12 best alaska books

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HELPFUL PLANNING ADVICE

Find what you need faster with color-coded category icons and easier-to-read two-column text.

GORGEOUS COLOR PHOTOS

Beautiful photos packed throughout will fuel your wanderlust.

ITINERARIES AND MAPS

Itineraries, maps, travel tips, and neighborhood guides will acquaint you with Alaska and help you maximize your time.

IN-DEPTH FEATURES AND EXPLANATIONS

Learn about history, culture, and more with in-depth spotlight features

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Since 1949, the bible of North Country Travel

Construction of the world famous Alaska Highway sparked creation of the first edition of The MILEPOST in 1949. Today, this legendary three-pound 700+ page guidebook is the longest running, most detailed and most comprehensive source for travel in Alaska and Western Canada. The MILEPOST is a guide for travel planning and inspiration, as well as an essential tool for navigating on the road. Coined, “the bible of North Country travel,” and ranked the best-selling guide to Alaska by Publisher’s Weekly, this guidebook has a dedicated community of travelers and locals that don’t leave home without a dog-eared, well-loved copy of The MILEPOST on their dashboard.

90 Scenic Routes

Centered around the world famous Alaska Highway, the MILEPOST logs 30 major routes and 60 side trips in Alaska and Western Canada.

100+ Maps

The MILEPOST includes 100+ maps of routes and communities as well as a large 31-inch by 21-inch pull-out “Plan-A-Trip” map.

Mile-By-Mile Highway Logs

A team of experienced field editors update attractions, activities and services along 15,000+ miles of highway annually to keep information current and accurate.

Access to the Digital Edition

The same pages that fill the print edition are included as a mobile option, available in iOS and Android as an eBook.

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Get Inspired

Moon’s local authors share the best things to do, see, and eat for a variety of travelers, so you’ll find your bliss whether you’re a beach bum, a history buff, a foodie, or still figuring it out

Plan Your Adventure

Travel your way with customizable itineraries and strategic lists that highlight all of your must-sees, as well as hidden gems you’ll love

Travel with Confidence

Moon provides everything you need, including helpful background, insider tips, and detailed maps, to experience your perfect trip

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Get Inspired

Moon’s local authors share the best things to do, see, and eat for a variety of travelers, so you’ll find your bliss whether you’re a beach bum, a history buff, a foodie, or still figuring it out

Plan Your Adventure

Travel your way with customizable itineraries and strategic lists that highlight all of your must-sees, as well as hidden gems you’ll love

Travel with Confidence

Moon provides everything you need, including helpful background, insider tips, and detailed maps, to experience your perfect trip