The Denali National Park Area stretches along the Parks Highway from the town of Healy , just north of the park, to the town of Cantwell , just south of the park. These two towns, along with the Denali Park area just outside the entrance of Denali National Park and Preserve , serve as the basecamp for people hoping to see the park's abundant wildlife and the tallest mountain in North America.…, Denali National Park AREA: Cities & Towns, Cantwell Denali Park Healy Kantishna, Denali National Park AREA: Parks, Denali National Park and Preserve
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In 1902, Felix Pedro found gold in what is now the Fairbanks area and thousands of prospectors swarmed to Interior Alaska in search of the “mother lode.” Nearly a century later, Fairbanks (population 32,000) is the trade and transportation center for Interior and Arctic Alaska. The city is home to a full array of visitor services including lodging, restaurants, shops, and tour options. The parks…, Alaska Railroad, and is famous today for the Nenana Ice Classic, a popular statewide content in which entrants guess the date of ice breakup on the Tanana River for a chance to win the pot, usually over $300,000., Fairbanks Area: Cities & Towns, Anderson Central Chena Hot Springs Circle Ester Fairbanks Manley Hot Springs Nenana North Pole Salcha, Fairbanks Area: Parks, Chatanika State Recreation Areas Chena River State Recreation Area Creamers Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge
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Northeast Interior is off the beaten path and off the road system but contains two Alaska treasures. The community of Fort Yukon is one of the older settlements in Alaska and remains the largest primarily Athabascan village in Alaska. An interesting and historical village, Fort Yukon sits on the Yukon River and is just north of the Arctic Circle. The town provides some of the best northern lights…, Northeast Interior: Cities & Towns, Fort Yukon, Northeast Interior: PARKS, Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge
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The Western Interior is a vast area dominated by four wildlife refuges and a scattering of remote bush villages. The Yukon River winds through the region providing a connection between many communities. The Koyukuk , Kanuti , Nowitna , and Innoko National Wildlife Refuges protect important nesting and breeding grounds for migratory birds and are part of the vast roadless region that makes up…, Western Interior: Cities & Towns, Galena Ruby, Western Interior: Parks, Innoko National Wildlife Refuge Kanuti National Wildlife Refuge Koyukuk National Wildlife Refuge Nowitna National Wildlife Refuge
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Sixteen spectacular glaciers flow from surrounding mountains into the waters of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve . With its abundant wildlife and tidewater glaciers, Glacier Bay National Park is one of the top destinations on cruise ship itineraries that explore Alaska’s Inside Passage. Independent travelers can access Glacier Bay from the nearby town of Gustavus . This charming village has…, Glacier Bay Area: Cities & Towns, Gustavus / Glacier Bay, Glacier Bay Area: Parks, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
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The northern region of the Inside Passage is home to Juneau , Alaska’s state capital, and other cruise ship ports of call including Skagway , Sitka , and Hoonah/Icy Strait Point. The area is known for its Tlingit and Haida culture, Russian heritage, whale watching and wildlife viewing, salmon and halibut fishing, glaciers, and outdoor recreation opportunities in the many state parks, wildlife…, White Pass & Yukon Railroad, and Chilkoot Trail. In Sitka , the Russian capital of Alaska from 1808 to 1867, the New Archangel Dancers keep the Russian spirit alive. Visitors can view Alaska Native artifacts at Sheldon Jackson Museum, totem poles and a cultural center at Sitka National Historical Park , and get up-close view of eagles and other birds at the Alaska Raptor Center. Juneau is known for its lively downtown,…, Northern Region: Cities & Towns, Angoon Elfin Cove Haines Hoonah/Icy Strait Point Juneau Pelican Sitka Skagway Tenakee Springs Yakutat, Northern Region: Parks, Admiralty Island National Monument Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Haines Area State Parks Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park Mendenhall Wetlands State Game Refuge Point Bridget State Park Sitka Area State Parks Sitka National Historical Park Pack Creek Bear Viewing Area / Stan Price State Wildlife Sanctuary Wickersham State Historic Site
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For visitors traveling to Alaska on a cruise ship , the southern region of the Inside Passage provides their first glimpse of the state’s beauty. Ketchikan serves as the southernmost port of call for the majority of Inside Passage cruises. A major center for sport fishing, opportunities abound in Ketchikan for both saltwater and freshwater fishing. Visitors can view an impressive collection of…, Southern Region: Cities & Towns, Hyder Kake Ketchikan Metlakatla Petersburg Port Protection Prince of Wales Island Wrangell, Southern Region: Parks, Misty Fjords National Monument Tongass National Forest
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Located just north of Anchorage , the Matanuska-Susitna Valley is fertile farmland that was settled by families who came from the Midwest as part of a New Deal relief program in 1935. Because of the fertile farmland and the immense amount of summer sunlight, vegetables grow to incredible sizes. The Alaska record cabbage is 138 pounds! However, huge vegetables are just one of the attractions at…, MAT-SU VALLEY: CITIES & TOWNS, Big Lake Chickaloon Hatcher Pass Palmer Skwentna Sutton Talkeetna Trapper Creek Wasilla Willow, MAT-SU VALLEY: PARKS, Denali State Park Independent Mine State Historical Park Lake Louise State Recreation Area Matanuska Glacier Nancy Lake State Recreation Area Summit Lake State Recreation Site
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Prince William Sound encompasses 10,000 square miles of protected waterways, islands, fjords, and around 150 glaciers. The region offers habitat for diverse marine life including humpback whales, orca whales, porpoises, sea otters, sea lions, and seals. The rugged coastline and dense temperate rainforests are home to 30 species of land animals including black bears, brown hears, mountain goats,…, Prince William Sound: Cities & Towns, Cordova Valdez Whittier, Prince William Sound: Parks, Alaska State Marine Parks Chugach National Forest
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The Alaska Peninsula extends 550 miles into the Pacific Ocean and offers some of the best bear viewing opportunities in the state. Katmai National Park and Preserve is home to the famous Brooks Falls, where dozens of bears gather to feed on spawning salmon, plus the unearthly volcanic landscape of Valley of 10,000 Smokes. Lake Clark National Park and Preserve encompasses a wilderness of coastline…, Alaska Peninsula: Cities & Towns, Iliamna King Salmon McGrath Naknek Port Alsworth, Alaska Peninsula: Parks, Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge Becharof National Wildlife Refuge Katmai National Park and Preserve Lake Clark National Park and Preserve McNeil River State Game Sanctuary
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