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
Explore the vastness of the Chugach National Forest during this 1 1/2 hour tour. Your bush pilot will soar over mountain lakes and valleys full...
Conveniently located in downtown with 400 rooms & suites. Enjoy delicious cuisine in Northern Latitudes and Red Lantern Steak & Spirits. Other...
Summit Denali! Don't stop until you reach the top! The most extensive flight tour of North America's highest peak. View the mountain and Denali...
Princess owns and operates five custom built lodges in the best locations throughout Alaska - Copper River, Kenai, Mt. McKinley, Denali and...
A collection of full service hotels & inns throughout Alaska & the Yukon, each reflecting the personality of the community it calls home. Each...
K2 Aviation, the Denali flightseeing company, invites you to experience the majestic wonders of Denali, the tallest mountain in North America...
The helicopter glacier tour allows you to stop and land on one of the most massive ancient blue glaciers. Set foot on the magnificent mass of ice...
Traveling to Alaska is more than a vacation; it’s an emotional journey into untouched natural beauty and wild places that will stay with you...
We've flown thousands of satisfied guests with a perfect safety record since we began in 1982. Fly from Anchorage to Denali or Katmai National...
Enjoy inviting accommodations in the heart of this historic gold rush community. The Inn features 177 guest rooms, most with air conditioning...
Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge overlooks the Kenai River in Cooper Landing. Each bungalow-style room features a wood-burning stove, vaulted...
K2 Aviation, the Denali flightseeing company, invites you to experience the majestic wonders of Denali, the tallest mountain in North America...
Tucked into the heart of downtown you will find our gem of a hotel, which has welcomed its guests with grace and elegance for over 100 years...
The Inn sits nestled in the middle of downtown amidst the Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park. Conveniently located near all attractions...
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The McKinley Chalet Resort is situated in the heart of the Denali Canyon on the banks of the Nenana River just minutes from the entrance to...
Alaska: AKA Your Next Adventure
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