Alaska's Five Regions
Alaska is a land of superlatives and adventure. The Great Land consists of five distinct regions: Inside Passage, Southcentral, Interior, Arctic, and Southwest. Click through for information on what makes each region unique, regional weather, sub-regions, and Alaska maps.
ARCTIC
The Arctic is one of Alaska’s most remote and diverse regions, filled with cultural opportunities, unique wildlife, and a landscape ranging from the Arctic coastline to broad stretches of tundra.
INSIDE PASSAGE
Shaped by the staggering force of massive glaciers millions of years ago, Alaska’s Inside Passage stretches 500 miles along the Pacific Ocean and boasts wildlife-filled fjords, tidewater glaciers, and lush island scenery.
INTERIOR
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.
SOUTHCENTRAL
Traditional lands of the Athabascan people, Southcentral Alaska is home to more than half the state's total population and Anchorage, the state's largest city.
SOUTHWEST
For those with a sense of adventure and a naturalist streak, few places on earth compare with the wonders of Southwest Alaska. Brown bears gather in large numbers to feed on salmon and more than 240 bird species inhabit the area’s wetlands and coastline.
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A relaxing getaway in Seward, Alaska, the Breeze Inn offers a fulfilling lodging experience in a breathtaking setting. Our full service...
Alaskan Tour Guides specializes in small group and family land tour experiences focused on wildlife, culture, history, Alaska's natural beauty...
Alaska Rivers Company is one of the longest established outfitters in providing visitors scenic rafting and guided Kenai River fishing on the...
The Aspen Suites Hotel is Homer's newest hotel located next to the Islands and Oceans Visitor Center and within easy walking distance to...
Must-see museum explores animals, art, culture & history of Alaska. The University of Alaska Museum of the North is the best introduction to...
Denali Toy Rentals offers independent exploration in the Denali area. Navigate trails that weave through the boreal forest, cruise along the edge...
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...
Alyeska Resort is Alaska's premier year-round destination, located 40 miles from Anchorage and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. The...
Sockeye Cycle Co. specializes in guided bicycle tours of Alaska, remote areas of Canada's Northern British Columbia, and the Yukon.
At our...
YOUR GATEWAY TO ALASKA’S UNTAMED BEAUTY Set alongside the Resurrection River, on the edge of Chugach National Forest near the Exit Glacier...
Private cabins in the pristine wilderness of Brooks Range above the Arctic Circle, family-operated.
Alaska Charters & Adventures specializes in guiding small groups on full day excursions including: world class Bear viewing, Whale & sea otter...
Scenic, diverse Ketchikan is a coastal island located within Alaska's Inside Passage and surrounded by the magnificent Tongass National Forest...
Wrangell Mountain Air has been the leading provider of flight services in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park since 1992. Our base of operations in...
ALASKA'S #1 WILDLIFE AND GLACIER CRUISE
We are the original Kenai Fjords wildlife and glacier cruise operator, since 1974. Towering walls of...
When Dulce & Michael Easts started their birch syrup business 30 years ago, they had no syrup making experience just a desire to live on their...
Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge is located on beautiful and remote Fox Island, a world away from the ordinary.
Cabins feature private bathrooms...
Glacier City Rafting & Hiking is excited to provide glacier rafting and hiking trips in the amazing Portage Valley throughout the Chugach...
Located 200 miles north of Fairbanks, our tours are all-inclusive which means round trip air transportation from Fairbanks, all meals, lodging...
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