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10-21-2014 12:39 PM
My husband and I (not so much my children), would love to visit Alaska. It really is a dream vacation in my mind. Just was thinking about it a lot today, so I thought I would throw it out there to see if anyone on the boards has been there and what your thoughts are.
Thanks in advance.
10-21-2014 12:41 PM
I like Homer, AK.
10-21-2014 01:30 PM
We did a cruise/land tour end of June/beg July a few years back. Apparently it is usually pretty warm then but it was chilly when we were there. If you are interested in seeing bears fishing for salmon, you need to go a little later. We did see bears in Denali and Haines but were told the end of the month would have increased our chances at seeing them in the streams fishing in Haines. Tons of eagles in Haines and beautiful scenery there! Loved Juneau too for whale watching (saw bubble feeding) and the glaciers!!
You MUST get there, it is amazing!
10-21-2014 01:44 PM
Are you driving or cruising? What are your desired activities?
10-21-2014 01:51 PM
We've driven the Al-Can all the way up, then ferried home. What a crazy ride and fun except for the few and far between outhouses! We really roughed it, sleeping in the back of the truck, cooking on the tailgate. Wild. We read James Michener's Alaska to each other on the way, made it even more fun.
Favorite city was Skagway for its history.
10-21-2014 02:28 PM
10-22-2014 06:25 PM
It's your lucky day! You get to see Mt. McKinley, highest mt. In North America at 20,320 ft. Most days it's "socked in". This a cam located in Denali Nat'l Park.
My favorite cities are Skagway and Ketchikan. Take a cruise anytime in the summer but pick a cruise that goes to Glacier Bay. They limit the number of ships allowed so many do not go there, and it's a must-see. Definitely plan a side trip to Denali too.
10-22-2014 06:27 PM
Yes, pick a cruiseline that goes into Glacier Bay. Spectacular!
10-22-2014 07:06 PM
10-22-2014 07:21 PM
June is the best time (go in summer only). Not that cold. Go on an Alaskan cruise. See Glacier Bay. I enjoyed the Mount Roberts Tramway in Juneau, and White Pass train in Skagway. If you can, go in a sea plane over the glaciers.
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