Best time to travel to Alaska
We are traveling to Alaska in our 5th wheel in August and September. We will be leaving from Whitefish, MT the last week of July. Is this too late to start our adventure? Our current itinerary is we...
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As others have noted, the "tourist" attractions tend to shut down by mid-September. Some are exceptions: I believe the Phillips Glacier Cruise out of Whittier runs through October and I suspect most flightseeing companies can still take you in late September, but on an as needed and perhaps charter (i.e. $$/hour vs. fixed price) rates.
September is the most scenic month in Alaska IMNSHO, closely followed by March. You'll likely see a dusting or two of snow in AK and the more northerly portions of the road out on departure side of your itinerary, but if the concept of snow is not a barrier, it's unlikely that it will cause significant driving issues.
September is the most scenic month in Alaska IMNSHO, closely followed by March. You'll likely see a dusting or two of snow in AK and the more northerly portions of the road out on departure side of your itinerary, but if the concept of snow is not a barrier, it's unlikely that it will cause significant driving issues.
