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Local Visitors Centers in Alaska
Visitors Centers
Alaska is incredibly diverse. One great way to take a deeper dive and find out more is to ask a local — and discover your own authentic Alaska. Local convention and visitors bureaus and chambers of commerce can be found in communities across the state. Request a print or digital Official State Vacation Planner before your trip and, while you're here, stop by a visitors center where knowledgeable staff will give you insider tips on the best hiking spots, restaurants, museums, and more. To find out more about Alaska’s state and national public lands, visit one of the Alaska Public Lands Information Centers in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Ketchikan, or Tok.
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Sitka is an island community boldly living between the mountains and sea, where the arts flourish and an ancient native culture still thrives...
The Gateway to Glacier Bay, Gustavus offers a microcosm of all the natural beauty of Alaska. Gustavus is not too big -- no industry interfering...
Scenic, diverse Ketchikan is a coastal island located within Alaska's Inside Passage and surrounded by the magnificent Tongass National Forest...
Flightsee around Denali, North America's tallest peak, and land at base camp. Walk on Alaska's largest road accessible glacier. Mush a team of...
History, beauty and adventure meet in Alaska's first incorporated city. Nestled at the northernmost reaches of the Inside Passage, North Americas...
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Picture this: two juvenile black bears wrestling on a snowfield high in the mountains while a moose silently skirts the perimeter of an aqua-colored lake below and an eagle keeps a watchful eye from his perch. There you are, in the middle of it all, relaxing on a pontoon boat while trolling for lake trout, barely comprehending the magic of your surroundings.
This is just one of many surreal moments we experienced while visiting Lake Clark National Park and Preserve. Lake Clark is one of the largest U.S. national parks and also one of the least visited, as there are no roads to or within the park.
Why visit this most remote of places? For starters: glaciers, active volcanos, snow-capped mountains, aqua-colored lakes, braided rivers, wildlife, lush forests, sedge meadows, and waterfalls. Lake Clark’s natural beauty and pristine landscapes are breathtaking and varied, and the activities are endless. And, of course, the remoteness means being off the grid, total peace, quiet and very, very, very little human presence. (Only 18,000 visitors came to Lake Clark in 2022 compared to over 4.7 million at the Grand Canyon.)
I’m still processing our time at Lake Clark and struggled with where to start sharing! For this first Lake Clark post, I decided on aerials to provide a bird’s-eye view of the park. The pics cover Crescent Lake, Crescent River, Tuxedni Bay, and Mount Redoubt – the highest point in the park at 10,187 feet.
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Often overshadowed by Denali and Glacier Bay, Katmai National Park may be one of Alaska’s best-kept secrets.
This wild landscape spans tundra, lakes, forests and mountains. Abundant salmon at Brooks Falls attracts a healthy population of brown bears, which visitors can observe safely from lookout platforms. The rugged Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes is the location of the largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century.
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Picture this: two juvenile black bears wrestling on a snowfield high in the mountains while a moose silently skirts the perimeter of an aqua-colored lake below and an eagle keeps a watchful eye from his perch. There you are, in the middle of it all, relaxing on a pontoon boat while trolling for lake trout, barely comprehending the magic of your surroundings.
This is just one of many surreal moments we experienced while visiting Lake Clark National Park and Preserve. Lake Clark is one of the largest U.S. national parks and also one of the least visited, as there are no roads to or within the park.
Why visit this most remote of places? For starters: glaciers, active volcanos, snow-capped mountains, aqua-colored lakes, braided rivers, wildlife, lush forests, sedge meadows, and waterfalls. Lake Clark’s natural beauty and pristine landscapes are breathtaking and varied, and the activities are endless. And, of course, the remoteness means being off the grid, total peace, quiet and very, very, very little human presence. (Only 18,000 visitors came to Lake Clark in 2022 compared to over 4.7 million at the Grand Canyon.)
