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
Join us for a day of fly-in bear viewing, safely observing grizzlies foraging sedge grass, salmon, and more (depending on the season) in remote...
Princess owns and operates five custom built lodges in the best locations throughout Alaska - Copper River, Kenai, Mt. McKinley, Denali and...
Go dog sledding with a top-ten Iditarod team near Anchorage. We offer year-round tours and sled rides with Denali views on our secluded, private...
Family-owned and operated since 1963, Rust's Flying Service will fly you to some of the most pristine wilderness Alaska has to offer. With an...
Alaska Fish On Charters! provides fishing enthusiasts and first timers, a great advantage on the Kenai Peninsula waters, bringing 28 years of...
ALASKA’S CUSTOM TOUR COMPANY | FISHING CHARTERS | SIGHTSEEING TOURS | CABIN RENTALS Alaska Silvertip Lodge and Cabins specializes in building...
Experience unobstructed views of the Alaska wilderness from the comfort of a glass-domed railcar as you travel the historic Alaska Railroad route...
Glacier treks and helicopter vista hikes in the Chugach National Forest to Spencer Glacier. Our Glacier Treks onto Spencer Glacier is...
Travel by train, see extraordinary scenery, have an outdoor adventure -- and do it all in a day! With AlaskaTrain.com and our partners at Alaska...
Leave the crowds behind, small group adventure is what we do. We never take more than six guests per tour so you always get the VIP treatment...
Celebrating 22 years of custom guided fishing and lodging packages on the Kenai & Kasilof Rivers in Alaska. We also provide guided day fishing...
Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge is the only lodge located within Kenai Fjords National Park. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound from this...
Only have a day or two in Anchorage and want to witness the majestic Alaskan brown bears in their natural habitat? Well we've got the tour for...
A passion for Alaskan glacier and wildlife tours and the Prince William Sound Wilderness define Anadyr Adventures, the original and still the...
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Kennicott Glacier Lodge is located in the center of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park at the National Historic Landmark of the Kennicott Copper...
From breathtaking scenic coach tours to the iconic Alaska Rail Road and self-drive packages – we have every option covered to complete your dream...
Palmer KOA is perfectly Located between Palmer and Wasilla. KOA is also only 1 mile from the Glenn Highway and only 30 minutes from Anchorage...
The Park Connection offers deluxe, scheduled motorcoach service to Anchorage, Denali Park, Talkeetna, Seward, and Whittier. The Park Connection...
A true Alaska wilderness experience! Caribou Lodge is a remote lodge accessible by float-plane, and offers a fun, relaxed atmosphere of off-grid...
Alaska: AKA Your Next Adventure
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