Cruisen Elf Posted August 17, 2016 #26 Share Posted August 17, 2016 The Alpenglow is a wonderful resource for the latest park updates. The Denali Life app for your mobile device is nice too. It shows shuttle schedules, restaurants, events, etc. Fee download. http://2b3f7d51-e637-441f-9a9b-f60bbfff0dac.mobapp.at/landing/Desktop#.V7Stm8WJG1s Thanks for the link! Just downloaded it for our trip next month. It was free on Google Play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glaciers Posted August 17, 2016 #27 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Thanks for the link! Just downloaded it for our trip next month. It was free on Google Play. Great, my bad, was supposed to say "free download".... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sequim88 Posted August 18, 2016 #28 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Cool bunch of links. :cool: Thanks everyone. I'm going to "harvest" a number of them relevant to our R/T cruise and post in the Roll Call thread for it so they are one convenient place. I already have a lengthy list of links and some of these I completely missed finding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herfnerd Posted August 18, 2016 #29 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Thanx for bumping this thread up - its got some great resources! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapleleaves Posted August 24, 2016 Author #30 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Haines visitor information: https://www.visithaines.com/ Some downloadable brochures on hiking trails, wildlife viewing spots, totems: https://www.visithaines.com/downloadable-brochures-guides Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapleleaves Posted August 28, 2016 Author #31 Share Posted August 28, 2016 some travelers get significant savings from the coupon books. The 2 primary books are the Alaska Toursaver and Northern Lights, about $100 and $55. The discounts are for hotels, excursions, transportation, entry fees, etc. http://www.toursaver.com/ http://www.alaska-discounts.com/ You have to look carefully at what is offered to see if you will utilize the book enough to cover the cost. ie no point in spending $110 for the book if you will only use a BOGO for the Riverboat tour in Fairbanks. HOWEVER, if you are also flightseeing from Talkeetna and taking a Kenai Fjords cruise, and taking the train to Whittier, the book will more than pay for itself ! Also keep in mind that some of the coupons are very limited .... 1 or 2 per day, or 25 per season. Obviously the big ticket items will be reserved quickly. And some vendors require the coupon number in order to take your reservation. So be sure to look at all angles. Another cost saver ... Groupons. I remember a trip report where someone got a discount on heli dog sledding thru a groupon. Don't remember if it was Juneau or Seward. Also, some vendors will offer discounts periodically on their websites. So check them frequently. Around this time of year it's a way to stimulate business for next summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapleleaves Posted September 17, 2016 Author #32 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Kodiak visitor information: http://www.kodiak.org/ order or download the Kodiak visitor guide: http://www.kodiak.org/visitors_guide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCalicoCat Posted September 17, 2016 #33 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Thanks for sharing. I'm looking for plan B ideas in case our flight tours are cancelled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txwriter Posted September 18, 2016 #34 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Web site for communities and activities on the Kenai Peninsula. http://kenaipeninsula.org/attractions When you click on get the official guide on this site, it lists all of the different activities there are to do, and you will get a TON of literature from different businesses. It's a great way to start researching. Most of the vendors are super friendly and will answer all of your questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapleleaves Posted September 23, 2016 Author #35 Share Posted September 23, 2016 A link to Alaska Fish and Game web site for popular bear viewing sites: http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=viewing.bearviewingsites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapleleaves Posted October 5, 2016 Author #36 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Wrangell St Elias NP: https://www.nps.gov/wrst/index.htm Park Newletter: https://www.nps.gov/wrst/learn/news/newspaper.htm ( just trying to keep this thread near the first page) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapleleaves Posted October 16, 2016 Author #37 Share Posted October 16, 2016 a visitor information site for Vancouver BC. Visitor Guide can be downloaded. https://www.tourismvancouver.com/plan-your-trip/ The West Coast Departures forum on cruisecruitic has many threads on Vancouver lodging, activities, transportation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapleleaves Posted October 27, 2016 Author #38 Share Posted October 27, 2016 For those travelers who plan to visit Matanuska Glacier as a day trip or overnighting, information on activities and lodging http://www.glacierview-alaska.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpd21880 Posted October 28, 2016 #39 Share Posted October 28, 2016 url] HOWEVER, if you are also flightseeing from Talkeetna and taking a Kenai Fjords cruise, and taking the train to Whittier, the book will more than pay for itself ! . Hi! I have been researching the books against what we have planned to evaluate if they are a good deal for us. I was HOPING for a coupon for a Kenai Fjords cruise, but I didn't see one. Which book is it in? Please steer me in the right direction and save me some $$ :) ~Katie Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapleleaves Posted October 28, 2016 Author #40 Share Posted October 28, 2016 (edited) Hi! I have been researching the books against what we have planned to evaluate if they are a good deal for us. I was HOPING for a coupon for a Kenai Fjords cruise, but I didn't see one. Which book is it in? Please steer me in the right direction and save me some $$ :) ~Katie You have to look thru the offerings of each coupon book. I don't know if the 2017 books are even available yet. (coupons change from yr to yr) I think last yr it was the Northern Lights book and it was 25% off a booking for 4 people. Edited October 28, 2016 by mapleleaves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapleleaves Posted November 14, 2016 Author #41 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Wrangell's Visitor Information site with a downloadable visitor guide: http://www.wrangell.com/visitorservices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hokiegalcruiser Posted November 25, 2016 #42 Share Posted November 25, 2016 Thanks for this useful thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapleleaves Posted December 14, 2016 Author #43 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Whittier, AK Chamber of Commerce. Open the Business Directory to find vendors for activities, lodging, transportation, etc. There is also a link to to the tunnel. http://www.whittieralaskachamber.org/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapleleaves Posted December 29, 2016 Author #44 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Seattle Visitor Information: http://www.visitseattle.org/ Also, look at the Seattle forum of tripAdvisor.com under TOP QUESTIONS: https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowForum-g60878-i74-Seattle_Washington.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnrcruzin Posted December 30, 2016 #45 Share Posted December 30, 2016 If you're an avid reader then I'd like to recommend reading James Mitchener's "Alaska". While it doesn't tell you were you go when in Alaska, it give's you a better understanding of why and how things came to be in Alaska. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted December 30, 2016 #46 Share Posted December 30, 2016 If you're an avid reader then I'd like to recommend reading James Mitchener's "Alaska". While it doesn't tell you were you go when in Alaska, it give's you a better understanding of why and how things came to be in Alaska. Actually, like most of Mitchener's stuff it is total fiction. If you want to understand the why and how of AK, read a real history book. DON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottom-dragger Posted December 30, 2016 #47 Share Posted December 30, 2016 (edited) Actually, like most of Mitchener's stuff it is total fiction. /QUOTE] Can you hear the sound of millions of bubbles bursting? Edited December 30, 2016 by bottom-dragger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapleleaves Posted January 9, 2017 Author #48 Share Posted January 9, 2017 giving this a bump. Maybe I'll ask about making this a STICKY to keep it at the top of the page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapleleaves Posted January 14, 2017 Author #49 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Byron Glacier is a fun hike especially for people who want to experience snow. Great for kids too. You can usually find snow year round, altho later in the summer you may have to walk further to find it. About 1 mile each way. It's about an hours drive out of Anchorage. If you have a rental car for the day and planned to visit the Wildlife Conservation Center, you could easily incorporate this hike into your day. http://alaskatrekker.com/alaska-glaciers/byron-glacier/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin27502 Posted January 15, 2017 #50 Share Posted January 15, 2017 This page is an awesome resource! Going on my first Alaskan cruise and the information here is great, thanks so much!!! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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