RV travel experts Joe and Vicki Kieva tell you what to expect and how to prepare for an RV trip to Alaska. Topics include:

* What to Expect
* Road Conditions and Driving Tips, Campgrounds, Fuel Stops, Repair
* Facilities, Grocery Stores, Restaurants
* How to Prepare
* Vehicle Preparation, Personal Preparation, Crossing the Border,
* Documents, Money
* Alaska Ferry System
* Making Reservations, Boarding the Ferry, Eating and Sleeping
* Accommodations

Joe and Vicki Kieva are best known for their "how-to" RV books, magazine articles and seminars. Their RV travels have taken them throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and six European countries.
* video approx: 60 minutes *

EXTRAS: detailed maps – visual campground guide , B&B's, and more – great restaurants - attractions contact information – save valuable time and money by seeing and planning your trip "before" you leave home!
* approx. 45 minutes *
 

John Holod
The adventure begins on beautiful Vancouver Island in British Columbia with a visit to Telegraph Cove, possibly the best place on Earth to view Orca (killer whales). We continue north to Ketchikan, Alaska's first city on the Inside Passage. Here we explore the spectacular Misty Fjords National Monument by kayak and float plane. We also learn about the art of totem pole carving and watch as they are created. A short side trip by ferry takes us to Prince Of Wales Island, which has more than 2,000 miles of logging roads for exploration. The island is also known for its luxury fishing lodges.

Wrangell calls itself "Alaska's Hidden Jewel", and is paradise for those seeking outdoor adventure! Many say that if you're looking for the real Alaska, you'll find it here. The Anan Bear Observatory is considered to be one of the best in the state and the only place where black and brown bears feed together. We take an exciting jet boat tour up the Stikine River - the last great un-dammed river on the continent - and visit Telegraph Creek as well as the Grand Canyon of the Stikine.

The ferry becomes part of the adventure as we head north through the Wrangell Narrows - the single most difficult navigational stretch on the Passage. Petersburg is Alaska's "Little Norway" and Southeast's busiest processing port, home to the area's largest fishing fleet. Sitka was once the Russian capital of Alaska and is one of the most beautiful spots on our route. We explore the town's history and native culture. The Alaska Raptor Center offers a close-up at eagles. A wildlife cruise to St. Lazaria Island lets us observe whales, puffins, sea lions and otters. A snorkeling tour reveals Alaska's underwater world.

Juneau is the state capital. The biggest attraction is Mendenhall Glacier, which we explore with an exciting helicopter tour and glacier trek. Some of the best humpback whale watching is within a short boat ride of town. Incredible glacier calving and towering cliffs can be seen at nearby Tracy Arm. Side trips take us to beautiful Glacier Bay and the quirky little town of Pelican.

Our adventure ends with a tour of historic Skagway and more wilderness adventures in Haines, including a river tour, an air boat ride and panning for gold.

Imagine taking a tour of Alaska and bringing your home along for the ride! Join us on our RV adventure and get helpful tips to plan your own vacation. 

Length: 45 minutes