Lonely Planet Guides Alaska - 9th Edition

You won't want to be without your camera, some insect repellent or. Authors: Jim DuFresne, Greg Benchwick and Catherine Bodry. Softcover; 444 pages; black-and-white and color photographs and maps. Lonely Planet Guides; copyright 2009. Alaska offers adventure on a grand scale with 50 million acres of national parks, extraordinary wildlife, northern lights and the midnight sun. Completely updated guides features expanded itineraries as well as new chapters on family adventures and cruises in Alaska. Green index highlights businesses that strive to reduce their environmental impact. Presents the state in the following geographic regions: Southeast Alaska, the Anchorage area, Prince William Sound and Kenai Peninsula. Also covers Southwest Alaska, Denali and the Interior, the Fairbanks area and The Bush. Section detailing wilderness hikes and paddles encourages you to go wild. Stay on track with 93 comprehensive maps. Provides suggested itineraries ranging from 10 days to 2 months. Includes a chapter discussing Alaska's wildlife and plant life. Supplies accommodation, transport and dining options from splurge to conserve.