Download or read book Southeast Alaska Area Guide written by United States. Forest Service and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Southeast Alaska Area Guide written by United States. Forest Service and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Part A describes the planning area, the public issues ... Part B consists of a draft environmental impact statement that focuses on a proposed natural resource allocation alternative for the Tongass Forest." -- Introduction.
Download or read book Alaska s Inside Passage Wildlife Viewing Guide written by Riley Woodford and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Nature of Southeast Alaska written by Richard Carstensen and published by Graphic Arts Books. This book was released on 2014-03-03 with total page 429 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Unlike the standard nature guides that explain how to recognize common animals, Nature stresses the web of interrelationships that link the regional flora and fauna. This affectionate examination of some of North America’s most spectacular surviving old-growth forests will delight backpackers and armchair naturalists.” —Los Angeles Times Book Review Everything you ever wanted to know about the flora and fauna of Southeast Alaska is contained in the third edition of this lively field guide to the natural world, from bears to banana slugs, mountains to murrelets. The authors, who are both Alaskan residents and biologists, combine scientific research with personal experiences to make a definitive field guide for residents of or visitors to Southeast Alaska. The unique features of the book include: In-depth information about how wildlife coexists with the environment Detailed discussions of mammals, birds, fish, invertebrates, fungi, and plants Detailed map of wilderness areas in Southeast Alaska More than 200 black-and-white illustrations A bibliography, list of common and scientific names, and an index New to this edition: More than 100 new illustrations, many never before published, as well as new maps and photos Major expansion of sections on geology, old-growth forests, marine mammals, and amphibians Fifty-two new sidebars—written in the first person to give the text a more personal touch—that describe recent findings or experiences. Sweeping updates and elaborations to chapter narratives—often thanks to technology unknown in 1992. In-depth guide to Southeast Alaska’s flora and fauna; more than an identification manual, Nature explores how the species and habitats encountered in the woods and waters of Southeast Alaska fit into the bigger picture.
Download or read book Insight Guides Alaska Travel Guide eBook written by Insight Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2021-08-01 with total page 756 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Insight Guides Alaska Travel made easy. Ask local experts. Comprehensive travel guide packed with inspirational photography and fascinating cultural insights. From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this guide to Alaska is all you need to plan your perfect trip, with insider information on must-see, top attractions like Glacier Bay National Park, Chena Hot Springs and Kodiak Island, and gems like the Alaska Railroad (used by locals to reach remote cabins), the sight of bears feeding on spawning salmon at Brooks River and Camp, and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, home to polar bears and the greatest biodiversity of any protected area in the Arctic. Features of this travel guide to Alaska: - Inspirational colour photography: discover the best destinations, sights and excursions, and be inspired by stunning imagery - Historical and cultural insights: immerse yourself in Alaska's rich history and culture, and learn all about its people, art and traditions - Practical full-colour maps: with every major sight and listing highlighted, the full-colour maps make on-the-ground navigation easy - Editor's Choice: uncover the best of Alaska with our pick of the region's top destinations - Key tips and essential information: packed full of important travel information, from transport and tipping to etiquette and hours of operation - The ultimate travel tool: download the free app to access this and bonus content from your phone or tablet - Covers: Southeast Panhandle. Southeast Alaska: Ketchikan, Wrangell, Petersburg, Sitka, Juneau, Haines, Skagway, Southcentral and Interior Alaska, Downtown Anchorage, Around Anchorage, Kenai Peninsula, Matanuska-Susitna Valley and Palmer, Denali National Park and Preserve, Fairbanks, The Far North, Southwest Alaska and Kodiak Looking for a specific guide to the US's western national parks? Check out US National Parks West for a detailed and entertaining look at all the city has to offer. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.
Download or read book Southeast Alask s Inside Passage Recreation written by Great Pacific Map Co. Staff and published by Great Pacific Maps & Guides. This book was released on 2003-07-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book DK Eyewitness Alaska written by DK Eyewitness and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-08-18 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your journey starts here. Featuring DK's much-loved maps and illustrations, walks and information, plus all new, full-color photography, this 100% updated e-guide to Alaska brings you the best of this scenic state in a brand-new, lightweight format. What's inside? - full-color photography, hand-drawn illustrations, and maps throughout - easy-to-follow walks, drives, and itineraries - our pick of Alaska's must-sees, top experiences, and hidden gems - insider tips and information: when to visit, how to avoid the crowds, where to capture the perfect photo, and more - the best spots to eat, drink, shop, and stay - an area-by-area guide covering each corner of Alaska, from Anchorage to the Arctic - expert advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe Travelling around the USA? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide USA. DK Eyewitness is the bronze award-winning travel guidebook series as voted by the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2019.
