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Alaska Vacation Guide

One of the least populated and most beautiful of the 50 states of America, Alaska is an isolated state located in the far north-western region of the North American continent, beyond the vastness of the Yukon and tucked away against the Bering Sea. Home to some of the most beautiful natural parks in the US, and with some of the most vibrant wildlife scenes in the country, Alaska boasts a broad variety of activities for visitors, from camping and hiking to fishing or simply relaxing and enjoying the natural beauty of the land at one of the National Parks or an exclusive lodge.

For years, Alaska was viewed as a frozen wasteland, barren and unworthy of attention. At the time it was purchased from the Russians back in 1867 by Secretary of State William H. Seward, the state was nicknamed “Seward’s Folly”, until it become one of the US’s most valuable assets in terms of gold and oil. In the mid 20th century the state began to transform from simple wasteland into vast natural resource mine, although this has had its own set of downsides as well.

While accessible for all levels of travelers, the remoteness of the state, combined with the exclusive nature of the resorts and otherwise, makes for an exceptionally expensive trip. Alaska is not a budget destination, not by any means. Getting there either requires several days by ferry, a week on the highways through the vast open spaces of Canada, or a fairly expensive plane ticket. But for sheer natural beauty, Alaska is one of the ultimate destinations. From Glacier Bay National Park, complete with rugged mountains, glaciers, coastlines against the ocean, and plenty of lakes and rivers, to places like the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, called the mountain kingdom of North America, the majestic beauty of Alaska’s landscapes is second to none, and well worth spending the extra few dollars to come see.

Travel and Tourism Guides for Popular Cities in Alaska

  1. Anchorage
  2. Fairbanks
  3. Juneau
  4. Denali National Park
  5. Ketchikan
  6. Seward
  7. Skagway
  8. Talkeetna
  9. Whittier
  10. Homer
  11. North Pole
  12. Girdwood
  13. Deadhorse
  14. Valdez
  15. Hyder
  16. Sitka
  17. Coldfoot
  18. Haines
  19. Kiana
  20. Kenai
  21. McCarthy
  22. Wasilla
  23. Auke Bay
  24. Nome
  25. King Salmon
  1. Solomon
  2. Tok
  3. Wrangell
  4. Palmer
  5. Chicken
  6. Healy
  7. Ester
  8. Soldotna
  9. McKinley Park
  10. Deering
  11. McGrath
  12. Kodiak
  13. Chitina
  14. Manley Hot Springs
  15. Prudhoe Bay
  16. Kenny Lake
  17. Kennicott
  18. Barrow
  19. Chatanika
  20. Matanuska
  21. Moose Pass
  22. Paxson
  23. Unalakleet
  24. Chena Hot Springs
  25. Council
  1. College
  2. Cooper Landing
  3. Petersburg
  4. Excursion Inlet
  5. Gustavus
  6. Kotzebue
  7. Glennallen
  8. Cantwell
  9. Eagle River
  10. Aniak
  11. Fort Yukon
  12. Trapper Creek
  13. Beluga
  14. Galena
  15. Eagle
  16. Donnelly
  17. Willow Lake
  18. Wiseman
  19. Gakona Junction
  20. Anaktuvuk Pass
  21. Hoonah
  22. Seldovia
  23. Eklutna
  24. Koyuk
  25. Nenana
  1. Knik
  2. Hope
  3. Douglas
  4. Cordova
  5. Bethel
  6. Ninilchik
  7. Dutch Harbor
  8. Willow
  9. Yakutat
  10. Livengood
  11. Mendenhall Valley
  12. Nelchina
  13. Petersville
  14. Saint Michael
  15. Copper Center
  16. Port Alexander
  17. Nabesna
  18. Eureka
  19. Kwigillingok
  20. Houston
  21. Kake
  22. Chickaloon
  23. Attu
  24. Colorado
  25. Chugiak