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Clothing Comfort Chart
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Short-Sleeved
Shirt, Shorts
Long-Sleeved
Shirt, Jeans/Slacks
Warm Hat, and
Gloves
Comfortable
Walking Shoes
Waterproof Boots Insulated Boots Long Underwear Windbreaker
or Jacket
Wool Sweater or
Fiberfill Vest
Winter Coat
Interior
Arctic
Southwest
Inside Passage
Southcentral
Additional clothing should be considered for trips that include extreme activity, remote locations or multiple days outdoors.
Travel Tips
Things to Remember: Alaska's larger towns and cities have major
medical facilities, full banking services and other traveler conveniences.
Holidays: Alaska observes all major U.S. holidays, as well as Seward's
Day on the last Monday in March and Alaska Day on October 18.
Time Zones: Almost all of Alaska is in the Alaska Time Zone, which
is one hour earlier than Pacific Time. e most western Aleutian Islands
are on Hawaiian-Aleutian Time.
Driving: Road conditions vary by season, but current conditions for any
state road can be found by calling 511 from within Alaska for a recorded
message or by visiting 511.alaska.gov. Alaska and Canada will honor a
valid driver's license from any state or country for 90 days aer entry.
Seat belts must be worn by all drivers and passengers while driving
anywhere in Alaska.
Crossing the Border: To cross the U.S.-Canadian border via land, air
or sea, you must have a government-issued passport; an Enhanced Driver's
License; or Trusted Traveler Program Cards. Please visit cbp.gov for updated
identification requirements in advance of your trip. You can take your dog or
cat through Canada with proof of a current rabies vaccination. Inquire ahead
regarding permits for other animals or birds. You cannot enter Canada if you
have a criminal record (this includes DUI).
Firearms: For information on carrying firearms through Canada,
contact the Canadian Firearms Centre at (800) 731-4000 or visit their
website at rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
Disabled Visitor Services: Alaska offers a broad range of
year-round vacation experiences for persons with disabilities. For
resources and referrals, visit the State of Alaska ADA website at
doa.alaska.gov/ada. Visitors can also contact Access Alaska at
(907) 248-4777, Challenge Alaska at (907) 344-7399 or Southeast Alaska
Independent Living at sailinc.org for more information.
Hunting and Fishing: Visit the Alaska Department of Fish and Game
website, adfg.alaska.gov, for information regarding licenses, permits and
regulations, and for updates on current conditions. Purchase licenses and
permits online or by mail directly from the department; fishing licenses and
king salmon stamps are also available at many local businesses.
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