going to alaska

Badger bob · Aug 16, 2012

Ive been working on my grandads 37 f20, it been siting out side for the last 20 yrs. stuck and all that go,s with it. but its time for a brake. so sat morning me my wife and 2 sons are going to catch a plane and fly to seatle and hop a boat for alaska. it will be the first time the boys and there wifes . whats the best thing to see in katchacan--- juno---skagway? thanks Bob

Badger bob · Aug 16, 2012

well idont know what hapened but this got posted 3 times. Sorry Bob

rustred · Aug 16, 2012

you were just too excited about going to alaska! you'll have a great time.

fixerupper · Aug 16, 2012

Have a good time. I'm envious. Jim

UncleTom · Aug 16, 2012

My son is a park ranger there. We went up last year. He drove us around in a motor home we rented for 2 weeks. We flew over the glaciers up around Telkeetna ak. It was a good time. We saw a lot. It is truly beautiful that pictures do no justice. Here is a shot of the glaciers.

glaicier

Vito · Aug 16, 2012

In laws are going on a Alaska cruise in September.

Enjoy your trip!

Vito

Anonymous-0 · Aug 16, 2012

Went in July,very nice. Ketchican,Juneau,and Skagway are nothing but jewelry stores.

Rollie NE PA · Aug 16, 2012

My wife and I and her two sisters and there husbands did the land/cruise tour in July. We flew into Anchorage and then Fairbanks. Stayed at the Danali Lodge and did the Danali park tour and some other things. Then a train/dinner ride to Whitier where boarded The Island Princess. Sailed to Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan and then on to Vancouver, BC

Seen some great sights. There are some good tours and some great tours. Example, We panned for gold in a stream. But some of the gold panning tours just give you a bucket with sand in it and a water trough, no stream in sight.

Make sure you have a passport.

I am not a vacationer, but for me the cruise was to long. And to make matters worst when we went to fly home, nnalert said our seats were cancelled and resold. So we had to stay an extra day in Vancouver.

Now we are fighting with to get our expenses covered. We did have travel ins.

Have a good time and take lots of pics.

gmccool · Aug 16, 2012

I live about 6 1/2 hrs drive north & west of Skagway. I really depends on what time of year you go. You could go to the base of the chilcoot trail or you could even climb the chilcoot trail if you have time. The Whitepass train is breath taking in the spring,fall & winter. Forget the summer (cruise ships) There is a real good museum if you have a car. Go to Dyea if you have a chance. You can walk a easy paved trail in Juneau & get within 100 yards from a glacier. In late Nov you can see the worlds largest eagle gathering. (Approx 3200) There is LOTS & LOTS to do. These are just a FEW. I am glad you are asking these questions BEFORE you go as some people go places & miss so many things because they didn't do there home work first. Email is open. Gerald

ASEguy · Aug 17, 2012

Alaska is one place I have to visit before I die. The natural beauty is just incredible.

Badger bob · Aug 17, 2012

Well guys thanks for the information. this is what iam thinking. katchacan- crabboat tour. juno grab a taxi and go to the airport and rent a plane and do some off airport landings. ( with a instructor) skagway- gold paning. ill let you know how it went wen i git back.( all plans subject to change) thanks bob

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