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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 around Alaska at 12:31 PM - 16 answers

I'm considering splurging and taking an Alaskan cruise next year. I'm a single female in my 40's and will be traveling alone. Please give me some feedback so I can decide if this is the right trip for me! [more inside]
posted by bookmammal around Alaska at 8:08 PM - 12 answers

Looking for advice/suggestions for moving a household from outside Philadelphia to Fairbanks. [more inside]
posted by leahwrenn around Fairbanks, AK at 3:04 PM - 1 answer

How can I convince my mother it won't be the end of the world if I move to Fairbanks, AK? [more inside]
posted by leahwrenn around Fairbanks, AK at 6:05 AM - 17 answers

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 around Alaska at 2:34 PM - 7 answers

We'll be around Hot Springs, Arkansas for a few days. What are fun local sights/foods/places/daytrips? [more inside]
posted by ManInSuit around Hot Springs, AK at 11:16 AM - 12 answers

Has anyone used Alaska Airlines points to book Continental flights? [more inside]
posted by chrisfromthelc around Alaska at 1:14 PM - 3 answers

Should I go on a cruise to Alaska on my honeymoon? [more inside]
posted by CrazyLemonade around Alaska at 11:02 PM - 22 answers

I need clothing/gear recommendations for a week in Barrow, Alaska. [more inside]
posted by fourcheesemac around Barrow, AK at 5:55 AM - 13 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 around Anchorage, AK at 8:37 PM - 5 answers

My husband is traveling to Dutch Harbor (Unalaska), Alaska for business, in November, and I'll be going along. What should I look for, explore, do...? [more inside]
posted by TochterAusElysium around Unalaska, AK at 9:39 AM - 5 answers

My wife and daughter are planning a summer 2008 mother-daughter trip to Alaska. No camping, no major hiking. [more inside]
posted by beagle around Alaska at 9:27 AM - 5 answers

I'll be alone in Anchorage, Alaska next weekend with a limited budget and no plans. Help! [more inside]
posted by isthenewblack around Anchorage, AK at 7:06 AM - 8 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 around Alaska at 10:04 AM - 9 answers

My mother is going to Alaska and wants to being back unique "Alaskan" souvenirs for the family. [more inside]
posted by SuperSquirrel around Alaska at 1:13 PM - 16 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 around Alaska at 1:04 AM - 5 answers

My wife and I want to go on an Alaskan cruise in the latter part of August. We have a couple questions: Is that a good time to go? Next, could we do a week long cruise for under $4000 (airfare to the Northwest included) on a non-sardinish cruise liner? Any thoughts or recommendations would also be appreciated. Thanks!
posted by narebuc around Alaska at 4:34 PM - 20 answers

One week in August to do a 5- to 7-day outdoor adventure in Alaska - what should we do? [more inside]
posted by gottabefunky around Alaska at 9:12 PM - 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 around Alaska at 3:16 PM - 6 answers

My boyfriend will be spending the summer in western Alaska (sans cell coverage or reliable access to Internet), and he's looking for an inexpensive calling card to use from a landline. [more inside]
posted by hamster around Alaska at 12:58 PM - 9 answers