The most trusted resource to the Last Frontier, Best Places Alaska is the only evaluative guide to the state. With detailed information on park outfitters, milepost stops, and festivals ? from salmon derbies to dog mushing races to exciting Native cultural events ? this illustrated guide takes readers to the heart of America?s most rugged, breathtaking state. Researched and written by knowledgeable locals, the book covers all the outdoor adventure possibilities and majestic scenery of Alaska, including the top spots for halibut and salmon fishing, strategies for safe bear-viewing, kayaking Prince William Sound, and hiking in Denali National Park. Star-rated restaurants and lodgings, as well as the best sights and attractions, help travelers negotiate highways and cities from Ketchikan to Barrow, while special sections detail cruise ships, wilderness lodges, driving Canada's Alaska Highway, viewing the northern lights, and much more.