Lonely Planet : Alaska

by Jim DuFresne

Lonely Planet Region Guide (Alaska), Lonely Planet Travel Guides (USA : Alaska)

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Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Alaska is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Wonder at epic glaciers, spot bears the size of bison, or catch the midnight sun in the Arctic Circle all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Alaska and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Alaska Travel Guide: Full-color maps and images throughout Highlightsand show more itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, wildlife, Alaska Natives, Alaska Natives' art, Alaska Natives' culture, landscapes, literature, politics, economy, environmental issues, exploration, regional identity, lifestyle, sports, cinema, music, tv, arts, crafts, climate Free, convenient pull-outAlaska map (included in print version), plus over 60 color maps Covers Juneau, the Southeast, Anchorage, Prince William Sound, Kenai Peninsula, Denali, the Interior, Kodiak, Katmai, Southwest Alaska, The Bush and more eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing The Perfect Choice: : Lonely Planet Alaska, our most comprehensive guide to Alaska, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet USA guide About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.Note: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images found in the physical edition. show less

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The library copy was from 2018, so the read felt a little bit dated; I found myself cross-checking the internet to validate info. Solid resource for overviews and history, but defo check out a more current edition for activities and hotels!

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Jim DuFresne, a lifelong Michigander, is one of the best known authors of outdoor guidebooks in the Midwest. His other titles include Isle Royale National Park: Foot Trails Water Routes, Backpacking in Michigan, and The Trails of M-22. He is also a columnist for Michigan TrailMaps.com.

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Canonical title
Lonely Planet : Alaska
Important places
Alaska, USA
Original language
English

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Genres
Travel, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS
917.980452History & geographyGeography & travelGeography of and travel in North AmericaWest Coast U.S.Alaska
LCC
F902.3 .D84Local History of the United States, Canada and Latin AmericaUnited States local historyAlaska
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Languages
English, Spanish
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Paper, Ebook
ISBNs
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