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
The Park Connection offers deluxe, scheduled motorcoach service to Anchorage, Denali Park, Talkeetna, Seward, and Whittier. The Park Connection...
Experience unobstructed views of the Alaska wilderness from the comfort of a glass-domed railcar as you travel the historic Alaska Railroad route...
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...
Kennicott Glacier Lodge is located in the center of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park at the National Historic Landmark of the Kennicott Copper...
Alaska's wild beauty, abundant wildlife and colorful culture offer great appeal to those looking to travel off the beaten track on a self drive...
Explore Prince William Sound from Valdez with the Local Experts! Our excursions share with travelers Columbia Glacier or Meares Glacier as well...
Treehouse Cove Lodge: Reconnect with your loved ones, and God’s Creation, “Where Heaven meets Alaska.” All Inclusive Rates start at $849 PN PP...
St. Elias Alpine Guides (SEAG) curates authentic Alaskan excursions and empowers adventurers to have their trip of a lifetime. With more than 40...
Alaska Native owned and operated family friendly campground, RV Park and cabins. Offering full hook-up sites, pull-thru sites, tent camping and...
Kenai Backcountry Lodge is a historic property offering travelers a rustic and remote Alaskan experience. Tucked along the shoreline of a glacier...
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Explore our extensive range of Alaska Train Trips and start dreaming of massive glaciers, majestic mountains and pristine national parks of...
Come with Glacier Jet Ski Adventures on a once in a lifetime Alaskan glacier viewing adventure and experience the untamed beauty of Prince...
Explore our extensive range of Alaska Train Trips and start dreaming of massive glaciers, majestic mountains and pristine national parks of...
Alaska Fish On Charters! provides fishing enthusiasts and first timers, a great advantage on the Kenai Peninsula waters, bringing 28 years of...
Sunny Cove Kayaking offers half-day, full-day and multi-day adventures into Resurrection Bay, Fox Island, and Kenai Fjords National Park. Each...
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...
We are the premier provider of wilderness brown bear viewing in Southeast Alaska! Imagine watching bears catch salmon, forage along the beach...
Hop aboard a jetboat for an Authentic Alaskan experience. Our environmentally controlled jet boats are designed to safely navigate Alaskan rivers...
Kennicott Glacier Lodge is located in the center of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park at the National Historic Landmark of the Kennicott Copper...
Alaska: AKA Your Next Adventure
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