Geography is not my strength, but when I try to use maps on the comp, the area is so large that if I want any details on town/city names, I can't see what territories I'm in... have to zoom way out.
Thanks for the suggestions on a good guide, and information about the ferry to Prince Rupert. I'll be cycling from Virginia to Washington from April through July, so by the time I fly back out in August to pick up the journey and do AK, my experience will be increased by leaps and bounds, as this is my first long tour. It will give me an idea of what my pace is, and what option I should choose in cycling to AK, which is my true desire.
I'd been told that I should be "out" of AK, and dashing through Washington, and Oregon by the end of Sept, in order to avoid freezing weather and snow. This is why I chose the season I chose. To avoid harsh winter weather in Alaska, Canada, Washington, Oregon, and even Southern CA.
I'll look into Bells Alaska guide online also.
There are months to research and prepare for this, or to recognize that I can only ferry up to AK, and cycle in AK, then finish the 2011 tour and plan another tour to just cycle up to AK with a longer time-frame, more experience, and perhaps some other touring cyclists.