Hello,

Has your father considered doing a land and sea trip to Alaska? The Alaska Marine Highway is an absolutely wonderful way to get to/from the last frontier. In case you don't know, it is a ferry system that runs from Bellingham, WA to Haines, AK (road link to Anchorage), with many port of call options along the way, or other points of entry (including Prince Rupert, BC).

I certainly recommend the Al-Can highway, it is a gorgeous and unique experience, but taking the ferry one way is a once in a lifetime type experience as well.

That's my two bits worth,
G

AK Marine Highway website --
<a href="http://www.dot.state.ak.us/amhs/index.html" target="_blank">http://www.dot.state.ak.us/amhs/index.html</A>