Description Adventure awaits on the Last Frontier: make your way through Alaska's mountains, glaciers, and rivers with Moon Anchorage, Denali & the Kenai Peninsula.
Inside you'll find: Flexible itineraries including five days in Anchorage, a weekend in Denali National Park, day cruises, and a two-week adventure covering the whole region Strategic advice for hikers, adventure sports lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, budget travelers, and more Must-see highlights and outdoor experiences: Embark on a cruise to admire stunning fjords and watch brown bears catch wild salmon out of a river.
Go snowboarding at a mountain resort or hike through alpine forests.
Dine on fresh king crab at the best restaurants in Anchorage or catch your own halibut on a fishing expedition.
Take an intrepid flightseeing tour to secluded glacier landings in Denali National Park and discover the best spots to watch the northern lights dance across the sky Expert advice from Homer local Don Pitcher on when to go, where to stay, and how to get around Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Up-to-date information including background on the landscape, wildlife, history, and local culture Helpful resources like emergency services, wilderness safety tips, and advice for visitors with children, seniors, and more Find your adventure in Anchorage, Denali and the Kenai Peninsula with Moon's expert advice and local insight.
Expanding your trip? Check out Moon Alaska.
About the Author Perhaps Don Pitcher's love of travel came about because he moved so much as a child; by age 15 he had lived in six states and two dozen East Coast and Midwestern towns.
He moved west for college, receiving a master's degree from the University of California, Berkeley, where his thesis examined wildfires in high elevation forests of Sequoia National Park.
Don landed what seemed the coolest job on the planet shortly after grad school: being flown around Alaska's massive Wrangell-St.
Elias National Park in a helicopter while conducti.
| Frontier | Make your way through |
|---|---|
| Inside you'll find | Flexible itineraries including five days in |
| Must-see highlights and outdoor experiences | Embark on a cruise to admire stunning fjords and watch brown bears catch wild salmon out of a river |
| Don landed what seemed the coolest job on the planet shortly after grad school | Being flown around |
Moon Travel Moon anchorage, denali & the kenai peninsula, paperback/don pitcher
