Alaska- Dad's bucket list place to visit *advice needed*

[tt_johnsclist]

The previous responses are great, fly to anchorage and get him on boats and trains. Lots of great cruises out of Seward. Train to Denali would be great. There is also a train we took down by Turnagain Arm that was a cool trip.

 

[timekiller13]

It’s been said. But rent an RV in anchorage. Great Alaskan holidays. Then just go.

My wife and I did that few years ago and it was hand down the best trip we’ve ever done.

Dad and I hunted Kodiak a couple years later. Physically he could do that then. Now, he can’t. If I had was going to take him back up there it would be a RV trip.

I’d block off at least one month. But 2 weeks would get you a great experience.

 

[Joel/AK]

A glacier is about an hour and a half north of Anchorage. You can walk right on the glacier. Atleast you used to be able to. Its a tourist spot.

Might catch a salmon run at ship creek right in Anchorage. Otherwise the Kenai would be the best bet.
I took my wife on the train trip from ANC to Fairbanks one year. Excellent trip. Kind of pricy during the summer but its real nice. Rather unique experience since folks can still flag the train down to get to the town

I agree with the RV rental. Take your time, dont push your dad and enjoy.