Grizzly Man (DVD 2005)
A devastating take on grizzly bear activists Timothy Treadwell and Amie Huguenard, who were killed in October of 2003 while living among grizzlies in Alaska.
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Keeble, John. Out of the Channel: The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill in Prince William Sound
On April 8, 1989, two weeks after the oil tanker Exxon Valdez spilled 11 million gallons of oil into Alaska's Prince William Sound, Keeble arrived there on assignment for the Village Voice. He remained through September, visiting affected areas and talking to hundreds of scientists, fishermen and other natives, and public and corporate officials.
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Krakauer, Jon. Into the Wild
Why did Christopher McCandless trade a bright future - a college education, material comfort, uncommon ability and charm - for death by starvation in an abandoned bus in the woods of Alaska? This is the question that Jon Krakauer's book tries to answer.
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Lonely Planet Alaska
Lonely Planet is at its guidebook best when it's covering isolated regions where those little details of shelter, food, and transportation are of more than passing concern. The guide gives extensive information on hiking, kayaking, white-water rafting, fishing, cycling, and skiing, as well as a special section covering the state's spectacular wilderness areas and flora and fauna.
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Frommer's Alaska
Frommer's Alaska features colour photos of the spectacular scenery and amazing wildlife that await you in America’s last frontier. This detailed guide is personally researched by a lifelong resident, who offers insights into how to discover the real Alaska. You’ll find complete details on whale watching, sea kayaking, hiking, salmon fishing, funky small towns, Gold Rush saloons, glaciers, scenic drives, and more. Buy Labels: Alaska, Travel Guide
Muir, John. Travels in Alaska
Take a trip to last century's Alaska through Muir's clean, easy-going, enthusiastic prose. He wrote the way he took pictures, with insight, attention, care and genuine feeling. It's a lovely look into a beautiful land and its inhabitants the way it used to be, told in a flowing narrative that is far less rushed than contemporary travel tales. Buy
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Murie, Margaret E. and Terry Tempest Williams (Foreword). Two in the Far North
Two in the Far North is the life story of Margaret Murie, who grew up in Alaska before it was a state, tramped its wild lands before they were mapped, and has worked hard to preserve its wild places. With her husband, she spent fifty years exploring and mapping the wilderness of Alaska, researching, studying, and counting its wildlife by dogsled, snowshoe, skis, boat, and floatplane - sometimes with a baby in tow. Buy
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National Geographic Guide to the National Parks: Alaska
This is a typically well designed and beautifully illustrated book from the National Geographic Society. It is great to flip through and grabs your attention. If you love nature, Alaska and beautiful photos, this might be a book for you. Buy
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Ripley, Kate. Best Places Alaska: The Best Lodgings, Outdoor Adventures, and Restaurants
Home to fantastic fjords, breathtaking coastlines, rushing rivers, temperate rain forests, majestic mountains, glorious glaciers, a wealth of wildlife, and a rich cultural heritage, Alaska hosts 1.3 million tourists a year. Best Places Alaska offers these adventure-seekers newly updated recommendations on the finest sights and attractions of the Last Frontier. Buy
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Scoggins, Dow. Discovering Denali: A Complete Reference Guide to Denali National Park and Mount McKinley
Preparing for a trip where there could be sunshine, cloud, rain, or even an earthquake is a daunting task. Discovering Denali is a compendium of all things Denali, including hiking and climbing maps, summer and winter activities, wildlife, local towns, and state parks. Buy
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The Alaska Almanac
How cold does Alaska get in the winter? How do you tell a cheechako from a sourdough? Are iceworms for real? From airplanes to zip codes, you'll find all the answers right here. This annual guide to America's vast northern state is chock-full of amusing and informative details, sidebars, history, maps, recipes, and tips on living in the Far North. BuyLabels: Alaska, Travel Guide
The Last Frontier: Incredible Tales of Survival, Exploration, and Adventure from Alaska Magazine
Taken from the pages of Alaska Magazine and its predecessor, The Alaska Sportsman, these stories represent 67 years of work by Alaskan writers. The tales are as diverse as the writers themselves, ranging from a memoir piece by a nurse who managed a hospital in Barrow in 1921 to a present-day account of a bear-watching trip to Mount Katmai by mystery writer Dana Stabenow. BuyLabels: Alaska, Armchair Travel
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