I’m still processing our time at Lake Clark and struggled with where to start sharing! For this first Lake Clark post, I decided on aerials to provide a bird’s-eye view of the park. The pics cover Crescent Lake, Crescent River, Tuxedni Bay, and Mount Redoubt – the highest point in the park at 10,187 feet.
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#alaska #travelalaska #sharingalaska #lakeclark #lakeclarknps #familytravel #familyadventures #takeyourkidseverywhere
Picture this: two juvenile black bears wrestling on a snowfield high in the mountains while a moose silently skirts the perimeter of an aqua-colored lake below and an eagle keeps a watchful eye from his perch. There you are, in the middle of it all, relaxing on a pontoon boat while trolling for lake trout, barely comprehending the magic of your surroundings.
This is just one of many surreal moments we experienced while visiting Lake Clark National Park and Preserve. Lake Clark is one of the largest U.S. national parks and also one of the least visited, as there are no roads to or within the park.
Why visit this most remote of places? For starters: glaciers, active volcanos, snow-capped mountains, aqua-colored lakes, braided rivers, wildlife, lush forests, sedge meadows, and waterfalls. Lake Clark’s natural beauty and pristine landscapes are breathtaking and varied, and the activities are endless. And, of course, the remoteness means being off the grid, total peace, quiet and very, very, very little human presence. (Only 18,000 visitors came to Lake Clark in 2022 compared to over 4.7 million at the Grand Canyon.)
I’m still processing our time at Lake Clark and struggled with where to start sharing! For this first Lake Clark post, I decided on aerials to provide a bird’s-eye view of the park. The pics cover Crescent Lake, Crescent River, Tuxedni Bay, and Mount Redoubt – the highest point in the park at 10,187 feet.
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#alaska #travelalaska #sharingalaska #lakeclark #lakeclarknps #familytravel #familyadventures #takeyourkidseverywhere
📍Moose Antler Arch, Fairbanks-Alaska
One thing every tourist in Fairbanks should do is check out the world’s farthest north antler arch.
Located just a short walk from the Morris Thompson Visitors and Cutlural Center on the Chena River bike path near downtown, the arch is made up of more than 100 moose and caribou antlers that were collected from all over Interior Alaska.
The Antler Arch has become a popular local landmark.It is beautifully decorated with antlers from moose and caribou - a must-see when visiting Fairbanks downtown. Beautiful place to take some quick photos too🥰
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Visit the Sealaska Heritage Institute
Something you must visit during your stay in Juneau is the Sealaska Heritage Institute (shinstitute) 🙌🏼
Located steps away from our hotel, the Sealaska Heritage Institute is a nonprofit center that showcases the brilliance of indigenous Southern Alaskan history and art. You seriously can’t miss it!
C’mon - look at that gorgeous building!
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A Taste of Alaska Lodge is far enough from Fairbanks’ city lights that the Aurora Borealis, or northern lights, can be seen on clear winter nights. Many people dream of experiencing the Aurora, a phenomenon that seems almost magical, as colors move and dance across the sky. There is an Aurora viewing cabin for visitors to go in and warm up during viewing sessions on cold, winter nights ❄️💚💙
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Picture this: two juvenile black bears wrestling on a snowfield high in the mountains while a moose silently skirts the perimeter of an aqua-colored lake below and an eagle keeps a watchful eye from his perch. There you are, in the middle of it all, relaxing on a pontoon boat while trolling for lake trout, barely comprehending the magic of your surroundings.
This is just one of many surreal moments we experienced while visiting Lake Clark National Park and Preserve. Lake Clark is one of the largest U.S. national parks and also one of the least visited, as there are no roads to or within the park.
Why visit this most remote of places? For starters: glaciers, active volcanos, snow-capped mountains, aqua-colored lakes, braided rivers, wildlife, lush forests, sedge meadows, and waterfalls. Lake Clark’s natural beauty and pristine landscapes are breathtaking and varied, and the activities are endless. And, of course, the remoteness means being off the grid, total peace, quiet and very, very, very little human presence. (Only 18,000 visitors came to Lake Clark in 2022 compared to over 4.7 million at the Grand Canyon.)
