Guide to the Alaska Highway

by Dalby, Ron

• ISBN13: 9780897329866
• ISBN10: 0897329864
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-05-28
• Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press

Summary

The last great driving adventure in North America, the Alaska Highway traverses slightly more than 1,500 miles from Dawson Creek, British Columbia, to Fairbanks, Alaska. Whether you're planning a trip or already on your way, you'll want Ron Dalby's Guide to the Alaska Highway to discover the many treasures the highway has to offer. Previously published as The Alaska Highway: An Insider's Guide, this book benefits from the wealth of information Dalby has gathered on more than 30 trips up and down his favorite road. His many Insider's Tips scattered throughout the guide, tell you where to spot wildlife, let you in on a few favorite fishing holes, highlight important destinations.

Table of Contents

About the Author	p. vii
Map	p. viii-ix
Acknowledgments	p. x
Preface	p. xi
A Road to Alaska	p. 1
Why Drive to Alaska?	p. 6
Selecting a Vehicle	p. 13
Preparing Your Vehicle	p. 28
What to Bring	p. 37
Driving Tips	p. 54
Dealing with Fuel Costs	p. 61
Choosing a Route	p. 69
North to Alaska	p. 93
Ten Roadside Favorites	p. 141
Touring Alaska by Vehicle	p. 148
Top 10 RV Destinations	p. 189
Heading Back	p. 197
The Mackenzie Loop	p. 221
The Alaska Marine Highway	p. 227
The Alaska Highway by Air	p. 241
Appendixes
Visitor Information	p. 249
Currency Exchange	p. 258
Border Crossings	p. 259
Pets	p. 261
Firearms and Ammunition	p. 262
Time Zones	p. 263
Public and Private Campgrounds	p. 263
Fishing	p. 264
Hunting	p. 265
Gas Prices-Converting Liters to Gallons	p. 266
Index	p. 267
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