Catherine Bodry

Big, breathtakingly beautiful and wildly bountiful; there are few places in the world, and none in the USA, with the unspoiled wilderness, mountainous grandeur and immense wildlife that is Alaska. Jim Dufresne, Lonely Planet WriterOur PromiseYou can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is.Inside This Book 3 authors4 months research29 Parks & Preserves1150 miles of hiking trailsInspirational photosClear, easy-to-use mapsPull-out mapIn-depth backgroundComprehensive planning toolsEasy-to-read layout.

Lonely Planet's first full-colour guide to Alaska. The only guide in which locals give an insider's guide to the state's can't-miss attractions including wildlife watching in Denali National Park, riding the Yukon Railway and kayaking in Kenai Fjords National Park. More detailed itineraries than any other guide to Alaska.