for the armchair traveler. Midwest Book Review. ... packs in fine details. Reviewer's Bookwatch. Highly recommended... Library Journal. The focus of this book is the Alaska Marine Highway, which serves as a lifeline for many coastal communites in Alaska. This ferry system - a total of nine boats - links tiny coastal communites and large cities alike. It runs from Washington, up the Inside Passage, all the way to the Aleitians in the far north, a total of 3,500 miles. The Adventure Guide to The Inside Passage & Coastal Alaska follows this route, telling you everything you need to know about the ships themselves, the sights and the towns. Tours on land - flightseeing, kayaking, canoeing, boating - are covered. The book is targeted at anyone traveling in this region, not just those taking the ferry, and has full information on what to see and do in each town, where to stay and eat and how to get out of town. Extensive details about wildlife, including the best places to see some, and how to be an eco-conscious traveler.

Author : Ed Readicker-Henderson,Lynn Readicker-Henderson
Publisher : Hunter Publishing, Inc
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2005-10
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1588435156

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Adventure Guide Inside Passage & Coastal Alaska by Ed Readicker-Henderson,Lynn Readicker-Henderson Pdf

This guidebook details the history, culture, geography and climate of the Inside Passage and Coastal Alaska. It includes places to stay and eat, sightseeing, land, sea and air tours, nature watching and town walks.

Author : Lynn Readicker-Henderson,Ed Readicker-Henderson
Publisher : Hunter Publishing, Inc
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2002-03
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1588432882

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The Inside Passage and Coastal Alaska by Lynn Readicker-Henderson,Ed Readicker-Henderson Pdf

New information. All manner of tips and recommendations for the first time or veteran Belize traveler. Encouraging eco-travel, O'Donnell profiles many of the unique archeological sites, wildlife preserves, marine sanctuaries and conservation areas. Explore firsthand Belize's myriad attractions. Visit Belize City, the Turneffe Islands, Belmopan, San Ignacio, Corozal, Punta Gorda and more!

Author : Lynn Readicker-Henderson,Ed Readicker-Henderson
Publisher : Hunter Publishing (NJ)
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1994-01-01
Category : Alaska
ISBN : 1556506309

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The Adventure Guide to Coastal Alaska and the Inside Passage by Lynn Readicker-Henderson,Ed Readicker-Henderson Pdf

Author : Lynn Readicker-Henderson,Ed Readicker-Henderson
Publisher : Hunter Publishing (NJ)
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1556507313

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Adventure Guide to Coastal Alaska and the Inside Passage by Lynn Readicker-Henderson,Ed Readicker-Henderson Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 429 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Alaska
ISBN : 1588434427

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Adventure Guide to the Inside Passage & Coastal Alaska by Anonim Pdf

Annotation Adventure Guides are the perfect travel companion for the modern explorer. Whether you're looking to backpack around your home state or boost the number of stamps in your passport by traveling overseas, these books will heighten your travel experience. Our team of knowledgeable authors offers comprehensive introductions that cover history, geography, climate, when to go, transportation, planning and culture. Region-by-region, the books then delve into the heart of the area, with driving tours and side trips to the best museums, historic sites and shops. But the focus is on activities, and you'll learn about the best spots for diving, snorkeling, horseback riding, hiking, biking, rock climbing and more. Extensive listings of recommended tour operators, too. Select places to stay and eat, as well as regional festivals and celebrations. Using the Alaska Marine Highway to visit Ketchikan, Bellingham, the Aleutians, Kodiak, Seldovia, Valdez, Seward, Homer, Prince of Wales Island, Juneau, Sitka, Glacier Bay, Tenakee, Anchorage. Detailed tours of every port along the coast, with town maps and places to stay and eat. US & Canadian gateways profiled. Color.

Author : Lynn Readicker-Henderson,E. Readicher-Henderson,Edward Readicker-Henderson
Publisher : Hunter Publishing (NJ)
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1999-03
Category : Travel
ISBN : 155650859X

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Coastal Alaska and the Inside Passage by Lynn Readicker-Henderson,E. Readicher-Henderson,Edward Readicker-Henderson Pdf

Covers the nearly 1000 miles of Alaska's Inside Passage from lower British Columbia to the top of the southeast Alaska panhandle.

