The World-Famous Alaska Highway: A Guide to the Alcan & Other Wilderness Roads of the North (World-Famous Alaska Highway: A Guide to the Alcan & Other) | 
|  | | | Title: | The World-Famous Alaska Highway: A Guide to the Alcan & Other Wilderness Roads of the North (World-Famous Alaska Highway: A Guide to the Alcan & Other) | | Author: | Tricia Brown | | Publisher: | Alaska Northwest Books | | Type: | Book / Paperback | | Publication Date: | 01 April, 2008 | | ISBN / ISBN-13: | 0882407309 / 9780882407302 | | List Price: | $21.95 | | You Save: | $4.17 | | Amazon Price: | $17.78 | |
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Calling something "World Famous" doesn't make it world famous, but the Alaska Highway actually is known around the world. Mention the name or its familiar nickname, "The Alcan" and somebody in the crowd has driven it or has always wanted to "do" the highway. And why not? This amazing road through the northern reaches of Canada and into Alaska has cast a spell on the motoring public for more than sixty years, ever since it was hurriedly built in 1942. After World War II, with the opening of the road to civilians, Alaska was finally a drive-to destination, and the stream of tourists hasn't stopped.
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Customer Reviews:
• Waste Of Money - 23 September, 2008
Very disappointed with this one. Bought a number of travel books on Amazon on Alaska travel and thought this would be good but it's not, in my opinion. Lovely glossy pages and skips along at a such a pace that more research is needed on each location described to get an understanding of trip planning. One could easliy be forgiven for forming the opinion that the creators grabbed a copy of the Milepost and made a book. Also bought The Unofficial Guide to Adventure Travel in Alaska (Unofficial Guides)" and "Traveler's Guide to Alaskan Camping: Alaska and Yukon Camping with RV or Tent (Traveler's Guide series)" along with The 2008 MILEPOST. These three gave me what I wanted, in much more detail. Can I return the book for a refund plus int shipping cost please?
- Reviewed by customer ID: A32AH9EFB8X6PY
• The Ideal Guide For Anyone Traveling The Alaskan Highway 12 March, 2001
The World-Famous Alaska Highway is the ideal guide for anyone traveling up and down the Alaskan Highway. This compendium of historic sites, roadside attractions, dramatic views, wildlife sighting sites, recreational resources (hiking, biking, fishing, rafting, canoeing, cruising, flying, festivals, rodeos, parades, races, museums, theme parks) will ensure the success of any excursion from day trips to full-fledged vacations. The World-Famous Alaska Highway also offers practical money-saving, comfort enhancing advice on preparing your vehicle, roadway considerations and routes, as well as up-to-date contact numbers and websites for cities throughout the region and serviced by the Alaskan Highway. If you are planning just such a journey for business or pleasure, begin with a thorough reading of Tricia Brown's The World-Famous Alaska Highway!
- Reviewed by customer ID: A14OJS0VWMOSWO
• Indispensable Driving Guide To The Highway 28 May, 2003
Not sure why the last reviewer bought a driving guide instead of a hiking guide, but I found this book to be incredibly helpful and entertaining. It contained the right balance of text with history and don't-miss places to visit for each community, along with listings of restaurants and places to stay. She tell you the miles (and kilometers) between major towns and includes lots of great pictures. Highly recommended for preparing for the trip, and a great resource once you're on the road.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A2KY4DLELEV688
• Of No Value To Me 22 April, 2003
I will be driving to Alaska this summer with my dog and I wanted guidance on local parks on the way where we could take breaks and go hiking. I purchased the book since it claims to provide information about hiking trails. No such thing; I found nothing of any value to me and returned it. In fact, if you delete the pictures and the lists of motels and restaurants... there would be little left to read.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A1N3TN9KURUTEH
• Alaska Highway 15 August, 2008
I am planning our first trip to Alaska. Initially I borrowed this book from our Parish library. I found it to be so informative that I decided to purchase the book for future reference.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A2YLP3CAAI96Z3
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