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Skookum Roadhouse, at the intersection of the Steese Highway and Circle Hot Springs Road has a café, bar, lodging, convenience store, liquor store, gas/diesel, propane, heating oil, local crafts, laundry, showers, potable water, Wi-Fi, and a gold mining camp. We are a Yukon Quest checkpoint. Open year-round. Visit www.skookumgoldcamp. com. Phone 907-520-5432.
26 Glacier Cruise in Whittier, Alaska. Phillips Cruises & Tours’ pioneered the day cruise industry in 1958. Explore the highest concentration of named glaciers in the world while looking for wildlife and migratory birds in Prince William Sound. Travel aboard highspeed catamarans in first-class comfort and modern style with large picture windows, comfortable seating, USB charging stations, observation decks, and clean restrooms on smoke-free vessels. Every cruise includes an industry exclusive “No Seasickness guarantee,” hot meal and professional narration. Whittier is 63 miles south of Anchorage. This is one Alaska experience you won’t want to miss! Daily May–September. Coach and Rail Service.
Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities information system for road construction, delays/closures, driving conditions and road weather camera. Dial 511 on the phone or visit 511.alaska.gov
Private passenger ferry service is available from Alaska Fjordlines Express with service between Skagway, Haines and Juneau; phone 907-766-3395 or 1-800-320-0146, or visit www.alaskafjordlines.com.
The Alaska Railroad offers daily passenger service during the summer offering complete travel packages (day trips and travel packages), with glass dome ceilings, full-service dining. Service includes daily round-trip service between Anchorage, Girdwood and Seward; northbound/southbound service to/from Wasilla, Talkeetna, Denali National Park and Fairbanks; and service from Anchorage, Girdwood, and Portage to Whittier, where passengers can connect to Prince William Sound cruises, Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop and scenic Grandview Valley. Reduced service in winter, when service between Anchorage and Fairbanks is available on weekends and select mid-week dates. Special event trains year-round.
The Alaska Railroad offers daily passenger service during the summer offering complete travel packages (day trips and travel packages), with glass dome ceilings, full-service dining. Service includes daily round-trip service between Anchorage, Wasilla, Talkeetna, Denali National Park and Fairbanks. Reduced service in winter, when service between Anchorage and Fairbanks is available on weekends and select mid-week dates.
The Alaska Railroad offers daily passenger service during the summer offering complete travel packages (day trips and travel packages), with glass dome ceilings, full-service dining. Service includes daily round-trip service from Anchorage, Girdwood, and Portage to Whittier, where passengers can connect to Prince William Sound cruises,
Anchorage Ship Creek RV Park where activities and amusements are at your doorstep with full hook-ups, pull-thru sites, pet friendly, with gift shop, wifi and laundry.
