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
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Princess® is the #1 Cruise Line in Alaska, with over 50 years' experience in the region. Choose from a variety of itineraries and connect with...
Twin Islands Lodge is nestled just off the shores of Sitka Alaska. Imagine escaping to a private Island, where the soothing whispers of the ocean...
Experience the authentic Alaska with Alaskans.
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The Aspen Hotel in Soldotna sits on the bank of the world famous Kenai River. It's the perfect location to begin your fishing adventures. Our 63...
Alaska Rivers Company is one of the longest established outfitters in providing visitors scenic rafting and guided Kenai River fishing on the...
Chase, view, and photograph the aurora with a small group of intrepid adventurers and your expert local photographer and guide. Professional...
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ALASKA'S #1 WILDLIFE AND GLACIER CRUISE
We are the original Kenai Fjords wildlife and glacier cruise operator, since 1974. Towering walls of...
Alaska: AKA Your Next Adventure
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