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Farm fields in Palmer 5th Avenue Mall in downtown Anchorage Arial view of the Aniakchak Caldera Fishing boats and a cruise ship docked in Seward An Arctic Loon or Pacific Loon sitting on its nest
A pod of humpback whales lunge feeding Passengers on a charter in Prince William Sound get to view glaciers up close A couple enjoys the warm waters of Chena Hot Springs Cotton grass filled field in the Selawik Refuge Wetlands A participant in the Iditarod leaves the start
A man poses with a sign in "Downtown Talkeetna" Two people examining a dredge in Nome   The ruins of the 1900-era Kennicott copper mine in Wrangell-St Elias National Park The Alaska Railroad travels through the Denali National Park Two Muskoxen at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Large Animal Research Station
The Klondike Express traverses icy waters Mountains reflect in Tern Lake Four skiers enjoy the view from an enclosed tram ski lift at Alyeska Resort Jets land in Anchorage at sunset Beware of animals on the roadway
Kayakers cruise past a waterfall An Alaska Native woman displays a hand-beaded moose hide coat Alaska has many miles of great snow machining A float plane flying  over Misty Fjords National Monument A young boy learns about sled dogs
Visitors look at a birch canoe Hikers enjoy the view from atop a mountain The early Russian influence on Alaska is displayed through many Russian Orthodox churches Boats fill Sitka Alaska state ferry inside passage
Hikers in the Chugach State Park at sunset Bell & Soapy Smith pose in front of the Red Onion Saloon Two caribou grazing in Denali National Park A brown bear wades through a river The sun rises on the Gulf of Alaksa
Visitors at Chiswell Island viewing Steller Sea Lions Two polar bears shuffle across the Arctic ice Elfin Cove Campers have virtually limitless options in Alaska Native dancers and drummers performing indoors in Barrow
Travelers tour through Totem Bight Historic Park outside of Ketchikan Dall sheep are found in the mountains of Alaska Alaska is home to hundreds of campgrounds and RV parks A musher gives one of his dogs a reassuring pat A winter wonderland greets skiers at one of Alaska
A totem pole stretches skyward Lion Head butte lies in the far off distance as RVs cruise an Alaskan highway Two kayakers in glacier waters A dock in Hoonah Helicopters are becoming the popular choice for flight see-ers
Alaska is home to the largest concentration of bald eagles in the world This old cabin near Wrangell is testament to the city A lone fisherman heads to a float plane A couple enjoying the Matanuska Glacier The setting sun casts a pink hue on snow-covered mountains near Wonder Lake
An oil field by the light of the Arctic sunset A Grizzly bear grazing in fall tundra A man in full native dress at the Chilkat Indian Culture Center Alaska Hospitality Roadside Lodge in McCarthy A flightseeing plane glides over pristine wilderness
A rowboat is moored to a pier in Pelican An Aleut man in traditional hat and parka Motorcycle enthusiasts take break from their journey along the Dalton Highway A man poses with his prize halibut Four fisherman in a drift boat troll for fish on the Kenai River
The Alyeska tram climbs into a purple Alaska sky Fly fishing is a popular pastime for residents and visitors alike This remote snowed-in cabin provides a comfortable shelter from the winter weather Two travellers walking past spirit houses in Eklutna A caribou wanders in an open meadow
Northern lights glow above cabins covered in snow yellow plane in grassy water Flowers line Main Street in Haines A native woman shows off her handmade beaded headband Glaciers are accessible and popular attractions
Alaska is home to incredible downhill skiing A woman examines a gold pan at an exhibit at the Dorothy Page Museum A group exploring one of Alaska The historic House of Wickersham in Juneau Creek Street in Ketchikan
An Alaska train heads north along Turnagain Arm on the Seward Highway A hiker climbs a green hillside near Homer An  Eskimo woman in a beaded headband, wearing a  kuspuk Chicken Creek Outpost at the Chicken Gold Camp Native Woman with a basket of berries
A mother bear and her cub sit near a stream A caribou bull grazing in front of  Mt. Mckinley Fishing vessels on the coast of Southwest Alaska Two kayakers examining Alaska Anchorage, Alaska
A man fly fishes the Chilkoot River near Haines Spectacular mountains rim nearly every coastal community in Alaska A black bear cub hangs out in a tree A young visitor to an ice sculpture contest tries on a new body The influence of Alaska
Ski enthusiasts outside of a lodge Residents of Fairbanks celebrate the town Park rangers in Denali National park make a presentation People setting off on hike near Skagway Arial view of Port Alsworth and mountains
Two men and a dog fish on a frozen lake A red sunset over a fishing boat near Wrangell Busloads of tourists pause atop Stoney Hill, known for its view of Mt McKinley A helicopter prepares to land after a flight seeing tour of the Herbert Glacier near Juneau This tramway in Juneau takes visitors to the top of Mt. Roberts
Sea lions abound in the Pribilofs Lake in Glacial Valley A bear and a fish at Big River Lake where it meets Wolverine Creek A woman touring Alaska by Helicopter A proud fisherman displays his catch
The Riverboat Discovery heads up the river near Fairbanks An Alutiiq dancer Campers relax by the campfire Baby moose running through the woods A fisherman and his pilot board a plane at sunrise
A view of the Golden North Hotel Visitors can discover Alaska Travellers try their hand at mushing Horseback riders pause for a breath-taking view of the Kenai Mountains from a spit near Homer
