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Alaska : Things to do : Road Trips, Cruises
Road Trips
Many of Alaska's highways are recognized by the National Scenic Byways program. These roads are remarkable for their scenic, natural, historical and cultural qualities. Driving in Alaska is a great way to get out and explore the spectacular scenery and view the wildlife.
Some of Alaska's most popular destinations are primarily accessible by highway, including Denali National Park, Denali State Park, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, and the Arctic Circle.
http://www.travelalaska.com gives you several 7-day itinerary options to facilitate planning a road trip.
Cruises
Alaska offers both river cruising as well as sea cruising. Cruising in Alaska you can see blue glaciers calving with thunderous roar into the serene bays of the Inside Passage, sail through misty fjords of Ketchikan with their steep walls of lush vegetation slashed by waterfalls, watch migrating salmon packed into crystal-clear streams, and, of course, relax on the deck of the cruise ships.
To get a low down on cruise lines, discounts, best trips, etc., we recommend http://www.alaska-cruise-advisor.com/alaska-cruise-survey-results.html
For a beautifully written informative article on glacier viewing on various cruisetours see http://www.susanmilne.com/glacier/glacier.htm
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