I’m still processing our time at Lake Clark and struggled with where to start sharing! For this first Lake Clark post, I decided on aerials to provide a bird’s-eye view of the park. The pics cover Crescent Lake, Crescent River, Tuxedni Bay, and Mount Redoubt – the highest point in the park at 10,187 feet.
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#alaska #travelalaska #sharingalaska #lakeclark #lakeclarknps #familytravel #familyadventures #takeyourkidseverywhere
Day 8 and 9 of the Kenai Peninsula 2022 Adventure ~
Drive to Anchorage, explore Ship Creek and the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail. Attend a book signing with acclaimed Alaska author, Jamey Bradbury. We end our adventure with visits to the Alaska Native Heritage Center, Kinkaid Park, Anchorage Museum, and UAA.
Sound like fun? Join the adventure!
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Democracy For All event at The Alaska Native Heritage Center last night #alaska #alaskanativeheritagecenter #democracyforall #democracynow #anchorage #anchoragealaska #stopvotersuppression #vote #mmiw #mmiwg #anchorageaction
Picture this: two juvenile black bears wrestling on a snowfield high in the mountains while a moose silently skirts the perimeter of an aqua-colored lake below and an eagle keeps a watchful eye from his perch. There you are, in the middle of it all, relaxing on a pontoon boat while trolling for lake trout, barely comprehending the magic of your surroundings.
This is just one of many surreal moments we experienced while visiting Lake Clark National Park and Preserve. Lake Clark is one of the largest U.S. national parks and also one of the least visited, as there are no roads to or within the park.
Why visit this most remote of places? For starters: glaciers, active volcanos, snow-capped mountains, aqua-colored lakes, braided rivers, wildlife, lush forests, sedge meadows, and waterfalls. Lake Clark’s natural beauty and pristine landscapes are breathtaking and varied, and the activities are endless. And, of course, the remoteness means being off the grid, total peace, quiet and very, very, very little human presence. (Only 18,000 visitors came to Lake Clark in 2022 compared to over 4.7 million at the Grand Canyon.)
I’m still processing our time at Lake Clark and struggled with where to start sharing! For this first Lake Clark post, I decided on aerials to provide a bird’s-eye view of the park. The pics cover Crescent Lake, Crescent River, Tuxedni Bay, and Mount Redoubt – the highest point in the park at 10,187 feet.
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#alaska #travelalaska #sharingalaska #lakeclark #lakeclarknps #familytravel #familyadventures #takeyourkidseverywhere
Picture this: two juvenile black bears wrestling on a snowfield high in the mountains while a moose silently skirts the perimeter of an aqua-colored lake below and an eagle keeps a watchful eye from his perch. There you are, in the middle of it all, relaxing on a pontoon boat while trolling for lake trout, barely comprehending the magic of your surroundings.
This is just one of many surreal moments we experienced while visiting Lake Clark National Park and Preserve. Lake Clark is one of the largest U.S. national parks and also one of the least visited, as there are no roads to or within the park.
Why visit this most remote of places? For starters: glaciers, active volcanos, snow-capped mountains, aqua-colored lakes, braided rivers, wildlife, lush forests, sedge meadows, and waterfalls. Lake Clark’s natural beauty and pristine landscapes are breathtaking and varied, and the activities are endless. And, of course, the remoteness means being off the grid, total peace, quiet and very, very, very little human presence. (Only 18,000 visitors came to Lake Clark in 2022 compared to over 4.7 million at the Grand Canyon.)
I’m still processing our time at Lake Clark and struggled with where to start sharing! For this first Lake Clark post, I decided on aerials to provide a bird’s-eye view of the park. The pics cover Crescent Lake, Crescent River, Tuxedni Bay, and Mount Redoubt – the highest point in the park at 10,187 feet.
