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Adventure Guide to Coastal Alaska & The Inside Passage --Whether you are planning to cruise the Inside Passage or take a ferry up the Marine Waterway to Juneau and on to the Aleutians, Lynn and Ed Readicker-Henderson have all the information you need. They provide honest descriptions of tour companies and services, sights at each port and tips on the best spots to see humpback whales, dolphins, moose and bears. Maps and color photographs throughout. $14.95
Adventuring in Alaska --Peggy Wayburn's classic guide to this popular destination includes detailed information on Alaska's wilderness areas, recreational activities, transportation, sports, accommodations and weather. Wayburn's personal advice is essential for any traveller (adventurous or not) to the state. $14.00
Alaska: Adventures in Nature --Paul Otteson provides a region by region look at the nature and outdoor opportunities in all parts of this enormous state. He covers everything from whale-watching and Inland Passage cruises to hiking in Kenai Fjords National Park, climbing Denali and watching the Iditarod. Thorough planning advice and outfitter information is provided, as are tips on when to go, how to pack, transportation and money-saving options. A terrific resource. $18.95
Alaska Best Places --The people who brought you the classic Northwest Best Places now turn their attention to the best sights, accommodations and restaurants in Alaska. The native Alaskan authors evaluate an astonishing number of lodging and food options in every price range and explore all the sights and activities, from Anchorage to national parks and remote wildlife refuges. Outfitters and adventure trips are also described and rated. $19.95
Alaska's Accessible Wilderness: A Traveller's Guide to Alaska's State Parks --Alaskan native Bill Sherwonit focuses on six of the state's many beautiful parks, including Denali and the Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. From glaciers to rain forests, salmon-filled streams to alpine lakes, each park is filled with scenic views, wildlife and a wide array of recreational opportunities. Complete visitor information is included, and maps and photographs illustrate the text. $21.95
Alaska's Parklands --This complete guide to each of the 111 Alaskan parklands includes detailed descriptions, information on transportation, campgrounds, river-running, sporting activities and wildlife, all packaged with a large fold-out map. $16.95
Fodor Alaska Ports of Call 1998 --A welcome new guide for cruise passengers travelling along the Inside Passage and the Alaskan coast. Each of the 17 major ports of call are described in detail, with sections on sights, nature and outdoor activities, restaurants and shopping. This compact guide also lists all the cruise lines and their routes and departure points, so researching your trip has never been easier. $9.00
Alaska Stories --This lovely anthology will inspire you, whether you are on your way to Alaska or not. Filled with both classic and contemporary authors, including John McPhee, Jack London, Anne Morrow Lindbergh and Alastair Scott, its combination of fiction, essays, folklore and history bring Alaska to life in all its glory and hardship. $11.95
My Lead Dog Was a Lesbian --An Alaskan newspaper reporter, Brian Patrick O'Donoghue, enters the Iditarod. Twenty-two days later he's still running his dogs---or maybe it's the other way around. A funny, painful and well-written account of one of the most grueling quests for spiritual fulfillment man has devised. $13.00