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Alaska's Regions
Please click on one of the links below for more
information on Alaska's Regions.
Southcentral
Alaska
More than half of Alaska's residents live in this region of
spectacular glaciers, fjords, roadside lakes, beaches, and
salmon streams. The region's cities, towns, and farmlands
are like islands in the surrounding wilderness, and year
round recreation and adventure are easily accessible.
Southeast
Alaska
Shaped by glaciers millions of years ago, Alaska's Inside
Passage is a web of quiet fjords and peaceful islands
forested with hemlock and spruce. It is the traditional home
of Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian Indians, shared by
Russians, prospectors, lumberjacks, and fishermen.
Southwest
Alaska
For the naturalist, few places on earth can compare with
Southwest Alaska. Brown bears, sea otters, walrus, fur
seals, and sea birds share a variety of environments ranging
from the volcanic terrain of Katmai National Park to the
windy grasslands of the Aleutian Islands.
Interior
Alaska
In the heartland of Alaska, you'll find some of the state's
most impressive natural wonders and a wealth of culture and
history. Athabascans, gold prospectors, farmers, and fur
trappers have all found a home in the shadow of Mt.
McKinley, the continent's tallest peak.
Far North
Alaska
For many visitors to Alaska, crossing the Arctic Circle is
the most memorable moment of the journey. The Far North is a
land where legends are passed from generation to generation,
and yet modern industry coexists with the wildlife and
traditional subsistence lifestyles.
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Source: State of Alaska
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