Can anyone in this forum tell me the best time of year to ride into Alaska? Looking to ride from Dallas to Ankorage this summer.

 

I have friends that work for Alaska Airlines. They all told me August is the time to go. Man I envy you! I have 5 more years to go to retire. The first thing I want to do is ride to Alaska!
I'm really looking forward to your report when you get back.

 

Thanks SBB. I'm not retired, I just got tired of waiting to do something like this. August gives me plenty of time to plan. I ordered the Milepost book and my TomTom Rider2 should be delivered today. Small steps...

 

I found this on the Milepost website....

[ul][*]May: fewer people on the road, can be fine weather.[*]June: long days averaging 20 hours of daylight.[*]July: busiest month on the highway, can also be the wettest.[*]August: trees start to turn colors, nights get chilly.[*]September: fall colors, first frost and snow possible in some areas, uncrowded ferries. [/ul]

 

Thanks Wild Bill! Decisions decisions...