A humpback whale breaches near the coast Story tellers, artists and dancers at the Alaska Native Heritage Center in Anchorage The Alaska State ferry is known as the Alaska State Marine Highway A large moose grazes on willows A log cabin lodge stands in a small clearing
A man and some children fish at the mouth of the Nome River A couple explores a glacier in Alaska A float plane glides over a landscape green with trees An Athabascans woman prepares fish to be dried Stellar sea lions on Kodiak Island
An Aleut hunter displays his traditional costume Vendors at the Fairbanks farmer A bear relaxing in the Katmai National Park Visitors tour the old mine at the Independence Mine State Historical Park in Willow Creek Valley A group of men showing off their trophy fish
Travellers disembark from a tour bus Fish dries on a rack made in the traditional manner of Alaska Natives A fishing boat piled with nets sets off for a day of fishing Beaufort Sea Ice in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge A frozen river creates a slippery but beautiful attraction in winter
Alaska is a paradise for anglers The Mendenhall Glacier is a short trip from Juneau A fisherman enjoys early morning on a still lake A dog musher departs downtown Anchorage Northwest Natives perform a dance that tells a story
Tour group  looking at a waterfall from a boat deck A family biking the dirt roads of Denali National Park A sign in front of housing in Barrow points to various cities around the world The ruins of the 1900-era Kennicott copper mine in Wrangell-St Elias National Park A day cruise passes through icy waters
Alaska is home to incredible cross-country skiing Yellow-filtered sunset over water The northern lights Caribou In Water Head Deep Trumpeter Swan Cygnets
A mountain pond reflects beautiful scenery in its still waters A canoe race in Kake Cruise ships dock right in downtown Juneau, creating a dramatically lit cityscape at night A team of sled dogs race toward the finish line of the Yukon Quest A sign indicates a State Park lies ahead
Binoculars help visitors to Denali National Park see wildlife up close while maintaining a safe distance Valdez Harbor with moutains in the background Frozen snow covers a  river off the Glenn Highway near Chickaloon A competitor in the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics performs the One-Foot High Kick A caribou warily eyes a group of travellers trying to photograph it
Rafting a wild river Big Lake is known as Alaska A native girl cuddles husky puppies at a culture camp in Kotzebue The blanket toss was traditionally used by Alaska Natives to see across the endless sea ice Ft Abercrombie State Park, coast at sunrise
Two men enjoy Alaska A camper surveys his beach-side campsite A moose feeds in a lake at Mile 124 of the Denali Highway A totem pole stands before a plank house in Totem Bight State Park A native woman stands near a teepee made of animal skins
Mt. McKinley or "Denali" rises high in the background as RVs travel a highway near Trapper Creek Russian cultural heritage dancers perform a folk dance on stage An aerial view of Skagway Anchorage is known as the Air Crossroads of the World as this visitor learns from a sign downtown A man fishing next to his canoe in Tern Lake
Sea otters are common sights in many of Alaska A gallery in Juneau houses beautiful Native Alaskan artwork The tripod will be placed on the frozen Tanana River for the Nenana Ice Classic A bear searches a muddy field for something to eat A view from below of the trans-Alaska oil pipeline
A small native boy participates in a dance with his clan An aerial view of the Hubbard Glacie Trains are a popular form of transportation in Alaska The Alaska railroad Russian folk dancers in authentic brightly colored costumes
Santa People on rafting tour near Cooper Landing Participants in a photography workshop in Denali National Park A man with binoculars admiring the view Amphitheater Mountains from the Denali Highway
Norway Fest in Petersburg Three Aleut dancers perform in a traditional dwelling A woman takes a photo from the window of a bus in Denali National Park Sheep outside of Anchorage A family watches a train winding along the water
A brilliant green marsh with a mountainous background A close up of an Alutiiq dancer headdress A visitor takes a break from skiing to "chill" for a while Clouds dot the sky above the Yukon River near Circle, AK
Two fisherman statues carry a huge salmon in Kodiak A visitor finds a treasure to bring home from Nome Kobuk sand dunes at Kobuk Valley National Park Large walrus Colorful icons decorate the chapel of a Russian Orthodox church in Kodiak
The morning sun glitters of the waters of a harbor and the cruise ship docked there A native dancer dressed as Raven pauses for a moment Float Planes on Lake near Moose Pass A native man plays a drum A fisherman shows off his catch
Native woman wearing a traditional parka in front of drying fish Visitors may try their hand at dog mushing in winter and summer Girls dip their toes in the floatplane dock on Lake Lucille near Wasilla A family on dog mushing ride near Willow Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward
Kids pose with their catch of the day Glacier Queen leaving rookery with waterfall in background An American flag and an Alaskan flag fly together from the mast of a boat Totem poles surround a plank house Emerald green water surrounds a cruise ship in the harbor in Juneau
An American bald eagles feeds its young A shy timber wolf peeks from its hiding place behind a tree Misty purple mountains are reflected in a pond in Denali National Park A polar bear wanders the frozen Arctic landscape A fine catch!
