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Alaska Adventure

A June 2002 trip to Alaska by Seeking Wonders

The Train... Photo - Aurora Express B&B, Alaska, United States More Photos
Quote: Highlights of a fantastic 8-day journey to see the wonders of Alaska up close -- no cruise ship required!
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1. Spending the night in a refurbished train caboose at the Aurora Express B&B -- really neat experience. 2. Denali/Mt. McKinley was a wildlife adventure, going 86 miles into the park to see Caribou, Grizzlies, Moose, Foxes, Sheep, Eagles... 3. Whitewater rafting in Healy was great fun 4. Day cruising the Kenai Fjords is superb, beautiful scenery and wildlife 5. Taking the tram to the top of Mt. Alyeska had breathtaking views!Quick Tips: Skip the cruise ship and start in Fairbanks and work your way to Anchorage/Seward on the coast, staying at B&Bs, renting cars, and using the fabulous Alaskan Railroad to get aroundBest Way To Get Around: The Alaska Railroad is...Read More

Aurora Express B&B￿ Best of IgoUgo

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The Train... Photo - Aurora Express B&B, Alaska, United States
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Stay in one of several refurbished train cars from the Alaska Railroad -- a very unique experience! We stayed in a caboose that had chairs in the 'roof' of the train car where you could read and see a breathtaking view of mountains/river... Breakfasts are family style with a great variety of casseroles, french toast, fruit, etc. For Father's Day the host dressed up in a Moose costume and poured champagne for mimosas and let the Dad's vote on what to have for breakfast! You also get to use the traditional B&B (Forget-me-Not Lodge)next to the train - it has a great den area with a massive curving sofa with wall-to-wall window views of the scenery and a stuffed polar bear that the owner had to sho...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on July 17, 2002

Aurora Express B&B￿
1540 Chena Ridge Road
Alaska Range, Alaska
800-221-0073

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Seeking Wonders
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