Author : Ann Chandonnet
Publisher : Compass Amer Guides
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781400009022

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Alaska's Inside Passage by Ann Chandonnet Pdf

Compass American Guides: Alaska's Inside Passage taps a growing travel market. Alaska is the world’s third most popular cruise destination, attracting about one million cruise ship passengers a year. While other guides offer recommendations on where to stay and what to see, none combine that practical information with the depth and literary quality of a Compass American Guide. In this thoroughly readable book, travelers, locals, and armchair travelers alike will find a mix of stunning color photos, sightseeing scoops, historical background, fun FAQs, and evocative, inspiring descriptions of this breathtaking region. Following the route of a fantasy cruise from south (Ketchikan) to north (Sitka), the guide takes readers through all the incredible attractions, including Glacier Bay National Park, Ketchikan’s totem poles, and Skagway’s historic Gold Rush District. The explorations of each port of call are organized by the amount of time visitors have on shore. In addition to natural and historic sights, the guide includes favorite places to eat and shop in each town, and tips on everything from animal-watching to packing the night gear. WriterAnn Chandonnetlived in Alaska for more than 30 years and is the author of more than a dozen books, includingThe Alaska Heritage Seafood Cookbook,andAlaska’s Arts, Crafts & Collectibles. PhotographerDon Pitcherspent 15 summers in the wilds of Alaska and Wyoming and now works as a photographer and travel writer, basing his travels from Homer, Alaska.

Author : Joe Upton
Publisher : Alaska Northwest Books
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2008-03
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 0882407406

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Journeys Through the Inside Passage by Joe Upton Pdf

Writer and fisherman Joe Upton recounts the riveting stories of explorers of the past and seafarers of the present in JOURNEYS THROUGH THE INSIDE PASSAGE. His chronicle offers events vivid in their telling: the journey of widow Muriel Blanchet, who solo navigated a small vessel in the 1930s with her five children; the failed meeting of explorers Alexander Mackenzie and George Vancouver in 1793; countless sinkings; and tales from the author's own experiences plying this legendary waterway.

Author : Ed Readicker-Henderson,Lynn Readicker-Henderson
Publisher : Hunter Publishing, Inc
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2011-12-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1588435326

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British Columbia by Ed Readicker-Henderson,Lynn Readicker-Henderson Pdf

Annotation. From early explorers and Gold Rush days to modern times, British Columbia has always attracted visitors. Its rich landscape is filled with forests, glaciers and rivers that draw outdoor enthusiasts; more rugged adventurers ride the Alaska Highway, an engineering marvel that cuts across the territory amid stunning scenery. Visit Vancouver, the biggest city in the province, or Victoria, considered by many to be the nicest spot in North America. Scenic railways offer a unique opportunity for relaxed sightseeing. Offshore are the Queen Charlotte Islands, where kayaking is a popular sport. Written by the authors of our best-selling Adventure Guide to the Inside Passage & Coastal Alaska.

Author : Ed Readicker-Henderson,Lynn Readicker-Henderson
Publisher : Hunter Publishing, Inc
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2003-12-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1588433668

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British Columbia by Ed Readicker-Henderson,Lynn Readicker-Henderson Pdf

This guide to British Columbia offers practical travel information along with activities. Comprehensive background information - history, culture, geography and climate - gives you a solid knowledge of the region and its people.

Author : Eliza Ruhamah Scidmore
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2017-11-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 0331936267

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The Guide-Book to Alaska and the Northwest Coast by Eliza Ruhamah Scidmore Pdf

Excerpt from The Guide-Book to Alaska and the Northwest Coast: Including the Shores of Washington, British Columbia, Southeastern Alaska, the Aleutian and the Seal Islands, the Bering and the Arctic Coasts Southeastern Alaska is the only portion of the vast Territory now accessible to tourists and pleasure travellers, and the Alaska mail and excursion steamer routes include a tour through the archipelago fringing the Northwest Coast and sheltering an inside passage over a thousand miles in length. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Terry Breen
Publisher : Mike The Internet Guy
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2006-06-30
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0978766105

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The Cruiser Friendly Onboard Guide to Alaska’s Inside Passage by Terry Breen Pdf

Author : Don Douglass,Réanne Hemingway-Douglass
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Inside Passage
ISBN : UCSD:31822025547720

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Exploring the Inside Passage to Alaska by Don Douglass,Réanne Hemingway-Douglass Pdf

Author : Richard Cook
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2009-04-04
Category : Boats and boating
ISBN : 9780557059713

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Cruising in a Big Way by Richard Cook Pdf

Have you ever seen a National Geographic article or television program on the whales, salmon, bears, or glaciers of the Pacific Northwest, and dreamed of seeing the beautiful coast of British Columbia and Alaska for yourself? How about up close and personal, in your very own boat? In this book, weâll describe how you could make that dream a reality, in a small (trailerable) boat.