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#alaska #travelalaska #sharingalaska #lakeclark #lakeclarknps #familytravel #familyadventures #takeyourkidseverywhere
Picture this: two juvenile black bears wrestling on a snowfield high in the mountains while a moose silently skirts the perimeter of an aqua-colored lake below and an eagle keeps a watchful eye from his perch. There you are, in the middle of it all, relaxing on a pontoon boat while trolling for lake trout, barely comprehending the magic of your surroundings.
This is just one of many surreal moments we experienced while visiting Lake Clark National Park and Preserve. Lake Clark is one of the largest U.S. national parks and also one of the least visited, as there are no roads to or within the park.
Why visit this most remote of places? For starters: glaciers, active volcanos, snow-capped mountains, aqua-colored lakes, braided rivers, wildlife, lush forests, sedge meadows, and waterfalls. Lake Clark’s natural beauty and pristine landscapes are breathtaking and varied, and the activities are endless. And, of course, the remoteness means being off the grid, total peace, quiet and very, very, very little human presence. (Only 18,000 visitors came to Lake Clark in 2022 compared to over 4.7 million at the Grand Canyon.)
I’m still processing our time at Lake Clark and struggled with where to start sharing! For this first Lake Clark post, I decided on aerials to provide a bird’s-eye view of the park. The pics cover Crescent Lake, Crescent River, Tuxedni Bay, and Mount Redoubt – the highest point in the park at 10,187 feet.
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#alaska #travelalaska #sharingalaska #lakeclark #lakeclarknps #familytravel #familyadventures #takeyourkidseverywhere
Picture this: two juvenile black bears wrestling on a snowfield high in the mountains while a moose silently skirts the perimeter of an aqua-colored lake below and an eagle keeps a watchful eye from his perch. There you are, in the middle of it all, relaxing on a pontoon boat while trolling for lake trout, barely comprehending the magic of your surroundings.
This is just one of many surreal moments we experienced while visiting Lake Clark National Park and Preserve. Lake Clark is one of the largest U.S. national parks and also one of the least visited, as there are no roads to or within the park.
Why visit this most remote of places? For starters: glaciers, active volcanos, snow-capped mountains, aqua-colored lakes, braided rivers, wildlife, lush forests, sedge meadows, and waterfalls. Lake Clark’s natural beauty and pristine landscapes are breathtaking and varied, and the activities are endless. And, of course, the remoteness means being off the grid, total peace, quiet and very, very, very little human presence. (Only 18,000 visitors came to Lake Clark in 2022 compared to over 4.7 million at the Grand Canyon.)
I’m still processing our time at Lake Clark and struggled with where to start sharing! For this first Lake Clark post, I decided on aerials to provide a bird’s-eye view of the park. The pics cover Crescent Lake, Crescent River, Tuxedni Bay, and Mount Redoubt – the highest point in the park at 10,187 feet.
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#alaska #travelalaska #sharingalaska #lakeclark #lakeclarknps #familytravel #familyadventures #takeyourkidseverywhere
✨Working on my print shop this week✨
I can't wait to scatter some of my photos around town for visitors to take back home with them. I can't believe I get to live where people vacation!!
Picture this: two juvenile black bears wrestling on a snowfield high in the mountains while a moose silently skirts the perimeter of an aqua-colored lake below and an eagle keeps a watchful eye from his perch. There you are, in the middle of it all, relaxing on a pontoon boat while trolling for lake trout, barely comprehending the magic of your surroundings.
This is just one of many surreal moments we experienced while visiting Lake Clark National Park and Preserve. Lake Clark is one of the largest U.S. national parks and also one of the least visited, as there are no roads to or within the park.
