John, seriously, I cannot even thank you enough. Your post has been so amazingly helpful. Thank you so much for the time, suggestions, and willingness to share your expertise.

I've actually finally been able to put together a very rough draft of our itinerary. There's obviously still a lot of room for change - and some days I don't know much. Again though, I'm so grateful for all the patience you guys have given me.

If it wouldn't be too much trouble, if anyone would be able to quickly look through these ideas and continue the advice giving that would be wonderful.

Once more thank you, thank you.

Oh, additionally as a further note, we're using frequent flyer points to purchase our tickets, which unfortunately really limits the times we can go. Our choices are either the 15th or 22nd of June - both flights arriving around midnight. Any suggestions on which one would be better?

Day One, Arrive in Anchorage - crash at Courtyard Marriot (once again using points for a free room)

Day Two, Spend the day in Anchorage, visiting such places as the Native Heritage Center and maybe Tony Knowles Biking Trail. (I've heard good things about both - any opinions or other must do activities?)

Day Three, I'm debating here. We can either stay in Anchorage and take a four/six hour Prince William Sound tour or head to Kenai Fjords and do our boating there instead.

If we choose to stay in Anchorage, we'd most likely do the tour first thing and then drive to Seward. With both choices however, we'd follow John's advice and stop along the way at places he mentioned like the Portage Glacier visitor center, Wildlife Conservation Center, etc.

Suggestions? (:

Day Four, First part at least in Seward - check out Exit Glacier and Sealife Center. Then perhaps head all the way down into Homer?

Day Five, Head back to Anchorage/Talkeetna. Do something that afternoon.

Day Six, Travel to Denali and enjoy some sort of river rafting trip (with Denali Outdoor Center maybe?). Later take a nearby hike. You guys know anything less visited, moderate level, and nice?

Day Seven, All day shuttle bus trip into the park. Follow John's advice.

Day Eight, Any additional activities between Denali and Anchorage as we head back. Our flight leaves at 1:10am - so we have most of the day.