Alaska in a wheelchair

[Longstockingpippi1]

Good luck and have fun! Nadine

[Calitravelallover]

Wow! Thank you for the info! I am just as obssessed with reading a good book as traveling so I definitely will be downloading at least one of those books or heading to the library to borrow it!

 

If you are going to Juneau on the cruise - consider reading "A Wolf called Romeo:" by Nick Jans - a true story about a black wolf in the Juneau area.

[geocruiser]

Wow! Thank you for the info! I am just as obssessed with reading a good book as traveling so I definitely will be downloading at least one of those books or heading to the library to borrow it!

Both books are great. I can't believe what they went through to get the gold. The second book The Good Time Girls is about the woman who mined the miners! If you go to Skagway go to the Red Onion Saloon where the famous Diamond Lil turn her tricks. They have a tour a couple of times a day. All so Dolly's house on Creek Street.

Another colorful person to read about is Soapy Smith.

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/soapy-smith-killed-in-skagway-alaska

[geocruiser]

Here is some more:

SKAGWAY MUSEUM

http://www.skagway.org/museum

 

https://www.nps.gov/klgo/index.htm

 

Red Onion Brothel

http://redonion1898.com/brothel-museum-tours/

 

Jewell Gardens

http://www.jewellgardens.com/

 

Walking Tour

 

http://www.alaska.org/guide/skagway-walking-tour-non-audio

 

Soopy smith

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/soapy-smith-killed-in-skagway-alaska

 

This is the best. LIVE Alaskan Brown Bears. This is in the wild. You can see their life. It is nature and my not be kind all the time. I havae posted this before, but may you might want it.

http://explore.org/live-cams/player/brown-bear-salmon-cam-brooks-falls

[Ski Mom]

Both books are great. I can't believe what they went through to get the gold. The second book The Good Time Girls is about the woman who mined the miners! If you go to Skagway go to the Red Onion Saloon where the famous Diamond Lil turn her tricks. They have a tour a couple of times a day. All so Dolly's house on Creek Street.

Another colorful person to read about is Soapy Smith.

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/soapy-smith-killed-in-skagway-alaska

 

I heard about The Red Onion but not Dollies House. I put that on my list thanks!

[Ski Mom]

Good luck and have fun! Nadine

Thanks! Glad I figured out how to respond now thanks to xxoocruiser!

[Ski Mom]

If you are going to Juneau on the cruise - consider reading "A Wolf called Romeo:" by Nick Jans - a true story about a black wolf in the Juneau area.

Oh I definitely have to read that one. I still remember reading White Fang when I was a child. Thanks!

[Ski Mom]

Of course done of us want t break the bank....but if possible do what you truly want to do...within physical limits and don't let cost stop you. Your trip is a year away sock away a little cash here and there.

 

I guess my post is more cheer leading then helpful...have a great cruise.:D[/quote

 

👍thanks!

[Ski Mom]

If you are going to Juneau on the cruise - consider reading "A Wolf called Romeo:" by Nick Jans - a true story about a black wolf in the Juneau area.

 

Calitravelallover,

 

I just finished a Wolf Called Romeo and Loved it! I didnt want it to end! Definitely a must read for anyone visiting Juneau. I can't thank you enough for recommending it!

[Ski Mom]

Here is some more:

SKAGWAY MUSEUM

http://www.skagway.org/museum

 

https://www.nps.gov/klgo/index.htm

 

Red Onion Brothel

http://redonion1898.com/brothel-museum-tours/

 

Jewell Gardens

http://www.jewellgardens.com/

 

Walking Tour

 

http://www.alaska.org/guide/skagway-walking-tour-non-audio

 

Soopy smith

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/soapy-smith-killed-in-skagway-alaska

 

This is the best. LIVE Alaskan Brown Bears. This is in the wild. You can see their life. It is nature and my not be kind all the time. I havae posted this before, but may you might want it.

http://explore.org/live-cams/player/brown-bear-salmon-cam-brooks-falls

 

Geocruiser,

Thank you for the different options to do in Skagway. I wanted to take the White Pass bus/ rail tour with Chilhoot charters but they told me they could not accommodate my wheelchair and I really didn't want to take the train both ways with the railroad so your information gives me plenty of other options!

[Calitravelallover]

Calitravelallover,

 

I just finished a Wolf Called Romeo and Loved it! I didnt want it to end! Definitely a must read for anyone visiting Juneau. I can't thank you enough for recommending it!

 

Glad you liked it.

[geocruiser]

Geocruiser,

Thank you for the different options to do in Skagway. I wanted to take the White Pass bus/ rail tour with Chilhoot charters but they told me they could not accommodate my wheelchair and I really didn't want to take the train both ways with the railroad so your information gives me plenty of other options!

Happy that it helps.

[Chad_O]

There are so many things for you to consider when planning but to your initial question re: some of the optional tours I can really urge you to take the Island Wings tour. A very dear friend researched and booked us on the excursion and I am so grateful. I own not warming to our pilot/guide initially but she was great and made for a very special day. Access in and out of the plane was a bit tricky for me but then I am both the size of an offensive tackle AND clumsy LOL. Despite that dynamic the scenery was amazing and satisfied my desire to see more of the Alaskan interior than my schedule would have allowed for in the absence of a cruise tour. I would also suggest the train ride tour to Whitehorse in the Yukon. it is fairly low impact but offers an amazing afternoon.

[Ski Mom]

There are so many things for you to consider when planning but to your initial question re: some of the optional tours I can really urge you to take the Island Wings tour. A very dear friend researched and booked us on the excursion and I am so grateful. I own not warming to our pilot/guide initially but she was great and made for a very special day. Access in and out of the plane was a bit tricky for me but then I am both the size of an offensive tackle AND clumsy LOL. Despite that dynamic the scenery was amazing and satisfied my desire to see more of the Alaskan interior than my schedule would have allowed for in the absence of a cruise tour. I would also suggest the train ride tour to Whitehorse in the Yukon. it is fairly low impact but offers an amazing afternoon.

 

Thank you so much for your response! After reading all the great reviews on Island Wings we decided to splurge and take the tour! Can I ask you if you got out of the plane to stretch your legs when it stopped on land or did you just stay in the plane? I am nervous about accessing the plane so thank you for your reassurance. Can I ask you what tour you took to visit the Yukon? I wanted to break it up by taking the bus up and the train down as suggested by other CC members but Chilkoot Charters will not accommodate a wheelchair. It looks like the only option is taking the train both ways through the RR. Is that what you did?