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
Spectacular views, genuine Alaskan hospitality, and inviting accommodations await at the Grande Denali Lodge, located atop Sugarloaf Mountain...
See the world's best lightshow on this one-of-a-kind ecotour. Enjoy unique activities like dogsledding, soaking in hot springs and hiking with...
Overlooking the mouth of beautiful Kachemak Bay and Cook Inlet, the Homer Baycrest KOA has multiple types of RV sites. Our cabins have a kitchen...
"Best In the Bush" float plane service in Southwest Alaska's Bristol Bay and Alaska Peninsula. Bear viewing, flightseeing, fly-out fishing. River...
Glacier City Snowmobile Tours is Alaska’s longest running snowmobile guide service in the state! At Glacier City you will navigate your own...
Authentic Alaska is just waiting for you to discover it, by land. Our Alaska vacations take you into the heart of our National Parks, Native...
Fly with the original flightseeing company in Denali for your best odds of seeing The Mountain while circling it "face to face." Passengers on...
Join us for a day of fly-in bear viewing, safely observing grizzlies foraging sedge grass, salmon, and more (depending on the season) in remote...
Whether you are interested in glacier hiking, ice climbing, backpacking, packrafting, alpine hikes or adventure packages we will help you plan...
Explore Lake Clark National Park in small groups or by the cabin on multi-day adventures. Sailing, paddle boarding, hiking, exploring waterfalls...
Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge is the only lodge located within Kenai Fjords National Park. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound from this...
Nestled along the Tongass Narrows, minutes from downtown, The Ketch embodies the spirit of Ketchikan - where fishing is a way of life, the food...
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...
Take home awe-inspiring photographs of Alaska! Learn to capture the majesty of Alaska with a maximum of 4 participants per tour. Your photography...
Spend your evenings in an exclusive lodge and your days in search of brown bears on the coast of Katmai National Park; renowned for its...
Alaskan winters provide a whole new set of unique experiences for visitors from around the world and as an Alaskan owned and operated company...
A collection of full service hotels & inns throughout Alaska & the Yukon, each reflecting the personality of the community it calls home. Each...
Adventure Tours by Train to Spencer Glacier on both southbound trains - Glacier Discovery and Coastal Classic Alaska Railroads. Raft, Kayak &...
Every spring, pacific herring move inshore in the billions to spawn in Sitka Sound. This epic 2-3 week event marks the beginning of spring and...
These incredible day tours start with a float-plane ride from Fish Lake in Talkeetna out to our remote wilderness lodge where our experienced...
Alaska: AKA Your Next Adventure
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