DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Alaska

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Whether spotting a moose stopping traffic in Anchorage or exploring Alaska's stunning glacier-lined coast by cruise ship, the Last Frontier is sure to exceed all expectations. Complete with 3D mapping, extensive hotel and restaurant selections, guided walks and evocative photography, this is the most colorful and comprehensive guide to Alaska on the market. Let DK Eyewitness Travel Guides Alaska be your planning aid, companion and souvenir as you experience the richness of our northernmost state. Includes beautiful new full color photos, illustrations, and enhanced maps Extensive information on local customs, currency, medical services and transportation Helps travelers decide at a glance which regions are best suited to their trip. Contents 4 Discovering Alaska 8 Putting Alaska on the Map 12 A Portrait of Alaska 14 Alaska Through the Year 42 The History of Alaska 48 Alaska at a Glance 60 Anchorage 62 The Kenai Peninsula 92 Prince William Sound 112 Southeast Alaska 124 Western Interior Alaska 156 Eastern Interior Alaska 180 Southwest Alaska 202 Arctic and Western Alaska 218 Where to Stay 238 Where to Eat 252 Cruising in Alaska 264 Outdoor Activities 272 Practical Information 278 Travel Information 288 General Index 300 Acknowledgments 310