Interior Region
In Alaska’s heartland, you’ll see the continent’s tallest peak, Denali, and wide expanses of tundra. The forests are teeming with wildlife ranging from the formidable grizzly bear to large herds of caribou to the state bird - the willow ptarmigan. Experience summer’s midnight sun or winter’s northern lights. Wildlife and spectacular mountain scenery can be seen along the highway that connects Anchorage to Fairbanks, running by the entrance to one of Alaska’s top destinations: Denali National Park and Preserve. The Interior is the original home of Alaska’s Athabascan peoples. Gold miners, farmers, and fur trappers later discovered the riches of this region.
Fairbanks is the largest city in the Interior — one of the five regions in Alaska. Here, you can explore Alaska’s rich Alaska Native and gold rush history at the city’s museums and cultural centers and enjoy a wide variety of visitor services including lodging, restaurants, shops, tour options, and outdoor recreation opportunities. The Fairbanks International Airport is served by local, domestic, and international flights.
Much of Interior Alaska is accessible by road, with the Parks Highway, Richardson Highway, and Steese Highway all intersecting in Fairbanks. The Alaska Railroad travels through part of Interior Alaska, with a stop at the entrance of Denali National Park before ending in Fairbanks. Road trippers who drive to Alaska through Canada get their first glimpse of Alaska in the Interior, crossing the border on the Alaska Highway and then heading towards the town of Tok.
Map of Interior Alaska
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Set on the banks of the picturesque Chena River, Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge features 328 guest rooms and suites, the Edgewater Dining...
Summit Denali! Don't stop until you reach the top! The most extensive flight tour of North America's highest peak. View the mountain and Denali...
Alaska Wildland Adventures operates vacation packages and wilderness lodges on the Kenai Peninsula and in Denali National Park. Our Alaska...
Fly with the original flightseeing company in Denali for your best odds of seeing The Mountain while circling it "face to face." Passengers on...
The Park Connection offers deluxe, scheduled motorcoach service connecting Denali Park to Anchorage, Talkeetna, Seward, and Whittier. The Park...
The Alaska Travel Experts for 25 years, Alaska Tour & Travel specializes in custom vacations to Alaska's most spectacular Interior destinations...
Alaskan Tour Guides specializes in small group and family land tour experiences focused on wildlife, culture, history, Alaska's natural beauty...
Chase, view, and photograph the aurora with a small group of intrepid adventurers and your expert local photographer and guide. Professional...
"Denali at your doorstep" characterizes Camp Denali, a visitor destination in the heart of Denali National Park. But the lodge is more than a...
Experience the authentic Alaska with Alaskans.
We offer fully escorted, customized land tours for small groups and families with a maximum...
Denali Toy Rentals offers independent exploration in the Denali area. Navigate trails that weave through the boreal forest, cruise along the edge...
Denali Backcountry Lodge will be like nothing you’ve ever experienced before. With the partial closure of Denali Park Road, our all-inclusive...
If you’re looking for authentic experiences, total wilderness immersion, small group adventures, and incredible customer service all wrapped up...
Wrangell Mountain Air has been the leading provider of flight services in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park since 1992. Our base of operations in...
Conveniently located near Denali National Park entrance & Denali activities. The charm of cabins with the comfort of hotel rooms. Newly refreshed...
We offer Alaska's finest multi-day wilderness float fishing and flyfishing trips for all anglers no matter your level of experience and on Alaska...
Providing shared local transportation in Denali between Denali National Park and 13-mile south of the park entrance, including lodges, tour...
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