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Author : Canadian Government Travel Bureau
Publisher : Ottawa
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Alaska
ISBN : NYPL:33433033211271
Travel guide for Canadian section of the Alaska Highway.
Author : Ed Readicker-Henderson,Lynn Readicker-Henderson
Publisher : Hunter Publishing, Inc
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1588435717
The most detailed, up-to-date guide to traveling the highway, from BC through the Yukon and Alaska to Prudhoe Bay. Fairbanks, Anchorage, Dawson City, Skagway, Denali National Park, Valdez--these are just some of the destinations covered. Also included are details on alternate highways, such as the Stewart-Cassiar, the Yellowhead, Top-of-the-World, the Richardson and Glenn Highways. The authors talk about where to find wildlife and how to get the best photos; they share their knowledge about the most coveted camping areas; they tell you which historic sites you should take in. An entire chapter is dedicated to the Alaska Marine Highway, a ferry service that serves as a lifeline to Alaska's coastal towns. 30+ maps, color photos.
Author : Earl L. Brown,Lyn Hancock
Publisher : Fort Nelson, B.C. : Autumn Images
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1988-01-01
Category : Alaska
ISBN : 0969238010
Author : Fraser Bridges
Publisher : Prima Lifestyles
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Alaska
ISBN : 0761502262
Thousands of travelers visit Alaska and Northwest Canada every year. They are drawn to the region by the natural beauty and awe-inspiring geography. With the popularity of cruises and directed adventure vacations, the dedicated outdoor adventurer is often forced to travel farther to find unspoiled places. In keeping with the tradition of the Road Trip Adventures? series, "Alaska--Yukon Adventures brings you everything you need to know to have a true travel adventure in the Arctic northwest. Fraser Bridges? indispensable "Highway Logs, which include maps and points of interest along the road, keep both the driver and passengers informed and entertained during their arctic adventure. From wilderness hikes to village art festivals, this practical guide details the most interesting aspects of Alaska and the Yukon. Bridges also includes the best hikes, canoe trips, and campgrounds for the more rugged adventurer. Among the destinations detailed in "Alaska--Yukon Adventures are: - Circle and Chena Hotsprings - Kenai Peninsula - Kodiac Island - Nahanni National Park - Dempster Country In this guide, Bridges ranks the ten best drives, destinations, and places to eat and stay. He details the most interesting features and side trips along the Alaskan Highway and its access routes. From gas stations to marvels of nature, this guide is a necessity for anyone interested in visiting Alaska or western Canada.
Author : Ed Readicker-Henderson,Lynn Readicker-Henderson
Publisher : Hunter Publishing, Inc
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 20012-06-15
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781588436184
The most comprehensive and enjoyable guide to traveling the highway, from British Columbia up to Prudhoe Bay. Covers Fairbanks, Anchorage, Denali National Park, Valdez and much more. Filled with inside tips on where to see wildlife, the sites you shouldn't miss, the best places to camp. You'll also find information on sidetrips along alternate highways: the Top-of-the-World, the Haines, the Stewart-Cassiar, the South Klondike, the Richardson and the Glen. A one-stop resource for Alaska-bound travelers. Includes a detailed chapter on the Alaska Marine Highway, the ferry system that is one of the best ways to see and reach otherwise inaccessible areas. While the Milepost will give you every pullout and scenic view on the highway, this book is great reading about what to do, and what to see on your way. The information is very accurate and interesting. In this book, when you look up a certain place you end up reading on and on.--Amazon.com customer I recently rode my motorcycle up the Alaska Highway and space was pretty limited. I photocopied pages out of various other books, but brought this one along intact. It stayed in my tankbag every day, was brought out at every meal, and was pored over in hotel rooms at night. I'm also a writer, and my Adventure Guide to the Alaska Highway became my de facto notebook on the trip--post-it notes of every color peek out from its pages; notes line the margins. There are a finite number of places to stop along the Alaska Highway; most guidebooks will give you pretty much all of them. What makes this one different is its tone. The authors obvious enjoy both the road and writing about it. Personal anecdotes are lightly sprinkled into the text, giving the impression that yes, the authors know what they're talking about. I learned little bits of history about the areas I rode through; not so much that it weighed down the book, but just enough to pique my interest and send me scampering to the library once I got back. Also, the book is laid out very well. The font is easy on the eyes; bold section headers made it easy to find what I was looking for, even while balancing the book on my tankbag after pulling to the side of some gravelly road in the middle of nowhere.--Carolyn Boyce, reader If you think you'll ever want to plan a trip either by car or motorcycle to the great state of Alaska, this book is a must-have. Not only does provide everything you could ever ask for, it comes in a small package that packs away nicely.-- Big D (reader) I took this book with the AAA guidebook on my trip to Alaska, read the AAA intro on the plane there and read only this book for the rest of the trip. We traveled more than 2,000 miles on the Alaska Highway. This book has been a great companion and guide book wherever we go. I even did some more reading on the plane back home because the writing was interesting. It may be partly because Alaska is such an interesting subject; but the book is definitely fun to read.--Amazon.com customer
