Alaska Travel Guide

Alaska is the 49th and largest state in the United States of America. Separated from the rest of the country by Canada, Alaska lies on the Arctic Circle.

Regions

• South-Eastern -- Panhandle & Inland Passage
• South-Central -- Anchorage & Kenai Peninsula
• South-Western -- Alaskan Peninsula & Aleutian & other islands
• Central -- Fairbanks
• Arctic -- Barrow, Nome, Kotzebue

Cities

• Anchorage -- Alaska's largest city.
• Barrow
• Juneau -- State capital and third largest city.
• Fairbanks
• Nome
• Petersburg
• Homer -- Halibut fishing, Kachemak Bay State Park, Katmai National Park
• Seward -- Resurrection Bay
• Sitka

Other Destinations

Katmai National Park

History

In 1867, the territory of Alaska was purchased from the Russians for $7.2 million. It took until 1959 for the territory to become a State of the Union.

Get in

It is possible to drive to Alaska by way of the Alaska Highway which is mostly in British Columbia and the Yukon.

Hotel - Flight - Car Rental

• Alaska Discount Hotels Directory

• Click here for discount air fares.

• Click here for rental cars.

External links

• Alaska National Parks and Forests - Bell's Alaska Canada Travel Guide - Includes in-depth descriptions of towns, highways, ferries, history, accommodations, camping, railroads, fishing, visitor attractions and what to see and do.
• Alaska State Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation - Information on hiking trails, history, archaeology, historic preservation office, cabins, camping, campgrounds, boating, boating safety, and volunteers.
• Alaska State Parks Public Use Cabins - Alaska State parks offers over 40 cabins for rent by the public.
• Chena River State Recreation Area - Amphibians, bears, trails, canoe the Chena River, campgrounds, picnic areas and map. Community service project by the Two Rivers Elementary School.
• Alaskanet.com Guide - Katmmai National Monument, Denali National Park, Prince William Sound, Kenai Fjords, and Glacier Bay.
• Alaska's National Parks - Information about Alaska's national parks.
• Arctic National Wildlife Refuge - The refuge, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, conserves wildlife and wilderness in northeast Alaska. Access and visitor use information.
• Bell's Alaska: National Parks and Forests
• NPS Alaska Map - Clickable map of national parks and monuments.
• Denali Foundation - wilderness leadership courses and elder hostel programs to develop and implement research, education and communication.
• Denali National Park - Information about the Park.
• Denali National Park and Preserve Guide - OutdoorPlaces.Com - Park information including directions, fees, permits, climate, what to see, activities, airline access, accommodations, camping, food, fuel, shopping, web links, and hiking trails.
• Denali Summer Times - Directory of accommodations, park reservations, activities, tours, services, summer jobs, and links.
• GORP Denali Travel Guide - A guide to travel, tourism and recreation.
• ScenicUS: Denali National Park - Illustrated introduction and map.
• Your Town - Denali National Park - Find Denali National Park hotels, motels, houseboats, ranches, restaurants, roadside shacks, watering holes and clubs.
• Alaska Science Center - Glacier Bay Programs - Summaries, detailed reports and raw data for a dozen research projects sponsored by the USGS.
• Friends of Glacier Bay - Non-profit group dedicated to preserving ecological intactness and opportunities for solitude. Extensive site includes articles, links, guest books, and discussions.
• Geology of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve - Includes articles, photographs, maps, links, and teaching resources.
• Glacier Bay - PBS web site featuring photos, history, wildlife, and a screensaver.
• Glacier Bay Alaska and Gustavus - Travel guide to Glacier Bay National Park and Gustavus. Direct links to Local businesses including: Lodging, activities, Park info, news, history, classifieds, and realestate.
• Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve - Official NPS site contains in-depth information on visitation, activities, news, and learning more about the park.
• GORP Glacier Bay Guide - Maps, trip planning information, and feature stories about outdoor recreation in Glacier Bay.
• A Multimedia History of Glacier Bay - NASA science/education site featuring background information, drawings, photographs, videos, and animated 3-D computer simulations of Glacier Bay's landscape.
• Geology of Kenai Fjords National Park - Includes article, photographs, maps, links, and teaching resources.
• GORP Kenai Fjords Travel Tourism and Recreation Guide - A guide to travel, tourism and recreation.
• Kenai Fjords National Park - Official NPS site.
• The Farm Lodge - Offering sightseeing, wildlife viewing, fishing, and photography oriented trips in southwest Alaska.
• GORP Lake Clark Travel Guide - A guide to travel, tourism and recreation.
• Lake Clark National Park - Information about Lake Clark National Park
• Lake Clark National Park and Preserve - Official NPS site.
• Lake Clark National Park and Preserve - Quick fact sheet on Lake Clark NPP.
• ChefMoz Dining Guide: Alaska - Search by city to find a restaurant; read or write a dining review for any restaurant. Also, links to outside reviews. Search by name, cuisine, rating or location.
• Gruff's Alaskan Feedbags - Personal site with information regarding places to eat.
• Restaurants.com - Alphabetical listing or search by city or cuisine.

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