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
Family-owned and operated since 1963, Rust's Flying Service will fly you to some of the most pristine wilderness Alaska has to offer. With an...
The helicopter glacier tour allows you to stop and land on one of the most massive ancient blue glaciers. Set foot on the magnificent mass of ice...
Explore the vastness of the Chugach National Forest during this 1 1/2 hour tour. Your bush pilot will soar over mountain lakes and valleys full...
Fly to go fishing, look for bears, take a hike on a mountain ridge, or even land on a glacier. Alaska's aircraft provide access to places many...
Imagine walking out the door, and in minutes you are immersed in the beauty of Alaska. This is where urban living and nature collide! Hiking...
The heritage of Talkeetna Air Taxi reaches back to the early flying days of Alaska. Over 50 years later, we continue to lead the way in exploring...
Traveling to Alaska is more than a vacation; it’s an emotional journey into untouched natural beauty and wild places that will stay with you...
Experience Alaska like never before! Breathtaking views of misty bays, lush islands, & snow capped mountains. Easy to access by water taxi, our...
Alaska Silvertip Lodge and Cabins is the perfect home base for your fishing and sightseeing adventures on the Kenai Peninsula. Our 6 cabins are...
K2 Aviation, the Denali flightseeing company, invites you to experience the majestic wonders of Denali, the tallest mountain in North America...
Fly with the original flightseeing company in Denali for your best odds of seeing The Mountain while circling it "face to face." Passengers on...
K2 Aviation, the Denali flightseeing company, invites you to experience the majestic wonders of Denali, the tallest mountain in North America...
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...
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...
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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...
Leave the crowds behind, small group adventure and private charters is what we do. We never take more than six guests per tour so you always get...
Knik River Lodge offers a unique balance between true Alaska adventures and the amenities you expect in a hotel. We invite you to share our...
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...
Explore Lake Clark National Park in small groups or by the cabin on multi-day adventures. Sailing, paddle boarding, hiking, exploring waterfalls...
Alaska: AKA Your Next Adventure
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