Why visit this most remote of places? For starters: glaciers, active volcanos, snow-capped mountains, aqua-colored lakes, braided rivers, wildlife, lush forests, sedge meadows, and waterfalls. Lake Clark’s natural beauty and pristine landscapes are breathtaking and varied, and the activities are endless. And, of course, the remoteness means being off the grid, total peace, quiet and very, very, very little human presence. (Only 18,000 visitors came to Lake Clark in 2022 compared to over 4.7 million at the Grand Canyon.)
I’m still processing our time at Lake Clark and struggled with where to start sharing! For this first Lake Clark post, I decided on aerials to provide a bird’s-eye view of the park. The pics cover Crescent Lake, Crescent River, Tuxedni Bay, and Mount Redoubt – the highest point in the park at 10,187 feet.
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#alaska #travelalaska #sharingalaska #lakeclark #lakeclarknps #familytravel #familyadventures #takeyourkidseverywhere
Totem poles are a cultural part of many indigenous people of Alaska, the Pacific Northwest, and British Columbia.
Totem poles are sculptures carved typically from Western Red Cedar or other large trees. The figures on the poles are not like gods to be worshipped. The totem poles represent the traits and characteristics of each clan or story personifies. The figures found on these poles include the raven (a symbol of the Creator), the killer whale (a symbol of strength), the eagle (representing peace and friendship), the Thunderbird, the bear, the wolf, the beaver, and the frog. It's interesting to note that totem poles are still created today, even though it's been part of history for many decades.
A cruise to Alaska takes you to many locations where you can see these beautiful works of art in person.
Don't miss the Totem Poles at the Alaska Native Heritage Center in Ketchikan.
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The Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitor Center in Fairbanks, Alaska. The entrance to the visit center made of Moose and Caribou antlers.
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Picture this: two juvenile black bears wrestling on a snowfield high in the mountains while a moose silently skirts the perimeter of an aqua-colored lake below and an eagle keeps a watchful eye from his perch. There you are, in the middle of it all, relaxing on a pontoon boat while trolling for lake trout, barely comprehending the magic of your surroundings.
This is just one of many surreal moments we experienced while visiting Lake Clark National Park and Preserve. Lake Clark is one of the largest U.S. national parks and also one of the least visited, as there are no roads to or within the park.
Why visit this most remote of places? For starters: glaciers, active volcanos, snow-capped mountains, aqua-colored lakes, braided rivers, wildlife, lush forests, sedge meadows, and waterfalls. Lake Clark’s natural beauty and pristine landscapes are breathtaking and varied, and the activities are endless. And, of course, the remoteness means being off the grid, total peace, quiet and very, very, very little human presence. (Only 18,000 visitors came to Lake Clark in 2022 compared to over 4.7 million at the Grand Canyon.)
I’m still processing our time at Lake Clark and struggled with where to start sharing! For this first Lake Clark post, I decided on aerials to provide a bird’s-eye view of the park. The pics cover Crescent Lake, Crescent River, Tuxedni Bay, and Mount Redoubt – the highest point in the park at 10,187 feet.
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#alaska #travelalaska #sharingalaska #lakeclark #lakeclarknps #familytravel #familyadventures #takeyourkidseverywhere
High school students, develop the climate conversation skills that can drive solutions by taking part in our Alaska Columbia Climate Corps program this summer!
Our Alaska trip will run for 12 days from July 17 through July 28, focusing on the theme of climate communication and storytelling. Students will explore through Anchorage, Homer, and Denali, learning about how climate change has shifted indigenous communities' traditional ways of life.
Learn from scientists, scholars, and locals to gain new perspectives on how Alaskan communities are facing climate change, and why centering community and indigenous knowledge is essential in developing climate solutions.
Learn more about the student experience on this trip and the 12-day itinerary at our 🔗 in bio. Start your application today!
Columbia Climate Corps features small-group climate- and sustainability-focused traveling programs designed for motivated high school students, combining intentional travel with in-depth educational opportunities.
📷: Auke Lake, Juneau, Alaska. Credit: Kayti Coonjohn via Unsplash.
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