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
Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge offers the best accommodations near the Denali National Park entrance. The lodge features river and park views...
At Go Hike Alaska we offer safe, accessible, world-class guided day hiking, backpacking, and winter experiences throughout Southcentral Alaska...
Make Denali Riverside Cabins your stay and play basecamp. Enjoy a front row seat at the closest hotel to Denali National Park. Self-check-in Co...
Sunny Cove Kayaking offers half-day, full-day and multi-day adventures into Resurrection Bay, Fox Island, and Kenai Fjords National Park. Each...
Hatcher Pass Cabins is nestled right at the entrance to Hatcher Pass in the Talkeetna Mountains. Just an hour north of Anchorage and minutes from...
Our premier summer offerings are our bear viewing tours at Lake Clark National Park or Katmai National Park. We leave Homer in the mornings and...
Take a 25 mile ride from Healy in a comfortable side-by-side (with a full cab and heater) through the wilderness, past the last of the public...
Alaska Fish On Charters! provides fishing enthusiasts and first timers, we offer great fly outs to remote fishing and bear viewing a great Alaska...
We've flown thousands of satisfied guests with a perfect safety record since we began in 1982. Fly from Anchorage to Denali or Katmai National...
Equinox offers custom, multiday fishing charters based out of Sitka, Alaska. Owner/operators Cameo and Brooks take groups of up to 6 guests on 5...
Explore Lake Clark National Park in small groups or by the cabin on multi-day adventures. Sailing, paddle boarding, hiking, exploring waterfalls...
The best of Alaska's glaciers and ports are yours on the ultimate Alaska cruise, with perfectly sized ships that get you closer to all the wonder...
From breathtaking scenic coach tours to the iconic Alaska Rail Road and self-drive packages – we have every option covered to complete your dream...
Join us for a 6-day spring cruise April 20th - 26th, 2024 on the Inside Passage from Sitka to Petersburg, Alaska. We’ll cruise alongside humpback...
Hoonah's Premier Tour Company! Offering a Whale Watch, Wilderness Tour & Brown Search, Saltwater Fishing, Stream Fishing and a Kayak Adventure...
Join our upbeat, knowledgeable crowd, as we offer a unique means of exploring a remote and stunningly beautiful corner of Alaska. From sea...
Whether you are interested in glacier hiking, ice climbing, backpacking, packrafting, alpine hikes or adventure packages we will help you plan...
The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC) is located in Portage Valley and is surrounded by the breathtaking Chugach Mountain Range and...
Discovery Voyages is Alaska's original small ship cruise. We offer the finest guided small group sea and land tours, featuring photography...
Denali Bluffs Hotel and the RiverView at the Denali Bluffs Hotel are nestled into the shoulder of Sugarloaf Mountain with views above the hustle...
Alaska: AKA Your Next Adventure
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