Author : Ed Readicker-Henderson,Lynn Readicker-Henderson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1992-01-01
Category : Alaska
ISBN : 0861904591
Author : Allan G Miller
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2021-01-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798594792906
A fast moving and informative account of an RV Road Trip to Alaska, Yukon, B.C., and the Northwest Territories. The destination is one of the world's last great wilderness areas, a region renowned for its spectacular mountains, abundant wildlife and stunning scenery. Along the way, the author and his wife experience this and so much more. They expected Alaska to be a once in an lifetime experience, but had no idea at the time that the journey would also encompass a month living in a log cabin in the Yukon; driving the Dempster Highway, 458 miles (737kms) of gravel road through spectacular wilderness to Inuvik in the Northwest Territories; crossing the Arctic Circle; paddling a kayak down a portion of the historic Yukon river, and flying by small plane to an Inuvialuit (Eskimo) community on the Arctic Coast, but it did and much more besides. They thought it would take about two months, ultimately it took almost five. The author's objective is to take you along for the ride, to experience the thrill of a 10,000 mile Alaska road trip; to see the wildlife in all it's glory; to meet interesting characters along the way; dip a toe in the Arctic Ocean and thrill to the remote beauty of the unspoiled landscape. You will learn about the history of the Alaska Highway, the Klondike Gold Rush, the Mad Trapper of Rat River and The Lost Patrol of the Northwest Mounted Police. Included are accounts of kayak sailing and paddling on the pristine lakes and rivers of this fascinating part of the world. The book includes maps, photographs and a useful information section covering the complete itinerary, including the Alaska Highway, Cassiar Highway and Dempster Highway, the distances driven and suggestions including recommended tires, vehicle servicing, health care and more. Whether you are an armchair traveler, or thinking of experiencing the trip for yourself, this book makes a great read and will provide a detailed insight into what awaits those adventurous enough to head north to Alaska "The last frontier".
Author : Ron Dalby
Publisher : Menasha Ridge Press
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2011-04-26
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780897329262
Traveling across the great northern expanses from Dawson Creek, British Columbia, to Delta Junction, Alaska, the 1,500-mile Alaska Highway remains one of the greatest driving adventures of all time. Inside you will find details on gas prices, where to camp, how to prepare your vehicle for the journey, and insightful driving tips. Tips scattered through the guide tell you where to spot wildlife, let you in on a few favorite fishing holes, and highlight important destinations. Brimming with full-color photography, Guide to the Alaska Highway is the most stunning, the most complete, and most thoroughly researched book on the market today. This invaluable guide will help travelers tailor a safe, pleasant, and enjoyable drive through some of the most scenic and rugged landscape on Earth. This guide is perfect for the adventure lover.
Author : Kris Valencia
Publisher : Morris Communications Company
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2007-03
Category : Alaska
ISBN : 1892154218
Referred to by travellers as "the bible of North Country travel" since it was first published in 1949, The Milepost is an essential travel companion for anyone planning or taking a trip to Alaska, Yukon Territory, Northwest Territories, northern Alberta or northern British Columbia.Travellers will find detailed mile-by-mile road logs and maps of all northern routes, including the famous Alaska Highway. The Milepost is updated annually by experienced field editors, providing accurate and up-to-date information on attractions, activities, food, gas, lodging and camping. Details are provided for every city and town along the way.Travel by air, ferry, cruise ship, bus and rail is also covered. Every edition of The Milepost includes Alaska State Ferry and B.C. Ferries schedules, important information on crossing the border, a calendar of events, a pull-out Plan-a-Trip map, litre-to-gallon conversions and dozens of other travel tips.Special features highlight side-trip destinations, gold rush and highway history, and places to eat and things to do.With its wealth of detail, The Milepost is a wonderful resource for anyone interested in the North, whether it is the trans-Alaska pipeline, bird watching, Native culture, or glaciers and wildlife viewing, to name just a few attractions. This classic travel guide is a must for every Northland traveller.
