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
Plan your Alaska journey with a true Alaska icon: the Alaska Railroad has been connecting the Last Frontier since 1923. Daily summer departures...
Waterfall Resort Alaska is known the world over for the astounding number of king and silver salmon, halibut, lingcod, and other sport fish...
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...
Join us on our Denali: Discovery Adventure for a taste of the best of Alaska in the summer. This incredible Alaska, small-group summer tour...
Alaska Photo Treks was formed based on a mission to share this amazing state with others through the lens of their cameras. We believe that...
Plan your Alaska journey with a true Alaska icon: the Alaska Railroad has been connecting the Last Frontier since 1923. Daily summer departures...
Join us for our 3-hour Lighthouse, Totems, & Eagles tour! Hop aboard a bus to our rustic Ward Cove location where you will board a 60 ft...
Take a 25 mile ride from Healy in a comfortable side-by-side (with a full cab and heater) through the wilderness, past the last of the public...
Kenai Riverside Lodge is our original log lodge and cabins surrounded by snow-capped mountains and located on the banks of the upper Kenai River...
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...
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...
Adventure Sitka is Alaskan owned and operated with headquarters in Sitka, Alaska. We offer a variety of activities to visiting guests including...
The heritage of Talkeetna Air Taxi reaches back to the early flying days of Alaska. Over 50 years later, we continue to lead the way in exploring...
Steamboat Bay Fishing Club is the elite luxury Alaska sport-fishing experience presented by the Waterfall Group. The luxury lodge closest to the...
Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge offers the best accommodations near the Denali National Park entrance. The lodge features river and park views...
Experience unobstructed views of the Alaska wilderness from the comfort of a glass-domed railcar as you travel the historic Alaska Railroad route...
Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge offers the best accommodations near the Denali National Park entrance. The lodge features river and park views...
Alaska Silvertip Lodge and Cabins is the perfect home base for your fishing and sightseeing adventures on the Kenai Peninsula. Our 6 cabins are...
Get more from your tour experience on this small group, fully guided citizen science adventure. Play an active role in ongoing data collection...
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...
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