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Alaska Books

AlaskaTrekker recommends these Alaska books before or after your trip.


Alaska by Cruise ship

• Over 400 color photographs and dozens of color maps support the narrative describing this exciting cruise. Comes with a large color pull-out map with inside page references and a mile-by-mile locator system showing distances traveled.


Alaska Fishing

• The most comprehensive "insiders" guide on Alaska fishing, revised, updated, and expanded. Written by the state's top fishing experts, this latest version now covers all 17 major Alaska sport species (fresh and salt waters), all methods (fly, spin, and bait), and all six regions of the state, with details on over 300 of the most productive Alaska fishing locations.


Milepost

• Pound for pound and inch for inch, The Milepost is the most valuable piece of luggage you could include on a trip to Alaska and northwestern Canada, whether you're going by plane, car, bus, or bicycle.


Alaska Atlas

• Rely on the Atlas & Gazetteer for the utmost in trip planning and backcountry access. Each volume contains topographic maps with unbeatable detail, plus gazetteer information on great places to go and things to do.


Kindle 3G, Free 3G + Wi-Fi, 3G Works Globally

• Kindle is Amazon's #1 bestselling item for two years running. It’s also the most-wished-for, most-gifted, and has the most 5-star reviews of any product on Amazon. Now it's even better.


Cold Water Burning
John Straley
(Alaska Mystery Writer)

• The best writer you've probably never heard of. Straley's poetic prose weaves a tale as unique as the northern landscape. In his sixth book in the Cecil Younger series, "Straley's done the impossible: he's reinvented the private eye novel." — The Denver Post.
johnstraley.com





Amazon's Kindle

• When considering an ereader, you should ensure that you are getting a device with the latest generation E Ink technology, referred to as "Pearl". The all-new Kindle uses Pearl, resulting in the best reading experience possible with 50% better contrast and the sharpest text.


Frommer's Alaska Cruises and Ports of Call 2011

• Exact prices, including brochure rates, with tips on how to find deep discounts, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget. Extensive descriptions of all the major ships sailing in Alaska, with information on everything from cabins and ship facilities to shore excursions and recreational activities.


Birds of Alaska

• Armstrong's book is filled with beautiful photographs and covers all the regular species that you will see in Alaska. It is a great introduction to the birds that inhabit the area. Every Alaskan birdwatcher should have a copy.


Guide to the Alaska Highway

• Guide to the Alaska Highway helps travelers tailor a safe, pleasant, and enjoyable drive through this scenic, rugged, 1,500-mile stretch. Lifelong Alaskan Ron Dalby covers every detail from gas prices to where to camp to how to prepare a vehicle for the journey. Also featuring full-color photographs and handy driving tips, this is the only comprehensive guide to one of the world's great driving experiences.


The Alaska Cruise Handbook: A Mile-by-Mile Guide

• Enjoy every minute of your Alaska vacation! With this comprehensive guide to the sights and stops on Alaska and Northwest Passage cruises, you can plan your trip and choose the ports and excursions that you find most appealing. With the author's own wonderful Alaska stories and information on wildlife, native culture, landmarks, historical sites, shopping, and more, you won't miss a thing.


Alaska
By Air - Video

• Shot over three months by the world s most experienced high-definition aerial production team and an acclaimed wildlife photographer, the stunning imagery of Over Alaska is presented in letterbox format to retain its panoramic quality. The video is accompanied by compelling stories and an original music score to reveal an Alaska you will never forget!
Southeast Alaska

• Ketchikan
• Misty Fiords
• Juneau
• Mendenhall Glacier
• Glacier Bay
• Petersburg
• Skagway
• Sitka
• Haines
• Wrangell		 Gulf Coast

• Whittier
• Seward
• Homer
• Kenai
• Kenai Fjords
• Kenai River
• Kodiak
• Valdez		 Southcentral Alaska

• Anchorage
• Matanuska-Susitna Valley
• Potter Marsh
• Portage Glacier
• Girdwood
• Hatcher Pass
• Russian River
• Girdwood		 Interior Alaska

• Fairbanks
• Talkeetna
• Denali National Park		 Far North Alaska

• Nome
• North Pole
• Barrow		 Southwest Alaska

• Aleutian Islands
• Emmonak
• Katmai National Park
• Dutch Harbor

• More Towns and Cities
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