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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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...
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Beaver Creek Bed & Breakfast is located in Dillingham, in the Bristol Bay area of Alaska. Beaver Creek Bed & Breakfast offers several lodging...
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Alaska Silvertip Lodge & Cabins specializes in building customized vacation packages for couples, families, and groups. You choose the adventures...
Alaska’s Ridgewood Wilderness Lodge is a premier, full-service destination lodge in Halibut Cove – also the home of the renowned Saltry...
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The Park Connection offers deluxe, scheduled motorcoach service to Anchorage, Denali Park, Talkeetna, Seward, and Whittier. The Park Connection...
See it all in one day! Phillips Cruises & Tours operates glaciers & wildlife cruises from Whittier Alaska. Cruise on high-speed catamarans in...
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Discover Southcentral Alaska Drawing on decades of expertise in Alaska tourism, Pacific Alaska Tours brings unparalleled travel experiences to...
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