Travelers stop to photograph a view of the Turnagain Spit from a roadside turnout Kennicott Glacier flows south from the Wrangell Mountains in Wrangell-St Elias National Park A pedestrian passes a mural in Juneau depicting animal spirits The Yukon train travelling through White Pass A man and dog sitting in front of a store in Chitina
The northern lights shining above a cabin City view at dusk The White Pass & Yukon Railroad is a narrow gauge railroad The Baranov house is the oldest known Russian structure in the State of Alaska A native woman wearing a traditional parka
Fishing Lures Mt Roberts Tramway in Juneau A couple admiring native artwork Waterfront Shops in Ketchikan A colorful group of float planes are tethered to a floating dock
Three bears with wet fur search a marsh for food A view of the Mendenhall Glacier Salmon fishing on Kodiak Island A cruise ship lit up for the evening is approached by a floatplane in the harbor Fishing boats outside of Gustavus
The cracked surface of one of Alaska A Russian Orthodox Church in Ninilchik A young visitor feeds a tame reindeer at a farm in Palmer A mountain view from the inside of a flightseeing excursion A plane taking off on a frozen runway
A horse pulls a sleigh full of tourists down a snowy road A brilliant green hill appears above glacial ice A man snowmachining on Lake Louise Two domes from a Russian Orthodox church in Dutch Harbor An Athabascan woman shows a beautifully beaded tunic to a disabled visitor
A couple relaxes with a cup of coffee at one of Alaska A wooden sign for Chena Village adorned with antlers Campers relax for the evening on a spit An Alaskan hotel serves up gourmet fare Bring the gold you might find to this gentleman in Tok
A harbor seal takes a rest on floating chunk of ice in Glacier Bay One of the smallest of Tlingit dancers takes a break Some young people model traditional Athabascan ceremonial dress Polar bears are found in the northernmost reaches of Alaska Float planes docked on a calm lake in Juneau
An Aleut boy wearing a traditional hat Whale bones form an arch on the beach near two traditional skin boats Boats share the water with large icebergs A handsome puffin seems to pose for a portrait Fish jumping at Russian River Falls – near highway mile marker 52
The Agulawok River flowing through Wood Tikchik Park Hikers on a  boardwalk in the Chugach State Park Reflections cast on a lake along the Parks Highway Visitors participate in the Eskimo blanket toss Mountain biking is fantastic in Alaska!
Briliant greens and reds are frequently seen in Alaska Two brown bears fishing on a river A log cabin on a river Two walrus Hundreds of Russian dolls line the walls of a shop in Juneau
An RV driving through Denali National Park in the Fall A Beluga whale surfaces for air A puffin sits on a rock near the ocean Visitors to a gold mining camp pan for gold The historic Pedro Dredge in Chicken
Womani feeds lichen to the caribou Tour buses shuttle vacationers between cruiseships and attractions A young chef serves up the food for visitors Sourdough, a prospector, pans for gold A detail from a large wooden carving shows the mastery of native craftspeople
Eskimo ladies wearing kuspuks pose for a picture The Homer Spit and Kachemak Bay are the end of the road in Alaska Three baskets woven by Aleut craftspeople on display at the Alaska State Museum Mountains, snow and water in Whittier Boys interact with friendly underwater life at the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward
Caribou crossing the Kobuk River A mile post in Fairbanks War memorial markers in Dutch Harbor Eco-tourists visit a waterfall by kayak Park rangers in Denali National park make a presentation
People walking around spirit houses in Eklutna This monument is a memorial to Will Rogers and his pilot The prow of a cruise ship pierces a brilliant blue sky A visitor takes a moment to breath in the mountain view