My family is planning on going on a cruise to Alaska in two years. We’ve been saving for a couple years already, and are on target to accumulate the required funds by 2012. In the meantime, I want to get to know as much about Alaska as possible so I can appreciate all the stunning sights I’m sure to see while on the cruise. Towards that end, I’m reading James Michener’s novel Alaska, and am interested in watching various documentaries, such as 2008′s Over Alaska, which originally aired on PBS.
I missed the original broadcast, but I can get the Over Alaska Blu-ray at Buy.com. This high-quality Blu-ray disc contains amazing footage of Alaska as viewed mostly through the air — a perspective of the 49th state that’s rarely seen by those who live in the “lower 48.” In addition to unique views of Mt. McKinley and massive glaciers, the filmmakers also take a tour through some ghost towns left over from the Klondike Gold Rush. I’ve read about the gold rush, and it sounds like one of the most exciting times in American history!
Anyway, this Over Alaska Blu-ray disc is on sale for $10.01 right now. That’s a fantastic price for Blu-ray, so I’m definitely adding this title to my personal Wish List!