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 us for a day of fly-in bear viewing, safely observing grizzlies foraging sedge grass, salmon, and more (depending on the season) in remote...
Fly with the original flightseeing company in Denali for your best odds of seeing The Mountain while circling it "face to face." Passengers on...
All-Inclusive Luxury Accommodation for up to 6 people. Private Boat with Captain and Deckhand Alaska Salmon & Halibut Fishing (Included)...
Explore Lake Clark National Park in small groups or by the cabin on multi-day adventures. Sailing, paddle boarding, hiking, exploring waterfalls...
Conveniently located in downtown with 400 rooms & suites. Enjoy delicious cuisine in Northern Latitudes and Red Lantern Steak & Spirits. Other...
Explore our extensive range of Alaska Train Trips and start dreaming of massive glaciers, majestic mountains and pristine national parks of...
Tonglen Lake Lodge is located 7 miles south of the main entrance to Denali National Park in a secluded wilderness setting away from the crowds...
A passion for Alaskan glacier and wildlife tours and the Prince William Sound Wilderness define Anadyr Adventures, the original and still the...
The view is amazing. Clean, comfortable. Each room has a private bath and kitchenette. Several have private balconies with a majestic mountain...
Come explore the Talkeetna Mountains and try your luck gold panning with us! Operating on over 500,000 acres, Hatcher Pass ATV Tours is located...
Looking for the ultimate Alaskan vacation experience? Look no further than our sightseeing tours and adventure packages, designed to help you...
Don't miss the Denali Highway, the #2 "Drive of a Lifetime" by National Geographic Traveler magazine! Once the gateway to Denali National Park...
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...
Bundle the best of off-grid Alaska featuring our top-reviewed inclusive fly-in river lodge, Wilderness Place Lodge. We offer top-level service...
We offer guided paddling trips and classes in Palmer, an hour outside of Anchorage. We also rent kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddle boards, and...
The Park Connection offers deluxe, scheduled motorcoach service to Anchorage, Denali Park, Talkeetna, Seward, and Whittier. The Park Connection...
The Inn sits nestled in the middle of downtown amidst the Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park. Conveniently located near all attractions...
Leave the ship or bus behind and come explore the spectacular Matanuska Glacier with our professional guides. Check out our Ice Fall Trek, or try...
Imagine yourself standing on the runners of a dogsled with a team of Alaskan huskies loping across the ancient snowfields nestled among the peaks...
"Best In the Bush" float plane service in Southwest Alaska's Bristol Bay and Alaska Peninsula. Bear viewing, flightseeing, fly-out fishing. River...
Alaska: AKA Your Next Adventure
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