Download or read book Adventure Guide to Coastal Alaska and the Inside Passage written by Ed Readicker-Henderson and published by Hunter Publishing, Inc. This book was released on 2009-10-24 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ... [offers] a bountiful amount of concise information... goes beyond the usual sights to present lesser-known options. Maps embellish the down-to-earth text. Prodigy Travel Board. The ideal traveling companion, and a wonderful book for the armchair traveler. Midwest Book Review. ... packs in fine details. Reviewer's Bookwatch. Highly recommended... Library Journal. The focus of this book is the Alaska Marine Highway, which serves as a lifeline for many coastal communites in Alaska. This ferry system - a total of nine boats - links tiny coastal communites and large cities alike. It runs from Washington, up the Inside Passage, all the way to the Aleitians in the far north, a total of 3,500 miles. The Adventure Guide to The Inside Passage & Coastal Alaska follows this route, telling you everything you need to know about the ships themselves, the sights and the towns. Tours on land - flightseeing, kayaking, canoeing, boating - are covered. The book is targeted at anyone traveling in this region, not just those taking the ferry, and has full information on what to see and do in each town, where to stay and eat and how to get out of town. Extensive details about wildlife, including the best places to see some, and how to be an eco-conscious traveler.
Download or read book Adventure Guide Inside Passage Coastal Alaska written by Ed Readicker-Henderson and published by Hunter Publishing, Inc. This book was released on 2005-10 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guidebook details the history, culture, geography and climate of the Inside Passage and Coastal Alaska. It includes places to stay and eat, sightseeing, land, sea and air tours, nature watching and town walks.
Download or read book Geology of Southeast Alaska written by Harold Stowell and published by University of Alaska Press. This book was released on 2006-03-01 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most powerful forces on earth have shaped the landscape of Southeast Alaska. Scientists and visitors from around the world trek north to experience wild rivers, powerful glaciers, and breathtaking mountain peaks. Now, for the first time, a handy guide to the region is available. Complete with color illustrations revealing millions of years of geological history and in-depth descriptions of Sitka, Juneau, and Glacier Bay, Geology of Southeast Alaska is essential reading for anyone fascinated by rock and ice in motion. Written by a geologist with over twenty-five years of experience in the north, Geology of Southeast Alaska will entertain and inform with abundant photographs and detailed drawings. Whether you want to understand the forces that shaped the state of Alaska, or you want to learn the basics of glacial movement, this compact, authoritative book is for you.
Download or read book Guide to Sea Kayaking in Southeast Alaska written by James Howard and published by Globe Pequot. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features full descriptions of 41 trips, including mile-by-mile descriptions, detailed maps, trip difficulty ratings, and tips on the logistics of kayaking this largely uninhabited area.
Download or read book Sport Fishing Guide to Northern Southeast Alaska and Yakutat written by Mike Bethers and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Alaska written by Paul Whitfield and published by Rough Guides. This book was released on 2004 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Alaska is the indispensable guidebook to one of the world''s greatest adventure destinations. The Rough Guide will ensure the reader gets the most from their time in this extraordinary region. The opening pages feature a full-colour introduction to Alaska''s highlights, with inspirational photography of the stunning sights and activities on offer, from viewing the ethereal glow of the Northern Lights to cruising the epic highways. There are evocative accounts of the state''s vast wilderness, from the majestic peak of Denali to the glaciers of Prince William Sound, and lively reports on Anchorage, Fairbanks, and all Alaska''s rough-hewn towns. There is also expert advice on the multitude of outdoor activities, such as hiking, mountain biking, rafting, fishing and kayaking plus lesser known activities such as panning for gold or riding a husky sled.
Download or read book Exploring Southeast Alaska written by Don Douglass and published by Fine Edge Productions. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This completely all-new revision of the best-selling classic, Exploring the Inside Passage to Alaska, increases focus on Southeast Alaska, offering hundreds of new anchor sites, expanded descriptions and additional waypoints to guide small craft sailors through one of the world's best cruising grounds. Almost completely protected, these waters give access to pristine wilderness of breathtaking beauty-thousands of islands, deeply-cut fjords, tidewater glaciers and icebergs. The Douglasses, who cruise to and from Alaska every year, supply skippers with all the up-to-date local knowledge they need. An expanded edition of the acclaimed standard for Alaska-bound vessels.
Download or read book Alaska s Wildlife written by Alan Maywood Courtright and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Pocket Guide to Alaska written by United States. Army Service Forces. Special Service Division and published by . This book was released on 1943 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A handbook for U.S. military personnel stationed in Alaska during World War II.
