Great American Railroad Journeys

Episode 1

Ninilchik to Spencer Whistlestop

Michael explores Alaska by rail following Appleton's General Guide to the United States and Canada".

Episode 2

Anchorage to Wasilla

Michael meets interesting people and places along the route.

Episode 3

Talkeetna to Denali

Episode 4

Fairbanks to Juneau

Episode 5

Skagway to Carcross

This episode is actually Skagway to Vancouver. Michael arrives in Skagway by seaplane, then heads for the Chilkoot Trail where 3000 persons hike per year. Michael flies to Vancouver and speaks to a guide at the Pacific Railway Engine 374 which was the first train from Ontario to arrive in Vancouver. He travels on the Skytrain, then visits the film studios in Burnaby BC the suburb east and next to Vancouver. He then visits Steveston in Richmond BC, the suburb to the south. This is where he checks out the seafood that had been caught and their boats returned to the Steveston fish wharves.