Sitka is the only Inside Passage community that fronts the Pacific Ocean, hugging Baranof Island's west shore in the shadow of the impressive Mount Edgecumbe. Located on Sitka Sound, the city of about 8,500 residents is known for its… Type: Landing Page
With the backdrop of towering Pioneer and Twin Peaks and the surrounding Chugach Mountains, this agricultural community offers access to countless recreation opportunities in the Mat-Su Valley, just 40 miles north of… Type: Landing Page
At the north end of the Wrangell Narrows, a 22-mile channel that is only 300 feet wide and 19 feet deep in places, is Petersburg, the center of Norwegian culture in Alaska. Petersburg lies across Frederick Sound from a spectacular glaciated wall of alpine peaks—including the distinctive Devil's Thumb—that form a skyline of jagged snowcapped summits. This community of roughly 3,000 is centered…
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Galena is situated on the north bank of the Yukon River, 270 miles west of Fairbanks in the heart of the western… Type: Landing Page
Situated between the Pacific Ocean to the south and the Bering Sea to the north, the Aleutian Island community of Unalaska is rich in history, and for over 20 years has been the top commercial fishing port in the country.Unalaska, home to… Type: Landing Page
At 13 million acres, this is the largest national park and preserve in the United States.Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve is the largest unit of the U.S. National Park System, and with its high peaks and massive glaciers, it is also one of the most spectacular. Wrangell-St. Elias stretches from one of the tallest peaks in North America, Mount St. Elias at 18,008 feet, out to…
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Known as the outdoor playground for half of Alaska's residents, Chugach National Forest attracts more than one million visitors a year.Only a third as large as Tongass National Forest, its twin in the… Type: Landing Page
Epic history, majestic landscapes, and pristine beaches await visitors to the state parks in this quaint coastal town.Located on Baranof Island, Sitka is the only community perched on the seaward side of the Alaska's… Type: Landing Page
Sitka National Historical Park is Alaska's smallest national historical park, but it’s big on Alaska history and scenic beauty.
The 113-acre park was established in 1890 and is the oldest federally designated park in Alaska. Located within easy walking distance of downtown…
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As the days get longer and temperatures start to rise, it’s easy to yearn for the open road and new adventures in western Canada and Alaska. The mountains! The coastline! The endless expanses of protected lands! The wildlife! There’s a new experience waiting around every turn.Whether you’re an avid birder, an outdoors enthusiast with a passion for skiing, biking, or hiking, or an oenophile ready…
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