Please help! Alaska itinerary for RV newbie.
RV newbie here, planning a family trip of 6 (kids aged 12 to 14) to Alaska in August. Below is our tentative itinerary. It has a couple of long drive days, but appreciate feedback if this seems reason...
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greeholiday wrote:
As we have a relatively short trip, what do other think of skipping the long drive to Denali and stay a few nights at Talkeetna campground instead, taking a flightseeing trip if the weather is clear? Thanks.
From Talkeetna it's only 150 miles from Denali. Denali is the main focal point for anyone visiting Alaska. I sure wouldn't miss it.
Quite often the flights don't happen because of weather. That mountain makes it's own weather and it's quite different from Talkeetna. Therefore, you can't be assured that you can fly there. We know of folks who waited days before they were able to fly.
You can never be certain you'll see the mountain from any other location - Anchorage Visitor Center or even from the state park. Your best chance is along the bus ride in the park itself. The bus heads toward the mountain and even if it's cloudy or rainy, the clouds can part and you'll have that mountain right in front of you.
Don't skip Denali!
