Do I need a GPS in Alaska?

GordonThree wrote:
I'm a newbie when it comes to Alaska, having only made one round trip drive... but I'm an a-hole, so I'll throw in my 2 cents anyway ;)

In my humble opinion The Milepost is overrated... it's like a phone book filled with advertisements, that you have to pay for (phone books are free right?)

If you're in the mood to drive 60-100 miles a day and stop every 10 minutes, the Milepost is your guide

If you're interested in where to camp and a few highlights along the way, get the Church's book "Traveler's Guide to Alaskan Camping"

I don't know what you're driving or how adventurous you plan to drive it... there are tons of roads in Alaska, most of them dirt and full of chuck holes. Down these roads are AMAZING scenery and fewer tourists. Some of them are on GPS, some of them are not. I purchased a USGS topographical map of Alaska for my GPS, and those surveyors include every trail and road they come across... it was very handy.

You don't need a $1000 RV GPS, anything in the $100-150 range will work - don't rely on it as if its word were gospel - use paper maps too and double check the GPS now and then.