Archive for August 10th, 2008

Barely 20 miles out of Juneau is some of the wildest country you’ll ever see. But you can’t drive there. You have to get there by boat, plane or helicopter. 

We opted for a boat. A friend’s boat, actually. One of my good friends, Jack Manning, is active in a local outdoor-enthusiast’s group: The Territorial Sportsmen. This group builds and maintains cabins on public lands for sportsmen, hikers and adventurers. Here’s a picture of his boat, anchored in the Taku River:

After setting out from Douglas Harbor, across the bridge from Juneau, our first landfall was at the Taku Glacier Cabin. (more…)

Take advantage of great Era Aviation deals for in-state travel between now and Sept. 3, 2008. There’s no advance purchase! That means you can buy today, fly today. Here’s one of Era’s Dash-8s on the runway in Kodiak:

Between Anchorage and Fairbanks: $79 each way. While you’re in Fairbanks, get a great deal at the Fairbanks Princess, as low as $99/night:

Between Anchorage and Bethel: $129 each way

Between Anchorage and Cordova: $89 each way

Between Anchorage and Kodiak: $109 each way. Check out this photo: just another beautiful day in Kodiak along the Chiniak Highway:

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