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Alaska 2013 blog. I agree that Tok is a decision point and that decision should include all of the Kenai for weather. Fairbanks is a arctic dessert and not nearly as spectacular as the Kenai peninsula and SE Alaska.
We envy anyone taking the marine ferry with their rig. The Juneau Fjord Express out of Skagway/Haines was fabulous.
Can't say much about the Caribbean jewelery stores in Juneau and Skagway, same stores, people and products. It just does not fit Alaska. Moreover the cruise ships bus the cruisers to their lodges, etc, so good to avoid.
Below is the basics of a GS Caravan Tour which was shared by a fellow camper and could also be helpful for planning.
