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Gardens in Alaska
Alaska has no shortage of beautiful landscape, wilderness and scenery. Because of its natural wilderness, not too many people would think of visiting gardens in the state. But there are a few organized gardens, some small and some larger, for tourists to visit. Featured Gardens:  Alaska Botanical GardensThe plans for the Alaska Botanical Garden were begun in 1983 with their grand opening happening only in 1993. The gardens today comprise over 110 acres of spruce / birch woodland ...  Georgeson Botanical GardensLocated on the campus of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, Georgeson Botanical Garden is nationally recognized for its plant research and education and focuses on teaching the ... |
 Map of Alaska Gardens to Visit
Gardens To See uses Google™ Maps technology to provide an overview of all gardens to visit in a particular region. -> Launch Map
Listed Gardens in Alaska by City Anchorage : Alaska Botanical Gardens Fairbanks : Georgeson Botanical Gardens, Kathryn Stanton Patty Memorial Garden Homer : Pratt Museum Botanical Gardens Juneau : Glacier Gardens Rainforest Sitka : Sitka Pioneer Home and Gardens Skagway : Jewell Gardens |
 | A woman who went to Alaska by: May Kellogg Sullivan This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our ... [reviews] |
 | Traveler's Guide to Alaskan Camping: Alaska and Yukon Camping With RV or Tent (Traveler's Guide series) by: Mike Church Detailed routes and advice for exploring Alaska and northwestern Canada are provided in this guide for RV and tent campers. This grand tour of Alaska covers in detail the Alaskan Highway, routes throughout the Yukon and Alaska, and the ferry system in southeastern Alaska. Close to 500 campgrounds throughout the region are listed with pictures, descriptions of ... [reviews] |
 | The Alaska Cruise Handbook: A Mile-by-Mile Guide by: Joe Upton Enjoy every minute of your Alaska vacation! With this comprehensive guide to the sights and stops on Alaska and Northwest Passage cruises, you can plan your trip and choose the ports and excursions that you find most appealing. With the author's own wonderful Alaska stories and information on wildlife, native culture, landmarks, historical sites, shopping, and more, you won't miss a thing. ... [reviews] |
 | The Milepost 2011: Alaska Travel Planner Since 1949, The Bible of North Country Travel! Delivering more information for traveling in Alaska and Northwest Canada than any other source. Updated annually, don't hit the road without it! [reviews] |
 | Frommer's Alaska Cruises and Ports of Call (Frommer's Color Complete) by: Fran Wenograd Golden Frommer's Complete Guides - IN FULL COLOR
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 | Hamptons Havens: The Best of Hamptons Cottages and Gardens (Hamptons Cottages & Gardens) by: Hamptons Cottages and Gardens Magazine A lavish look at the private homes of the storied Hamptons, with gorgeous photographs and engaging text that discusses the history, decor and architecture from an insider's perspective. [reviews] |
 | A Guide to the Gardens of Kyoto by: Marc Treib Designed for the layman as well as the professional, this concise yet comprehensive guide provides both practical information and theoretical insights into the design of the Japanese garden. Kyoto, the capital of Japan for over one thousand years, possesses a richness of garden art without equal as a living chronicle of Japanese cultural history and environmental design. Following the ... [reviews] |
 | Gardens Across America, East of the Mississippi: The American Horticulatural Society's Guide to American Public Gardens and Arboreta (Volume I) by: John H. Russell Gardening is one of America's most popular hobbies, and attendance at public gardens and arboreta continues to rise. Gardens Across America is a comprehensive two-volume guide to nearly 2,000 gardens. Each entry in this state-by-state guide contains such basic information as hours of operation and directions as well asa listing of activities, educational programs, and any unique ... [reviews] |
