Boyfriend and I decided to go to Alaska in August. We'd like to hike or backpack: where should we go? [more inside]
posted by halogen on Jul 5, 2009 - 16 answers

Looking for advice/suggestions for moving a household from outside Philadelphia to Fairbanks. [more inside]
posted by leahwrenn on May 6, 2009 - 1 answer

Am I likely to see the North Lights during a trip to Alaska in late January or early February if I am not there during a new moon? [more inside]
posted by tomorama on Nov 18, 2008 - 7 answers

Starting next week, I'm going to be spending four lovely weeks in Anchorage, Alaska and the surrounding area. All I get to bring with me is what I can lug on the plane of course... and I don't want to be 4000 miles from home without the essentials! What should I bring to be appropriately dressed for the weather? [more inside]
posted by keribear on Sep 8, 2007 - 5 answers

Where should I go on a three-day trip, leaving from Seattle? [more inside]
posted by The corpse in the library on Jul 7, 2007 - 17 answers

I'm visiting South-East Alaska in mid-May and am in need of vegetarian recommendations for the best non-leather shoes to buy/bring for the conditions, and best veg restaurants to eat at, too! Recommendations for either, please. [more inside]
posted by boygirlparty on Mar 1, 2007 - 13 answers

My girlfriend is in Alaska currently and she's planning to return to the lower 48 by driving down through Canada with some friends, but she can't find her passport. Is this going to cause major problems? [more inside]
posted by joshuaconner on Sep 7, 2006 - 24 answers

My wife and I are honeymooning in Alaska the first week of October - three days in Anchorage, and five days in Seward. Can you help me hit the highlights and avoid the crap? [more inside]
posted by rocketman on Sep 5, 2006 - 9 answers

Any advice for my son, his girlfriend and their black lab, who are driving from Seattle to Kenai, Alaska, leaving tomorrow in a stuffed Subaru. Cautions, cheap hotels, not-to-be-missed sites, route suggestions, something they should not forget to bring (they have duct tape at least) They're 26ish and going to Kenai for jobs.
posted by lois1950 on May 6, 2006 - 5 answers

I'd like to get a good time/date approximation as to when I can see the Northern Lights. Any experts with the Aurora Borealis? [more inside]
posted by jadanzzy on Apr 13, 2006 - 9 answers

Yet Another Tourist Filter: Next week my Mom and I are taking a 4 day land trip and 7 day cruise from Fairbanks, Alaska to Vancouver, BC on Princess Cruise Lines. Anything we absolutely shouldn't miss? [more inside]
posted by MsMolly on Aug 19, 2005 - 5 answers

I was born in Alaska and lived there until I graduated high school in 1987. I haven't been back- until now. I'm taking my wife and two children there for the month of July. Please help us with places to stay and things to do. [more inside]
posted by Dag Maggot on Jun 24, 2005 - 6 answers

Last month, a British travel writer appeared on the Daily Show to talk up his new book (single-word title, a fishing-related verb) about his winter in the Alaskan fishery. What is the author's name, and what is the book's title?
posted by tomharpel on Mar 7, 2005 - 6 answers

My girlfriend and I are going to be traveling to Alaska in mid-September, and it looks like we've picked one of the worst times of year to visit. We could use some travel advice! [More Inside] [more inside]
posted by neurodoc on Jun 21, 2004 - 13 answers