http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/alaska-vacations-blog.html This Backwoods Alaska Vacations Blog informs you of the latest additions, changes and special mini-reports on the tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com website. en-us alaska vacations Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:18:45 GMT Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:18:45 GMT tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/alaska-hunting-guide.html Alaska hunting guide services not only help you find your prize quarry, they will also provide a superb hunting experience... Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:18:44 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/alaska-mountaineering-guides.html I recently updated the page for mountaineering guides in Alaska. Because mountaineering takes very special skills, only a few companies are allowed to guide tours on Alaska's highest peaks. Many companies can take you on other mountains than McKinley and Foraker though, so you still have a number of choices. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:46:42 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/alaska-lottery.html#denali-road-lottery If you haven't entered the Denali Road Lottery yet, but would like to for this fall season, there's still time... If you don't know about this lottery, follow the link for all the details. Your entry has to either be mailed by June 30 or you can enter online (by June 30) at the Denali National Park website. Good Luck - It could be a fun adventure! Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:20:49 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/alaska-land-tours.html The list of Hiking and Backpacking Guides has now been updated. Though it is not an extensive list, check with any other guide service you plan on using, because almost every one of them has hiking or backpacking trips available for the area in which they operate. It's awfully hard to go anyplace in Alaska's backwoods without doing some hiking too! Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:49:48 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/anwr-guides.html The Arctic National Wildlife Reserve or, ANWR for short, now has a current list of some of the authorized guides for ground and river travel as well as air taxi/charter services. It does not include guides licensed specifically for big game hunting in that region however. I will be adding those on a separate page for hunting guides. Fri, 18 Jun 2010 23:44:43 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/alaska-river-guides.html The Alaska River Guides page has now been updated with current information. I've also added a number of new river guide companies, which cover a much larger area of Alaska than before. Happy rafting on Alaska's rivers! Sun, 13 Jun 2010 01:24:36 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/alaska-tour-guide-1.html You have probably been waiting for this one for awhile. I have updated contact information, plus added a few more water taxi/charter services and re-categorized them. Hope you will find this much more useful. Sun, 06 Jun 2010 21:34:40 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/alaska-kayaking-guides.html You will now be able to contact sea kayaking guides for: Prince William Sound - East and West, Resurrection Bay at Seward, Kenai Fjords National Park, Kachemak Bay at Homer and guides that venture to the other side of Cook Inlet as far south as the Katmai and Lake Clark National Park Coastlines. Sat, 29 May 2010 20:16:41 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/alaskan-fishing-guides.html Hope all you fishermen haven't been disappointed by not finding a guide. I've just updated the contact information for the fishing guides page, so it should be much easier. But beware that phone calls to Alaska can sometimes be difficult. It's best to e-mail first. Sat, 29 May 2010 12:49:36 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/alaska-guided-tour.html The listing of guides for wildlife and bear viewing has now been updated. Enjoy your summer with an experienced guide showing you Alaska's wildlife in its own natural habitat! Because these are remote areas, usually you will be flying in a small "bush plane", and meals and lodging are often included in the package. Sat, 15 May 2010 23:49:28 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/alaska-bus-tour.html I have just completed updating the Alaska Bus Tour Service page. But this is still the very beginning of the summer season in Alaska, so if you are calling and don't receive an answer, do leave a message, or use e-mail if it is available. Fri, 14 May 2010 23:35:52 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/alaska-air-taxi.html If any of my visitors have been trying to use information on the Alaska Guides pages and it was incorrect, I want to apologize. I am now updating these pages and will let you know about each one as I complete it. Today the Air Taxi and Charter Flight listings have been updated. I also wanted to mention for those outside Alaska, it is difficult to reach them by phone at times. So it is best to use e-mail when it is available. Thu, 13 May 2010 22:29:54 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/alaska-hiking-trails.html Alaska hiking trails for those who want to do some real tough hiking. You'll find the some of the best and most arduous trails here... Fri, 30 Apr 2010 01:02:51 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/alaskan-lakes.html Alaskan lakes are the place to go for bountiful fishing or kayaking, canoeing and other boating adventures... Sun, 18 Apr 2010 17:52:48 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/alaskan-food.html Alaskan food can be compared to regional food in other areas of the world. It has it's own distinct make up and flavors... Sun, 11 Apr 2010 01:36:06 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/alaska-business.html Find out how to tap into your market right here! Travelers from around the world who want to visit Alaska, are looking for goods and services for their vacation. They need to know how to reach you! Go to this page to find out how you can connect with them... Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:21:15 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/skiing-in-alaska.html 3/29/10 - Alyeska Resort is waiting for you! Weather has warmed a bit so snow is softening up. Great skiing conditions both on and off trail. Chairs and tram at Alyeska are running from 10:30AM to 5:30PM. Want to get current snow conditions? Call 907-754-7669 (SKI-SNOW) Mon, 29 Mar 2010 22:17:29 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/alcan-highway.html 3/29/10 - This is definitely early season for driving the Alcan, but if any of you adventurous travelers are planning on driving to Alaska soon, here are a few precautions. IN CANADA, from Dawson Creek - fair to good road conditions throughout British Columbia and the Yukon Territory. But as in Alaska, highways generally are kept cleared of snow but have ice patches. Windy and snowy weather is common - and melting and freezing! Portions of the Haines and Klondike Highways in Southeastern Alaska are closed, so don't even think about driving there! Driving to Anchorage or Valdez: Caribou herds have been interrupting traffic on the Tok Cut-off Highway and construction on the Gakona River bridge has started, so you will run into some delays with detour (35MPH or 56.3KPH). Richardson Highway to Valdez: Is in fair to good condition, with some snowy, windy weather and moose on the highway. Glenn Highway to Anchorage: Watch out for moose and ROCKS on the highway! (MP 106 to MP 68) Denali Park Road (Kantishna Road) is open to Savage Creek at Mile 15. Mon, 29 Mar 2010 22:02:08 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/lake-clark-national-park.html Lake Clark National Park has many advantages though it has no roads to it. It is not far by boat or plane and has many rich resources... Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:47:51 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/alaska-fishing-vacations-0.html Alaska fishing vacations can be rewarding in many areas of the State. Find general information here that will help you plan the rest... Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:59:50 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/the-alcans-destruction-bay.html In the spring of 1976, I decided, against the advice of just about everyone - to ride my motorcycle from Anchorage, Alaska, over the Alcan Highway to Piedras Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:31:27 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/alaska-mountaineering-guides.html Alaska mountaineering guides know these Alaskan mountains! Make your mountaineering trip with the most trusted guides in Alaska.... Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:43:39 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/alaska-guided-tour.html Alaska guided tour services help you get to all those remote locations where bears and other wildlife roams - and stay safe while doing it... Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:44:02 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/alaska-photography-guide.html Alaska photography guide service will take you over glaciers and mountains or on backwoods trails and rivers. Get pictures "extraordinaire"... Sun, 14 Mar 2010 01:37:18 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/alaskan-fishing-guides.html Alaskan fishing guides have all the right equipment, skills and know the best fishing areas. Use their talents for an unforgettable fishing vacation.... Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:32:27 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/alaska-land-tours.html Alaska land tours will take you on a short, one day hiking trip or you can take a longer tour on a backpacking trip.... Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:18:51 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/alaska-air-taxi.html Alaska air taxi operators take you to the most astounding places! Such as landing on glaciers, remote lakes, wilderness canyons, and more.... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:24:21 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/alaska-bus-tour.html Alaska bus tour companies have routes to a lot of our parks and to many Alaskan towns for tourist connections.... Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:45:01 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/alaska-tour-guide-1.html Alaska tour guide services for water trips - whether you want an Alaska boat charter or just a water taxi to get you there.... Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:24:00 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/alaska-vacation-guide.html An Alaska vacation guide can provide you with expert knowlege and skill to make your backwoods adventures safe and fun.... Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:54:11 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/iditarod-dog-sled-race.html Alaska's famous Iditarod Dog Sled Race event is running concurrently with their Fur Rendezvous - and BOTH start in Anchorage. The Iditarod "Junior" Race is already in progress - you can follow it here: http://www.ionearth.com/2010/jr_iditarod/web/ Don't miss out on all the fun and excitement - keep up with all the happenings at the Iditarod 2010! http://www.iditarod.com/ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:02:53 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/fur-rendezvous.html The longest-lasting winter celebration in Alaska - the Fur Rendezvous - is now in progress! Just started a few days ago. But there is a great line-up of events to keep everyone busy for all 10 days of the celebration. Click on the link below and look at the 2010 schedule of events at the bottom of the Fur Rondy page, so you can see all the happenings. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:03:18 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/alaska-railroad-tours.html Alaska railroad tours are complete vacations. Besides a ride, you have flightseeing, canoeing, glacier viewing, dog-sledding and more... Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:31:22 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/alaskan-airlines.html Alaskan airlines shows airlines with scheduled flights within Alaska. From large aircraft to bush planes for wild and remote places.... Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:30:23 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/flights-to-alaska.html Flights to Alaska make your trip here much faster than other methods. You will have a lot more time to experience Alaska... Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:54:53 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/alaska-rivers.html Alaska rivers, streams and creeks are the ultimate for great rafting, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, gold panning - but not for swimming.... Sun, 21 Feb 2010 02:58:38 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/alaska-river-guides.html Alaska river guides will help you find the right river for the right adventure! Tell them if you want an easy river trip or a very exciting one.... Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:11:21 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/rafting-in-alaska.html Rafting in Alaska can be quite adventurous or very calm and tame. Class 1 to Class V rivers are found from north to south.... Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:12:31 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/alaska-kayaking-guides.html Alaska kayaking guides provide not only their expertise and skill in kayaking, but also the proper equipment for safety... Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:30:22 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/kayaking-in-alaska.html Kayaking in Alaska gives a way to do close-up sealife and glacier viewing on the ocean and other exploration on lakes and rivers.... Sun, 07 Feb 2010 02:03:46 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/alaska-volcanoes.html Alaska volcanoes are not all active. The dormant or extinct volcanoes give you an opportunity to explore them up close... Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:40:32 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/anwar-vs-green-energy-solutions.html Seems that we are so very dependent on oil right now, so much so that we are prepared to almost sell our mothers! Drilling in ANWAR might not be Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:41:53 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/drilling-for-oil-in-anwarbetter-for-the-environment.html With all the rules and regulations imposed on companies drilling for oil in the US, the drilling has very little impact on the environment compared to Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:30:53 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/interesting-facts-about-alaska.html Many interesting facts about Alaska aren't commonly known outside of Alaska. I will tell you a few I know about..... Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:06:10 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/alcan-highway-1.html Alcan highway stories are a great way to find out more about driving the Alcan. Travelers tell you about adventures on their trips.... Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:30:30 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/alaska-cabin-rentals-4.html Alaska cabin rentals along trails on the eastern half of the Kenai Pensinsula. A just right vacation rental for hikers, climbers.... Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:18:42 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/alaska-cabin-rentals-3.html Alaska cabin rentals in secluded locations near Whittier, on the islands and along fjords in West Prince William Sound,,, Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:14:54 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/alaska-cabin-rentals-2.html Alaska cabin rentals in Chugach National Forest, in the Valdez and Cordova areas and islands of east Prince William Sound... Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:11:31 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/alaska-cabin-rentals.html Alaska cabin rentals on public lands are usually in remote areas and have only the basics. A place for a mattress, stove, table, saw..... Sat, 09 Jan 2010 23:59:08 GMT http://www.tips-for-backwoods-alaska-vacations.com/river-cabin-rental.html A river cabin rental is great if you like the sound of water rushing over rocks and falls. And do you enjoy fishing or panning for gold? Sat, 09 Jan 2010 22:57:34 GMT