The Alaskan wilderness: America’s final frontier

Watch the wildlife
If you want to see wildlife, Alaska is the place to visit. Bald eagles flock by the hundreds, moose cause traffic jams, and millions of salmon spawn in its rivers. Take a guided tour through a national park or wildlife refuge to see moose and caribou or a boat tour to see otters, whales and porpoises. No matter where you go, you’ll find an incredible variety of wildlife to watch.

Take an awesome drive
Driving in Alaska is an unforgettable experience. Spectacular views, pristine lakes and towering mountains are all part of the Alaskan driving experience. Looking for adventures? Fly to Alaska and rent a car or RV. You will find 3 routes that have been designated National “Scenic Byways”; the Glenn and Seward Highways, with glaciers accessible by road; and the Alaska Marine Highway, a unique ferry route connecting more than 3,500 miles of coastal waterways.

Visit the largest national park in the country
Alaska is home to 17 national park areas, which is two-thirds of the land in the entire national park system. From mountain ranges and volcanoes to wild rivers and vast tundra, Alaska’s parks offer a variety of recreation and sightseeing opportunities. Visit Wrangell-St. Elias, our country’s largest national park, and see the best surviving example of a 20th century copper mining town.

Glacier Cruise
Come see the massive ancient rivers of ice that carved the mountains of Alaska. You can get up close to the glaciers on cruises and day cruises in many areas of Alaska, including Glacier Bay, the Kenai Fjords, and Prince William Sound. These trips offer a wonderful glimpse of the Alaskan coast with its spectacular mountain scenery and tidal glaciers.

Go make flights
Flying is a way of life in Alaska and no trip to Alaska would be complete without a flight watching excursion. Get a bird’s eye view of this great land as you hike up majestic Mount McKinley, take a seaplane to a nature lodge, or land on a glacier in a helicopter.

Explore the desert
In Alaska you can explore nature during the day and sleep in a warm bed at night. Guided trips and tours take you to a variety of remote—or not-so-remote—locations where you can enjoy almost any outdoor interest. Stay at a country lodge to fly fish and bear watch, or join an expedition to one of Alaska’s remote parks, forests or lodges.

Explore Alaska’s rich history and unique cultures
Native and cultural diversity abounds in Alaska. Each region contains its own unique peoples and customs. From traditional music and dance to beautiful native art, there are many opportunities for visitors to Alaska to experience Alaskan culture and history.