Great Alaskan Railroad Journeys - Season 1

Season 1

Episodes

Ninilchik to Spencer Whistlestop
Michael Portillo heads for the Last Frontier of the United States. In Seward, Michael feeds a rescued sea otter pup.

Anchorage to Wasilla
In Anchorage, Michael prepares to join the US Arctic Warriors for parachute training.

Talkeetna to Denali
Michael travels north to explore the remote former goldrush settlement of Talkeetna.

Fairbanks to Juneau
At Fairbanks, Michael discovers how gold prospectors liberated precious metal from the soil.

Skagway to Carcross
Michael Portillo embarks on a second spectacular rail journey through Alaska to Canada. A dog musher tells Michael how huskies helped to build Alaska.
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