Welcome to Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge [AMNWR]

Comprising 2,400 islands, headlands, rocks, islets, spires and reefs in Alaska, with a total area of 4.9 million acres, this refuge stretches from Cape Lisburne on the Chukchi Sea to the tip of the Aleutian Islands in the west and Forrester Island in the southern Alaska Panhandle region in the east. The refuge has diverse landforms and terrains, including tundra, rainforest, cliffs, volcanoes, beaches, lakes, and streams.

Alaska Adventure Tours
Explore the Best of Alaska -

Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge is well-known for its abundance of seabirds. About 75 percent of Alaskan native marine birds, 15 to 30 million among 55 species, use the refuge. AMNWR also provides a nesting habitat for an estimated 40 million seabirds, representing 80 percent of all seabirds in North America. These seabirds congregate in colonies along the coast. Each species has a specialized nesting site . Other animals present in the park include sea lions, seals, walrus, whales and sea otters.

Island and Ocean Visitor Center
95 Sterling Highway; Homer, AK 99603;
907-235-6961; Center Website;
Visitor Center for the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge. A collection of artwork, natural exhibits and special programs.

AMNWR Tours
There are exciting several options available to explore the wonders of this area.

Alaska Adventure Tours
Our most Popular Adventure Tour
Choose from one of many tour packages (Keyword Alaska):

Helicopter Tour -
Wildlife Viewing - Whalewatching and more
Glacier Cruise -
Klondike Gold Rush Tour -

Aleutian Islands Alaska Area Attractions

Alaska Center for the Performing Arts
Alaska State Fair - The last blast of summer.