enjoyinglife Posted July 25, 2016 #1 Share Posted July 25, 2016 I rented a green jeep in Skagway. I have Murrays guide. What are the things recommended not to miss? For example, stop to see emerald lake, etc. Thanks in advance Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted July 26, 2016 #2 Share Posted July 26, 2016 With the jeep, ride out to Dyea. Do your homework, and find out about the area history. Simple via a google search. On the Klondike Highway- refer to Murray's guide and stop where YOU want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enjoyinglife Posted July 26, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted July 26, 2016 With the jeep, ride out to Dyea. Do your homework, and find out about the area history. Simple via a google search. On the Klondike Highway- refer to Murray's guide and stop where YOU want to. Thanks. I wasn't sure there was enough time to do both Dyea and the you know hwy so thx. I'll look up Dyea now. Do u think 3 adults would enjoy the Klondike gold fields? I see most people excellent reviews usually have kids with them Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaNewEngland Posted July 29, 2016 #4 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Are you on a cruise? How long do you have? We are renting a car and have about 12 hrs. Do you need a Jeep to do Dyea? I am wondering whether it's worth going as far as Whitehorse, or just to Emerald Lake. We will choose a couple of places along the way to do some hikes of 2 hrs or so. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogmommy Posted July 29, 2016 #5 Share Posted July 29, 2016 All you need is to download Murray's guide, this was my favorite day by far in 12 days in Alaska! Check out our pics to totally get you pumped, nothing will prep you for what you will be viewing http://www.twoklicks.com/#!alaska/jhvxq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Aurora Posted July 29, 2016 #6 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Are you on a cruise? How long do you have? We are renting a car and have about 12 hrs. Do you need a Jeep to do Dyea?I am wondering whether it's worth going as far as Whitehorse, or just to Emerald Lake. We will choose a couple of places along the way to do some hikes of 2 hrs or so. Thanks. The road from Skagway to Dyea doesn't require a 4-wheel drive vehicle. While I love Whitehorse, I would not suggest driving to Whitehorse round trip from Skagway with a twelve hour port call. While scenery is subjective (i.e., what I find stunning others might find blah) for me the most interesting scenery is from Skagway to Emerald Lake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosy1013 Posted July 30, 2016 #7 Share Posted July 30, 2016 I rented a green jeep in Skagway. I have Murrays guide. What are the things recommended not to miss? For example, stop to see emerald lake, etc. Thanks in advance Sent from my iPad using Forums Also doing this in Skagway, so would like to hear what everyone has to say. Def planning on Emerald Lake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaNewEngland Posted July 30, 2016 #8 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Thanks for the input. The consensus does seem to be the best scenery ends at Emerald Lake. But Whitehorse is only a little further and I wondered if it's interesting. The main thing I've found thus far is the 1920s riverboat that you can tour. But skipping it would give us more time to hike and less pressure on the return drive. Our port date is August 17 by the way. Renting from Avis as they open earlier and close later, giving us more time out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted July 30, 2016 #9 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Thanks for the input. The consensus does seem to be the best scenery ends at Emerald Lake. But Whitehorse is only a little further and I wondered if it's interesting. The main thing I've found thus far is the 1920s riverboat that you can tour. But skipping it would give us more time to hike and less pressure on the return drive.Our port date is August 17 by the way. Renting from Avis as they open earlier and close later, giving us more time out. I will see you at the rental counter! ;) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaNewEngland Posted August 5, 2016 #10 Share Posted August 5, 2016 I will see you at the rental counter! ;) :) I'm gonna try to be there really early! I hear it can get crowded and you end up waiting for your car. Getting really excited about this trip! Have a great time on your cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted August 6, 2016 #11 Share Posted August 6, 2016 I'm gonna try to be there really early! I hear it can get crowded and you end up waiting for your car.Getting really excited about this trip! Have a great time on your cruises. Thanks. :) Day 2 of Radiance. Cold and rainy, but...hey...it's Alaska. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted August 6, 2016 #12 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Thanks for the input. The consensus does seem to be the best scenery ends at Emerald Lake. But Whitehorse is only a little further and I wondered if it's interesting. The main thing I've found thus far is the 1920s riverboat that you can tour. But skipping it would give us more time to hike and less pressure on the return drive.Our port date is August 17 by the way. Renting from Avis as they open earlier and close later, giving us more time out. A "little" farther is 80 miles round trip. Adding Whitehorse is dull scenery driving. I've been there several times for specific reasons. But it absolutely is NOT worth the trip for the "riverboat" you mention. Another "riverboat" you can easily see is at Pioneer Park in Fairbanks- if a "must"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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