Hi Mary, and Welcome to the Great American RoadTrip forum.

You could not have timed your question better. A roadtrip colleague on here has just been to Alaska, and written his report. As well as that, you may be interested in my trip last year. I have made three solo trips to Alaska; through Alaska; and back.

I would highly recommend that you get hold of a copy of The Milepost as soon as possible. Although focused very much on the trip to Alaska and back, it has all the information for all the roads, towns and sights throughout Alaska. You really would do yourself a great disfavour if you did not get and study that.

Enjoy, and when you come back, we would love to read about your adventures as well.

Lifey