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Anchorage
Kenai Peninsula
Denali and Interior Alaska
Fairbanks
The Bush
Southeast Alaska
Aleutian Islands
Prince William Sound
ANCHORAGE
The so-called “Big Apple” of the North, Anchorage supports nearly half of Alaska’s population. Most travelers pass through here at least once while on an adventure. Located on the icy waters of the Cook Inlet and just a few minutes from Chugach State Park, many visitors enjoy hiking and exploring among the high coastal mountains. With a large airport for international arrivals, a smaller airport for bush planes, and the largest float-plane base in the world, Lake Hood, Anchorage is a great hub.
KENAI PENINSULA
The Kenai Peninsula offers world-class salmon fishing rivers, fjords, lakes, mountains and forests, and its proximity to Anchorage makes it a great destination. The Kenai River and the Russian River nurture the biggest salmon in the world, and the Harding Ice Field that caps the peninsula is the largest in North America. Many cruise ships stop here on their tours, and with a little creativity it is easy to avoid the crowds and have a great adventure. We recommend traveling to Homer or Seward and exploring the aquarium, as well as fishing and kayaking in Aialik Bay. Great activities include glacier trekking, whitewater rafting and hiking among the majestic peaks.
DENALI AND INTERIOR ALASKA
Interior Alaska is a vast uninhabited area crossed by only a few roads and rivers for hundreds of miles. Mt. McKinley is in the center of this area. As North America’s highest peak at 20,320 ft and the heart of Denali National Park, it offers both climbers and casual tourists alike many opportunities for adventure. The town of Talkeetna acts as the base for many McKinley expeditions and also for our Talkeetna River rafting adventure (either 3 or 4 days). Just north is the entrance to Denali National Park. Denali National Park is roughly the size of Massachusetts with only one 90-mile road driving into its interior. Rimmed with mountains and populated by wildlife of all shapes and sizes it gives travelers a chance to see grizzly bears, wolves, caribou and moose in the wild. Trips stay in the center of the park in Kantishna, a historical mining town. We also arrange rafting trips, Iditarod kennel tours, mountain biking adventures and living history shows.
FAIRBANKS
Fairbanks is the northern-most city in Alaska and a great base for adventures farther north. Surrounded by miles of flat forest, a few hours north is the Arctic Circle, where the sun never sets during the summer. A fairly lively city with a bustling student population and great local hot springs, Fairbanks is an excellent base for adventures up north.
THE BUSH
The Bush describes the Alaskan wilderness, an area of isolation only accessible by plane or boat. Alaskan natives live in traditional villages throughout the Bush. Many locations have significant gold rush history, such as the town of Nome. Some of the hidden jewels in these regions include Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, the Brooks Range, and the North Slope. These areas are some of the least explored and isolated parks in the nation.
SOUTHEAST ALASKA
This is the southern-most point in Alaska and a gateway to many incredible experiences. The state capital, Juneau, is located in this region with local ferries acting as a convenient and easy way to travel between the local settlements. Rugged mountains create an incomparable experience in this extensive maze of fjords, islands and coastline. While each town offers its own personal flair, Skagway is an excellent place to head into the hills to visit Kluane National Park on the edge of the Yukon Territories of Canada.
ALEUTIAN ISLANDS
This 1,500 mile long archipelago runs west from Kodiak Island and contains 46 active volcanoes on the northern rim of the volcanic chain known as the Ring of Fire. The Aleutian Islands are located on one of the best fishing grounds in the world. These isolated islands offer some of the most intriguing national parks and refuges. Katmai National Park and Preserve and Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge offer the best and biggest bear watching in all of Alaska.
PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND
This beautiful area consists of enormous glaciers, countless wildlife, and great towns. The town of Valdez is the southern point of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. Close by, the Columbia Glacier calves so many icebergs that they block the entrance to the fjord some days. The local fishing villages and bays are excellent destinations.
