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
Alaska's premier destination for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers & film crews to view the largest omnivores on earth, the legendary Kodiak...
Established over 50 years ago, Afognak Wilderness Lodge promises an authentic and unforgettable experience in the heart of Alaska's wilderness...
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Providing water taxi, kayak shuttle, freight hauling & recovery services from Seward to Kenai Fjords National Park & Aialik Bay. Enjoy a...
Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge is located on beautiful and remote Fox Island, a world away from the ordinary.
Cabins feature private bathrooms...
St. Elias Alpine Guides (SEAG) curates authentic Alaskan excursions and empowers adventurers to have their trip of a lifetime. With more than 40...
Alaska's ultimate small ship cruise adventures in beautiful Kenai Fjords National Park and Prince William Sound! Experience wildlife, active...
Salmon Falls Resort is an intimate full-service resort in Ketchikan, Alaska, situated at the southernmost entrance to Alaska’s iconic Inside...
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...
Denali Backcountry Lodge will be like nothing you’ve ever experienced before. With the partial closure of Denali Park Road, our all-inclusive...
Stay at a wilderness ecolodge located just 10 miles from beautiful Seward, Alaska. Our oceanfront yurt lodging is surrounded by towering...
Mindfulness in the Wilderness offers an Alaska experience like no other. Explore the lush Tongass National Forest, discover native plants, and...
Leave the crowds behind, small group adventure and private charters is what we do. With us you always get the VIP treatment. Join us on a scenic...
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YOUR GATEWAY TO ALASKA’S UNTAMED BEAUTY Set alongside the Resurrection River, on the edge of Chugach National Forest near the Exit Glacier...
We offer guided hikes in Seward with a born and raised local! Hikes are customizable and flexible to fit your schedule. Whether it's your first...
Located 200 miles north of Fairbanks, our tours are all-inclusive which means round trip air transportation from Fairbanks, all meals, lodging...
Chena Hot Springs Resort is the most developed year round hot springs in Alaska. 60 scenic miles from Fairbanks, the Resort has 80 rooms, 8 dry...
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