The world-famous Alaska Highway : a guide to the Alcan & other wilderness roads of the north / Tricia Brown.
Material type: TextPublication details: Anchorage : Alaska Northwest Books, 2005.Edition: 2nd edDescription: 288 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cmISBN:- 0882406027 (softbound)
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Adult Book | Main Library | NonFiction | 917.9804 B881 | Available | 33111004921199 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
From the southernmost community of Homer to Deadhorse, the northern end of the road that meets the Arctic Ocean, this guide details routes, driving conditions, unique people, and all that awaits the adventurous traveler along the way. 90 full-color photos and 6 maps. Wending through breathtaking mountain vistas, along sparkling streams and lakes, over the Canadian Rockies and into the Last Frontier, the Alaska Highway is a portal to some of the most beautiful places in all of North America. Once a WWII supply line known as ALCAN, this historic byway has become a destination unto itself. The guide also includes information on Alaska's state highways that connect far-flung communities. With details on routes, driving conditions, unique people, and all that awaits the adventurous traveler along the way, this book includes: roadway information for routes through Canada, historical sites, recreation hot-spots, festivals, parades and more!
Includes bibliographical references and index.