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Excitement awaits on the Last Frontier: make your way through Alaska's mountains, glaciers, and rivers with Moon Anchorage, Denali & the Kenai Peninsula. Inside you'll find:Flexible, strategic itineraries, including five days in Anchorage, a weekend in Denali National Park, day cruises, and a two-week adventure covering the whole regionUnique ideas for outdoor adventurers, wildlife enthusiasts, budget travelers, and moreMust-see highlights and offbeat experiences: Embark on a cruise to admire stunning fjords and watch brown bears catch wild salmon out of a river. Go snowboarding at a mountain resort or hike through alpine forests. Dine on fresh king crab at the best restaurants in Anchorage or catch your own halibut on a fishing expedition. Take an intrepid "flightseeing" tour to secluded glacier landings in Denali National Park and discover the best spots to watch the northern lights dance across the skyWhen to go and where to stay from local author and Alaska expert Don PitcherFull-color, vibrant photos and detailed maps throughoutThorough information including background on the landscape, climate, wildlife, and local cultureHelpful resources like emergency services, transportation and wilderness safety tips, and advice for LGBTQ travelers, visitors with children, seniors, and moreWith Moon Anchorage, Denali & the Kenai Peninsula's expert advice and local insight, you can plan your trip your way.
About the Author
Born in Atlanta, Georgia as the middle son of two teachers, Don Pitcher grew up all over the East Coast, from Florida to Maine. He moved west for college, receiving a masters degree in fire ecology from the University of California Berkeley. A love of nature pulled him north to Alaska, and an aversion to office work kept him outside for the next 15 years, conducting ecological research, building backcountry trails, working as a wilderness ranger, mapping grizzly habitat, and operating salmon weirs. He went on to write or photograph a dozen guidebooks for Avalon Travel, DK Publishing, Sasquatch Books, Heyday Books, and Fodor's. He also contributes to Triporati and other websites, and is a professional wedding photographer. Don Pitcher's photos have appeared in a multitude of publications and advertisements, and his prints are sold in many Alaska and Washington galleries. He lives in Homer, Alaska with his wife, Karen Shemet, and their children, Aziza and Rio. Find out more on his websites: www.donpitcher.com and www.weddingsinhomer.com, or visit his Facebook pages: www.facebook.com/donpitcherphotography and www.facebook.com/pages/Don-Pitchers-Travel-Guidebooks/314113916371.
