Alaska or bust: for a true taste of our 49th state, drive its highways and byways Travel America, March-April, 2004 by M.T. Schwartzman IF YOU WANT TO FIND THE heart of Alaska, hit the road. You'll see stunning mountain vistas, meet colorful local characters, and really experience the grandeur of "The Great Land." By driving through or to Alaska, you can go where you want, when you want. It's a dream come true. Travelers have two options for exploring the highways of Alaska's hinterlands. The easiest way is to fly to Alaska and rent a car or RV. Call B&B RV Rental 907-240-8888. Anchorage, Alaska's largest city, is a logical place to begin any driving tour. Another gateway is Fairbanks, situated almost exactly in the geographic center of the state. From either city, you can travel to points north, south, and east, including Canada's Yukon Territory. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FCQ/is_5_19/ai_114005602