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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The Kodiak Brown Bear Center and Lodge offers exclusive, small-group bear viewing on Karluk Lake, surrounded by Kodiak’s pristine wilderness...
Alaska Rivers Company is one of the longest established outfitters on the Upper Kenai River, providing scenic rafting and guided fishing tours in...
The Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies makes our home in beautiful Kachemak Bay. We have 5 locations around the Bay that allow visitors to dive...
Incredible, modern luxury 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home perched on top of a mountain at the foothills of Chugach State Park. Located just 25 minutes...
Mindfulness in the Wilderness offers an Alaska experience like no other. Explore the lush Tongass National Forest, discover native plants, and...
Denali Backcountry Lodge will be like nothing you’ve ever experienced before. With the partial closure of Denali Park Road, our all-inclusive...
Alaska's premier destination for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers & film crews to view the largest omnivores on earth, the legendary Kodiak...
Join us on a sweeping exploration of southeast Alaska, from Sitka's outer coast in the northwest, to Ketchikan in the southeast. Discover worlds...
Salmon Falls Resort is an intimate full-service resort in Ketchikan, Alaska, situated at the southernmost entrance to Alaska’s iconic Inside...
St. Elias Alpine Guides (SEAG) curates authentic Alaskan excursions and empowers adventurers to have their trip of a lifetime. With more than 40...
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Denali Toy Rentals offers independent exploration in the Denali area. Navigate trails that weave through the boreal forest, cruise along the edge...
Providing water taxi, kayak shuttle, freight hauling & recovery services from Seward to Kenai Fjords National Park & Aialik Bay. Enjoy a...
Stay at a wilderness ecolodge located just 10 miles from beautiful Seward, Alaska. Our oceanfront yurt lodging is surrounded by towering...
We specialize in small group, natural history tours exploring Kachemak Bay. Tours provide outstanding wildlife viewing and present insightful...
Located in the heart of Alaska’s scenic Central Kenai Peninsula is our award-winning RV Park, where an array of accommodations awaits to suit...
Denali Backcountry Adventure will not be running in 2023. Visit our website and subscribe to our email list for the latest updates on what we’ll...
Our lodge is 10 miles outside Fairbanks, away from the city lights for prime aurora viewing in winter. In summer, enjoy hiking and wildlife...
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