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...
One of Alaska’s most-visited cultural attractions, the Anchorage Museum tells the real story of the North - a story that weaves together social...
Homer has it all.
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Join Wrangell Mountain Air for a range of unique experiences in Alaska's Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. Encompassing the largest collection of...
Take off via seaplane from Anchorage's floatplane base, Lake Hood. You will fly along some of Matanuska Valley's most impressive rivers. When you...
PUFFIN FISHING CHARTERS We invite you to join us, the Puffin Fishing Charters crew, for the ultimate Alaska fishing adventure! We offer five...
Alaska's most scenic glacier & river trips. Chugach Adventures offers rafting & kayaking from Anchorage, Girdwood, Portage, or Whittier via the...
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...
Alaska Silvertip Lodge and Cabins is the perfect home base for your fishing and sightseeing adventures on the Kenai Peninsula. Our 6 cabins are...
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Find free advice from friendly Alaskans at the Anchorage Visitor Information Center. Local experts share information on the best activities...
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Alaska Native owned and operated family friendly campground, RV Park and cabins. Offering full hook-up sites, pull-thru sites, tent camping and...
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SEWARD LODGING Discover the perfect blend of comfort and adventure at our Seward lodgings, where breathtaking views meet unparalleled hospitality...
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