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- Southeast
- Southcentral
- Southwest
- Interior
Far North
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state of Alaska is divided up into five distinct regions:
Southeast, Southcenteral, Southwest, Interior and Far
North. Each region is uniquely different. The primary
factor to consider when planning on visiting Alaska is
how much time you have to spend and to plan your trip
accordingly. If you have a week to spend, consider
exploring parts of just one region that appeals to you.
Alaska's size can be deceiving when you see it on a map.
Alaska alone is one-fifth the size of the continental
United States. Driving between Alaska's two major cities
Fairbanks and Anchorage (364 miles / 586 kilometers) is
roughly the same distance as driving between San Diego
and Phoenix, Houston and New Orleans or Boston and
Baltimore. Since only 25% of Alaska is accessable via
road, many communities require traveling by air. |
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| Southeast |
Shaped
by glaciers millions of years ago, Southeast Alaska is a
web of quiet fjords and peaceful islands forested with
hemlock and spruce. It it the traditional home of
Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian Indians and shared by
Russians, prospectors, lumberjacks and fishermen.
Specific areas within this region include: the Inside
Passage, Ketchikan, Sitka, Prince of Wales Island,
Juneau, Glacier Bay and Chichagof Island. |
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SOUTHEAST ACTIVITIES |
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| Glacier Cruises |
Helicopter Tours |
| Fishing |
Flightseeing |
| Land Tours |
Tram Ride |
| Salmon Bake |
Wildlife Viewing |
| Whale Watching |
Kayaking |
| Sled Dog Tours |
Village Tours |
| Remote Lodges |
Rail Tours |
| Jet Boat Tours |
Horseback Riding |
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| Southcentral |
More
than half of Alaska's residents live in this region of
spectacular glaciers, fjords, roadside lakes, beaches and
salmon streams. The region's cities, towns and farmland
are like islands in the surrounding wilderness and
year-round recreation and adventure is easily accessable.
Specific areas within this region include: Anchorage,
Seward, Homer, Prince William Sound, Kenai Peninsula,
Matanuska Valley, Susitna River Valley and the Wrangell
Mountains. |
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SOUTHCENTRAL ACTIVITIES |
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| Flightseeing |
Rail Tours |
| Land Tours |
Museums &
Attractions |
| Glacier Cruises |
Remote Lodges |
| Fishing |
Rafting |
| Sled Dog Tours |
Dinner Theater |
| Canoeing |
Snowmobile Tours |
| Kayaking |
Bird Watching
Tours |
| Tram Rides |
Parasailing |
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| Southwest |
For
the naturalist, few places on earth can compare with
Southwest Alaska. Brown bears, sea otters. walrus. fur
seals and sea birds share a variety of environments
ranging from the volcanic terrain of Katmai National Park
to the windy grasslands of the Aleutian Islands. Specific
areas within this region include the Kodiak Archipelago,
the Alaska Peninsula, the Aleutian Islands, Bristol Bay
and the Pribilof Islands. |
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SOUTHWEST ACTIVITIES |
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| Bear Viewing |
Fishing |
| Land Tours |
Village Tours |
| Flightseeing |
Rafting |
| Wildlife Viewing |
Remote Lodges |
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| Interior |
In
the heartland of Alaska, you will find some of hte
state's most impressive natural wonders and a wealth of
culture and history. Athabascans, gold prospectors,
farmers and fur trappers have all found a home in the
shadow of Mt. McKinley, the continent's tallest peak.
Specific areas within this region include: the Alaska
Highway, Fairbanks. Mt. McKinley and Denali National
Park. |
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INTERIOR ACTIVITIES |
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| Flightseeing |
Salmon Bake |
| Wildlife Viewing |
Land Tours |
| Rafting |
Dinner Theater |
| Remote Lodges |
Rail Tours |
| Helicopter Tours |
Jetboat Tours |
| Dog Sled Kennel
Tours |
Horseback Tours |
| Riverboat Cruises |
Gold Dredge Tours |
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| Far North |
For
many visitors to Alaska, crossing the Arctic Circle is
the most memorable moment of the journey. the Far North
is a land where legends are passed from generation to
generation and yet modern industry coexists with the
wildlife and traditional subsistance lifestyles. Specific
areas within this region include: Kotzebue, Nome, Barrow,
St. Lawrence Island, Prudhoe Bay, the Brooks Range and
the Dalton Highway. |
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FAR NORTH ACTIVITIES |
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| Village Tours |
Arctic Circle
Crossing |
| Flightseeing |
Prudhoe Bay
Tours |
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| RESERVATIONS
CALL TOLL FREE: 1-888-655-4020 |
| VISITORS
INFORMATION CALL: 1-907-929-2822 |
| E-MAIL TO: avc@alaska.net |
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Alaska Visitors Center
733 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage,
Alaska 99501 |