Author : Ron Dalby
Publisher : Menasha Ridge Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2016-12-19
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781634040891
Traveling across the great northern expanses from Dawson Creek, British Columbia, to Delta Junction, Alaska, the 1,500-mile Alaska Highway remains one of the greatest driving adventures of all time. Inside you will find details on gas prices, where to camp, how to prepare your vehicle for the journey, and insightful driving tips. Brimming with full-color photography, this updated edition of Guide to the Alaska Highway is the most stunning, the most complete, and most thoroughly researched book on the market today. Arriving in time for the highway's 75th anniversary, this invaluable guide will help travelers tailor a safe, pleasant, and enjoyable drive through some of the most scenic and rugged landscape on Earth. Tips scattered through the guide tell you where to spot wildlife, let you in on a few favorite fishing holes, and highlight important destinations. This guide is perfect for the adventure lover.
Author : William C. Wonders
Publisher : TouchWood Editions
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0920663281
Names along the Alaska Highway originate in native legends, funny anecdotes, pioneer life and characters who made the north their home. These true stories tell the stories behind the places along the Adventure Road.
Author : Jim Christy
Publisher : Doubleday Canada, Garden City, N.Y. : Doubleday
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Alaska
ISBN : NWU:35556040931222
Story of the construction of the highway interwoven with historical notes and description of the highway.
Author : Kenneth Coates
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2011-11-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780774844116
Few construction projects of the twentieth century match the building of the Alaska Highway for drama, setting, and engineering challenge. In recognition of the 40th anniversary of this epidsode in Canadian-American cooperation, a symposium was held at Fort St. John, one of several communities that were, and still are, profoundly affected by the building of the road. The papers presented at this interdisciplinary gathering of international scholars of the Canadian and American births illustrate the significance of the highway in such diverse spheres as Canadian-American relations, British Columbia politics, American military history, and the evolution of the northern society.
Author : Kenneth Coates
Publisher : Fairbanks : University of Alaska Press
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Alaska Highway
ISBN : UVA:X002125031
In December 1941 the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor and seemed to be poised for their most audacious attack yet - the invasion of North America via its least populated region, the Far Northwest. No one doubted that this threat was real, certainly not the U.S. military command. In an act of speedy co-operation, unmatched before or since, the governments of Canada and the U.S.A. agreed to the military's request to build a road, post-haste, across the vast wilderness of the North, so that troops and armaments could be moved rapidly from the continent's heartland to its vulnerable edge in Alaska. Ten thousand soldiers under the command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers rushed north to push a pioneer road 1,500 miles long through the forests and mountains and over the muskeg, the permafrost, and the many icy rivers of the Far Northwest. Fast on their heels came an equally large "army" of civilians - eager to do their bit for the war effort and to earn the colossal wages offered - to build a permanent highway in the pioneer road's muddy tracks. Seven and a half months later the highway was ready for war duty, just as the threat that initiated it collapsed. But their effort was not wasted. The Alaska Highway gave the towns of Fairbanks, Big Delta, Whitehorse, and Fort St. John road access to the South for the first time, and many smaller communities sprang up along its path to service the truckers and tourists who plied the highway. For immediately after the war, driving the highway became a popular vacation for intrepid tourists. Despite the great improvements to the road that have been made over the years, the highway has lost none of its appeal nor any of the romance that surrounded itsbeginnings. In 1992 the Alaska Highway turns fifty, and Ken Coates has written North to Alaska to commemorate the work of those men and women, soldiers and civilians, who endured the bitter cold, the blackflies, the mud, and the murderous mosquitoes to build the road and defend their homeland. The Alaska Highway remains the world's most remarkable highway - remarkable for the speed in which it was built, its military origins, the binational co-operation it symbolizes, and for the spectacular natural beauty and rich history of the land through which it passes. Today it still offers the unique adventure of a 1,500-mile drive through the mysterious North into the land where men once moiled for gold.
Author : Ted Stone
Publisher : Red Deer, Alta. : Red Deer College Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : History
ISBN : 0889951454
A traveler's guide to the fascinating facts, intriguing incidents and lively legends in Alaska's and Yukon's past put history on the move with this inside look at the remarkable chronicles and fascinating lore of Alaska and the Yukon Territory. With maps and photographs accompanying the text, Ted Stone retraces the route of the original Gold Rush trails from Skagway to Dawson City, then follows the Alaska Highway from Dawson Creek to Delta, Alaska. Along the way readers meet fur traders and trappers, dreamers and dance-hall girls, stampeders and saloon keepers.