Alaska, the 49th, largest, and northern-most state of the Union.
Seperated from the rest by Canada and just across the Bering Sea from Russia and Asia,
Alaska is home to the ten tallest mountains in North America.
For the adventurous type then Alaska will be a great place to go. Enjoy hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, and expeditions
to see the wildlife of Alaska like wolves, whales, moose, and bears. There are also month-long expeditions to the top of Mt. McKinley.
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Choose from one of many tour packages (Keyword Alaska):
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Alaska is a beautiful state, and the best way of keeping it that way is just by respect to the land.
It is easy to throw your trash and cigarette butts away, and by doing so, you are saving countless plants and animals.
[Don't litter!]
Consider using a guide, or checking out local conditions with locals before jumping in the kayak,
and heading for yonder point that looked so nice on the map. The water in Alaska is so cold, falling overboard
can be fatal within minutes. More importantly, self-rescue becomes impossible often within seconds, especially
around glacier-fed rivers. Treatment for hypothermia is required reading before doing any water sports, even during warm weather.
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Discover Alaska's natural wonders when you explore to a scenic backdrop of amazing urban, wilderness, mountain, islands and coastal terrain.
Find many exciting high wilderness adventures opportunities for rock climbing, mountaineering, boating, camping, hiking, weekend retreats and more.
Tour Denali National Park This 4 million acres wilderness reserve that is home to Mt. McKinley and many other natural wonders.
Most summertime visitors enjoy scenic bus tours while many extreme adventures include mountaineering, white-water rafting or wintersports.
Tour Kenai Fjords Alaska Kenai Fjords National Park is 567 thousand acres featuring the Harding Icefield and its radiating
glaciers along Kenai Fjord in South Alaska Rain forests, sea lions, sea otters, seals and variety of birdlife.
The park includes 8 glaciers actively "calving" icebergs into the Pacific.
The park includes coastal old-growth temperate rain forest, puffins, sea otters, black bears and harbor porpoises offshore.
Tour Lake Clark Alaska Lake Clark National Park and Preserve was created to protect scenic volcanoes, glaciers, wild rivers and waterfalls.
There are also abundant populations of fish and wildlife, watersheds essential for red salmon, and the traditional lifestyle of local residents.
Lake Clark's spectacular scenery provides a true wilderness experience for those who visit.
Welcome to Iditarod Alaska The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is an annual sled dog team race across Alaska, U.S. Mushers and teams of
typically 16 dogs cover 1,161 miles in nine to fifteen days from Anchorage to Nome.
Tour Gates of the Arctic Alaska Gates of the Arctic is one of the last truly wild places on earth. Here you can take a journey of adventure,
discovery and solitude through vast valleys and gaunt mountains of rugged beauty and experience nature on it own terms.
Visitors to the park must have the knowledge and skills to be truly self sufficient in the remote location and demanding
climate of the Brooks Range.
Tour Chugach National Forest The Chugach National Forest is the second-largest and northernmost forest of the USNF service in south central Alaska.
It is located in the mountains surrounding Prince William Sound including the eastern Kenai Peninsula and the delta of the Copper River.
Admiralty Island National Monument Most of the monument is designated as the Kootznoowoo Wilderness to protect the protect the prolific rainforest vegetation
and abundant wildlife, including Grizzley and Black Bears. Many species of salmon, whales, mountain goats, and deer live here.
Tour Tongass Rain Forest One of the last unspoiled and largest temperate rain forests of the
world, the Tongass Rain Forest hugs the North American Coastline
from Kodiak Island in Alaska and stretches as far south as Northern California.
It is home to the densest biomass on Planet Earth.
Sitka National Historic Park Also known as Indian River Park and Totem Park, this
is the site of the famous Battle of Sitka in 1804 between Russians and Tlingit Warriors
defending their fort here at the mouth of Indian River.
Tour Glacier Bay National Park Featuring massive glaciers descending from towering snow-covered peaks is the worlds most massive display of ice.
Famous feature is Muir Glacier. Wildlife includes whales, seals, eagles, and bears.
Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park Commemorating the Klondike Gold Rush of the late 1890s. The gold rush was in the Yukon Territory,
and this park comprises staging areas for the trek there, and routes leading in its direction.
Welcome to Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge [AMNWR]
Comprising 2,400 islands, headlands, rocks, islets, spires and reefs of the Alaskan coastline that
has diverse landforms and terrains, including tundra, rainforest, cliffs, volcanoes, beaches, lakes, and streams.
Best Western Kodiak Inn
- overlooks the beautiful St. Paul Harbor.
Anchorage Marriott Downtown
- the only full-service, luxury hotel in Anchorage where Guestrooms have oversized picture windows that frame striking views of downtown Anchorage, city Parkstrip, the Chugach Mountain Range & Cook Inlet.
Anchorage Hilton Downtown
- The hotel guest rooms have magnificent views of the Chugach Mountain Range, Cook Inlet or sweeping Anchorage vistas.
Historic Anchorage Hotel
- the hotel is an elegantly restored and generously appointed property offering the most modern amenities
Sheraton Anchorage Hotel & Spa'
- Located within walking distance of Anchorage’s many attractions—businesses, restaurants, and shopping—this prominent landmark is an ideal base for exploring the city.
The Hotel Captain Cook
- Since 1965, the Hotel Captain Cook has defined luxury in Alaska by offering a level of elegance and comfort unparalleled across the state.
Eagle River Microtel Inn
- Hotel in Palmer Alaska, offers downtown lodging, restaurant, lounge, conference, and banquet facilities.
Anchorage Marriott Downtown
- the only full-service, luxury hotel in Anchorage where Guestrooms have oversized picture windows that frame striking views of downtown Anchorage, city Parkstrip, the Chugach Mountain Range & Cook Inlet.
Anchorage Hilton Downtown
- The hotel guest rooms have magnificent views of the Chugach Mountain Range, Cook Inlet or sweeping Anchorage vistas.
Historic Anchorage Hotel
- the hotel is an elegantly restored and generously appointed property offering the most modern amenities
Howard Johnson Plaza Anchorage
- 246 Room Full Service Hotel Centrally located downtown Anchorage
Inlet Tower and Suites
- located near the Alaska Center for the performing arts, the Egan convention center, and the Tony Knowles coastal trail.
Ramada Anchorage Downtown
- located in the heart of downtown Anchorage minutes away from shopping and restaurants.
Comfort Inn Ship Creek
- Located in downtown Anchorage. Shopping, museums and restaurants nearby.
Sheraton Anchorage Hotel & Spa'
- Located within walking distance of Anchorage’s many attractions—businesses, restaurants, and shopping—this prominent landmark is an ideal base for exploring the city.
The Hotel Captain Cook
- Since 1965, the Hotel Captain Cook has defined luxury in Alaska by offering a level of elegance and comfort unparalleled across the state.
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