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
Escape to BlueWater Basecamp, where modern comfort meets Alaska’s untamed beauty. Wake up to woodland views, breathe in the crisp wilderness air...
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 premier helicopter tour company, open year-round, located by Knik Glacier. Convenient transfers from 15 different hotels throughout...
Double Shovel Outfitters is a local and guide owned company offering custom scenic float trips in remote Alaska. Our float trips meander down...
Founded in 2019, Out to Sea is an outdoor adventure company specializing in small group, wildlife eco-tours and custom expeditions aboard fully...
Mindfulness in the Wilderness offers an Alaska experience like no other. Explore the lush Tongass National Forest, discover native plants, and...
We offer overnight camping dog sledding adventures in the scenic White Mountains north of Fairbanks Alaska. Our fully guided trips give you the...
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...
Experience the thrill you only get from a helicopter with Outbound Heli Adventures! Fly down the scenic Knik River Valley, with sweeping views of...
These incredible day tours start with a float-plane ride from Fish Lake in Talkeetna out to our remote wilderness lodge where our experienced...
Overlooking the mouth of beautiful Kachemak Bay and Cook Inlet, the Homer Baycrest KOA has multiple types of RV sites. Our cabins have a kitchen...
The Kodiak Brown Bear Center and Lodge offers exclusive, small-group bear viewing on Karluk Lake, surrounded by Kodiak’s pristine wilderness...
It’s one of the last truly pristine wilderness areas left in the world. Endless miles of crystal clear rivers teeming with wild rainbow trout and...
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...
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...
Ice climbing or glacier trekking on Knik Glacier offers a unique & exhilarating adventure for all ages & skill sets. The awe-inspiring ice...
Gate Creek Lodge is ideally located next to hundreds of groomed snowmachine trails and the untouched powder of the Alaska Range. We offer on-site...
Hiking in Sitka and the Tongass National Forest is an experience that should not be missed! Tongass Treks takes you on the best trails in Sitka...
Alaska: AKA Your Next Adventure
Where will your Alaska adventure take you? Order our Official State of Alaska Vacation Planner and plot your course.