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.
Plan Your Trip
Join Alaska Wildland Adventures for Kenai River rafting and fishing trips based from our Kenai Riverside Lodge in Cooper Landing, Alaska. Our...
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Alaska Photo Treks was formed based on a mission to share this amazing state with others through the lens of their cameras. We believe that...
These incredible day tours start with a float-plane ride from Fish Lake in Talkeetna out to our remote wilderness lodge where our experienced...
Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge offers the best accommodations near the Denali National Park entrance. The lodge features river and park views...
Denali's must-do outdoor activity! Travel deep into the Alaskan backcountry on your own ATV! Single ATVs and two & six person side-by-side ATVs...
Sitka is an island community boldly living between the mountains and sea, where the arts flourish and an ancient native culture still thrives...
Purchased by the State of Alaska in 1985, the Sheldon Jackson Museum was founded in 1888 to house an exceptional collection of Alaska Native...
Come Experience Alaska exactly as you dreamed it could be. Our all-inclusive lodge, secluded in an unforgettable bay at the far south edge of...
One of Alaska’s most-visited cultural attractions, the Anchorage Museum tells the real story of the North - a story that weaves together social...
Alaskan owned and operated, Alaska Private Touring specializes in custom, guided Alaska programs for groups and families of all sizes. Our...
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Welcoming guests for almost 60 years, the small family-owned Pioneer Inn offers warm Alaskan hospitality. The property is located in downtown...
Sunny Cove Kayaking offers half-day, full-day and multi-day adventures into Resurrection Bay, Fox Island, and Kenai Fjords National Park. Each...
Chelatna Lake Lodge sits at the foot of Denali National Park. Nestled a hundred miles northwest of Anchorage, and within a one hour flight, our...
Kantishna Roadhouse offers an all-inclusive once in a lifetime Alaskan travel experience. Located 90 miles into the pristine natural wonder of...
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