Publisher's Synopsis
FAST-TRACK BOOK! One of the next wave of a new generation of Gold Guides, now more browsable, innovative, and photo-rich. MAGAZINE-STYLE ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: Special "In Focus" sections throughout the book illuminate the most distinctive features of Alaska. Native Crafts, The Gold Rush, Denali National Park, and Alaska's Glaciers and more give travelers an unparalleled sense of Alaska. EXTENSIVE MAPS INCLUDING ONE PULLOUT! Thoroughly researched and updated, our maps will show you where to eat, stay, explore, and how to get there. ILLUSTRATED GLOSSARY: Featuring extensive plan and wildlife descriptions and photos. GREAT VALUE! At 528 pages and $19.95, Fodor's Alaska is a bargain with great tips, maps, and wilderness adventure planning. Frommers has only 490 pp and is priced at $19.99 1.7 MILLION VISITORS PER YEAR AND GROWING. Alaska's pristine nature, roaring rivers, and fantastic cruises are only going to grow in popularity. Visitors spent almost a billion dollars last year in Alaska, and tourism is the second largest private-sector employer, after the oil/gas and fishing industries. 8-PAGE COLOR-PHOTO SECTION!