melika091900 Posted April 3, 2008 #1 Share Posted April 3, 2008 these are some of the tours im thinking of booking, mind you we have a 7 year old and my mom will be in a wheelchair . anyone who has been to alaska what do you think of my choices? JUNEAU- Mendenhall glacier and hatchery tour SKAGWAY- white pass scenic railway KETCHIKAN - totem traditions at Totem Bight State Park any other suggestions ? im nervous since this is our 1st time to alaska Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted April 3, 2008 #2 Share Posted April 3, 2008 It will make a significant difference if the w/c dependent person can transfer, walk a few steps etc?? This company offers excellent tours, perhaps consider them, since you can contact them ahead and make arrangements if available?? http://www.mightygreattrips.com/index.htm It's a big loop at Totem Bight, a lot of work for the w/c pusher. In town there are many very beautiful totems and the sidewalks very accessable with plenty of stops and benches along the way. Public Lands building/ Alaska Discovery can be a worthwhile stop perhaps?? http://www.fs.fed.us/r10/tongass/districts/discoverycenter/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melika091900 Posted April 3, 2008 Author #3 Share Posted April 3, 2008 thanks for the info budget queen, when you say big loop what do you mean ? im sorry :rolleyes: like a hill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Oregonians Posted April 3, 2008 #4 Share Posted April 3, 2008 OP, other than the hatchery tour, we are doing the exact same excursions as you. (Our 2nd one in Juneau is the Salmon Bake.) We go in July. If you check back here after July 26th, I'll let you know how appropriate they are for a child and for a wheelchair. I know that's close to when you cruise, but I thought I'd offer. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melika091900 Posted April 3, 2008 Author #5 Share Posted April 3, 2008 OP, other than the hatchery tour, we are doing the exact same excursions as you. (Our 2nd one in Juneau is the Salmon Bake.) We go in July. If you check back here after July 26th, I'll let you know how appropriate they are for a child and for a wheelchair. I know that's close to when you cruise, but I thought I'd offer. :) ahhh thank you so much !!! my email is in my signature if you can save it , then email me after and let me know thank you again ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Oregonians Posted April 3, 2008 #6 Share Posted April 3, 2008 ahhh thank you so much !!! my email is in my signature if you can save it , then email me after and let me know thank you again ;) I'll definitely do that. By the way, your daughter (assuming that's your daughter in the pictures) is gorgeous! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Oregonians Posted April 3, 2008 #7 Share Posted April 3, 2008 I was told of this blog to read regarding a question I asked about something else. In reading it, I saw this writeup about Mendenhall Glacier. It mentions things about wheelchair accessibility. Thought you might want to read it too. http://juneaudailyphoto.blogspot.com/2008/04/mendenhall-recreationa-area.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted April 3, 2008 #8 Share Posted April 3, 2008 thanks for the info budget queen, when you say big loop what do you mean ? im sorry :rolleyes: like a hill? It's a distance from the drop off point goes to clan house past totems then returns, some viewing is from grass. And downhill, uphill return, but not too bad. It would involve a lot of effort for the pusher perhaps, depending?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melika091900 Posted April 4, 2008 Author #9 Share Posted April 4, 2008 I'll definitely do that. By the way, your daughter (assuming that's your daughter in the pictures) is gorgeous! :) thankyou !! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melika091900 Posted April 4, 2008 Author #10 Share Posted April 4, 2008 It's a distance from the drop off point goes to clan house past totems then returns, some viewing is from grass. And downhill, uphill return, but not too bad. It would involve a lot of effort for the pusher perhaps, depending?? oh ok, i see what you mean . ill have to think about it .. thanks for all of your info :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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