Edosmar
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I was told is Alberta Canada that B.C. meant Bring Cash. Alaska is bigger so bring many credit cards and lots of cash. It is true that at times you can find pull offs along the roads and can spend the night. but campgrounds want your cash. Dry camp $15-$25, water and electric $28-$43 and full hookup whatever we can get. Discount fishing trip if you stay at our campground only $240 each. Park in Anchorage $1 an hour for cars, could not find parking for large RV. I am finding that Milepost is mostly put together to promote businesses that pay to have an add in it. Most tourist information stations are there to sell you something. All Native People are modern artists, just grab handfuls $20, to purchase anything made by a Native Person. I grew up in a tourist town and know that summer is short and the store owners have to make their money when the tourists are there but it seems that all of Alaska is one big tourist trap. Want a hamburger and fries $10.95 Draft beer $5.00.
The best price for gas $3.99.9 to well over $5.85 in Canada.
Roads are much better than I expected. We took the top of the world hwy. and found it to be a bit rough but no problem and most roads to be well paved. Expected prices foe food to be higher and they are. We planned on spending at least 4 months seeing Alaska but are thinking of cutting that down. For the most part glad we came but won't be back.
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Popsie
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Well, if Alaska is too expensive for your tastes, don't even think about visiting Hawaii (or New York City).
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The prices for camping, gas and food are the same as here in the north east where we spend a lot of our time. I don't see a big difference.
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Popsie wrote:Well, if Alaska is too expensive for your tastes, don't even think about visiting Hawaii (or New York City).
....or Europe!
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johnwalkerpa1
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Yes, many things in Alaska are expensive. But it varies a lot. If you grocery shop at Walmart, Safeway, Fred Meyer etc, prices on many things were the same as at home. Gas was about the same price as at home in the more populated areas and more in the out of the way places, just like anywhere.
Of course you can spend as little or as much as you like at restaurants, gift shops, etc.
What really can drive the price up are some of the tours. But, these are also some of the best ways to see things that you cannot see thru the windshield.....the cost was worth it to us but it's all in where your priorities are...
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Joy
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Tourist trap? We didn't think so. If you remember, they have to import a lot of foodstuffs, etc. As said, out of the way stores are more (sometimes MUCH more) than larger populationed areas but that is the same in the south 48, too. Fuel is pricier, but it is pricier all across Canada, too. I, too, found the Milepost less helpful than I expected but it does have good maps and helps point out landmarks, etc., that you might miss otherwise.
See ya' down the road!
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or Key West...
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How much did you pay for the greatest views on earth? How much did you pay for the pictures and memories? Was it worth the price?
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As a CG owner with a eight month season, I do not see how any CG can make it with a four month season. Pretty easy math... 2X what we normally pay or more. This ASSUMES a high occupancy rate which in this economy is doubtful.
Tourist Trap or Tourist Mecca? Guess it comes down to your ATTITUDE. OP, are you going to make the best of it or keep complaining? I agree four months is more than I'd spend but I'm not a fisherman.
This post is my opinion (free advice). It is not intended to influence anyone's judgment nor do I advocate anyone do what I propose.
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JRS & B
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Can expect food all the way up in Alaska to be as cheap as at a local vacation spot like Disney World (by the way, that is a joke).
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