North America’s Greatest Driving AdventureRon Dalby is a veteran of more than 50 trips up and down his favorite road, and now he shares his Insider’s Tips with you. With Ron as your guide, you’ll discover the many treasures that the highway has to offer.
Book Features:
- Need-to-know information about the Alcan’s incomparable 1,500 miles of highway
- Spotlight on more than 200 destinations
- Spectacular full-color photographs
- Tips on where to spot wildlife, favorite fishing holes, and more
- Expert input on vehicle prep, what to pack, and where to camp
“Nobody knows Alaska’s highways and byways like Ron Dalby, and he has done a five-star job of describing them.”—
Camping Alaska and Canada’s Yukon“This guide is all you will need to make your trip up the highway the adventure of a lifetime”
—Alaska Magazine
“A must-have for the serious Alaska traveler.”
—Sports Afield
Price: $19.95
Pages: 288
Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press
Imprint: Menasha Ridge Press
Series: Nature’s Scenic Drives
Publication Date:
10 January 2017
Trim Size: 9.00 X 6.00 in
ISBN: 9781634040884
Format: Paperback
BISACs:
TRAVEL / United States / West / Pacific (AK, CA, HI, OR, WA), Travel & holiday guides, TRANSPORTATION / Navigation, TRAVEL / Canada / General, SPORTS & RECREATION / Camping, Camping
Ron Dalby grew up on the American road. He was but a year old in 1950 when he made his first trip down the Alaska Highway. Throughout the rest of his formative years, he crisscrossed the United States countless times as his father, a career army officer, moved from assignment to assignment. The urge to travel America’s roads never left him. Annual forays in Ron’s RV have led from his home in Alaska to as far away as Florida and almost everywhere in between. The RV is a perfect match for his itchy foot, and over the years he has owned or used one of every type available. Ron has worked as a writer and editor for nearly three decades, both as a free- lancer and on the staff of various publications. He served as editor of “Alaska Magazine” during the most successful period in its long history and has authored thousands of newspaper and magazine articles and five books. His most successful book, “The Alaska Highway: An Insider’s Guide,” though out of print for nearly a decade, is still available on Amazon.com’s used book list. This early-1990s book has been replaced with this “Guide to the Alaska Highway.” All of his writings are illustrated by photos he has taken himself. As a young adult, Ron served two tours as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam and later worked in Alaska as a military test pilot. He has made dramatic rescues of injured climbers on Mount McKinley (officially renamed Denali in 2015) and flown thousands of hours throughout the wilderness of Alaska, both in the military and as a civilian pilot. He has been married for 46 years to the former Jennifer Durland of Milwaukie, Oregon. She shares his love of travel and adventure and has more than once picked up on stories he might otherwise have missed. They have two grown children, Eric and Tiffany, four granddaughters, and a grandson.
Map
About the Author
Acknowledgments
Preface
A Road to Alaska
Why Drive to Alaska?
Selecting a Vehicle
Preparing Your Vehicle
What to Bring
Driving Tips
Dealing with Fuel Costs
Choosing a Route
North to Alaska
10 Roadside Favorites
Touring Alaska by Vehicle
Top 10 RV Destinations
Heading Back
The Mackenzie Loop
The Alaska Marine Highway
The Alaska Highway by Air
Visitor Information
Currency Exchange
Border Crossings
Pets
Firearms and Ammunition
Time Zones
Public and Private Campgrounds
Fishing
Hunting
Gas Prices—Converting Liters to Gallons
Index
