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The Alaska regional guide

Explore Alaska, Region by Region

12 regions, one enormous state — know the ground before you go.

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Choose your corner of Alaska

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AnchorageAnchorageFairbanksFairbanksJuneauJuneauKetchikanKetchikanSitkaSitkaSewardSewardHomerHomerKodiakKodiakKing SalmonKing SalmonNomeNomeKotzebueKotzebueUtqiagvikUtqiagvikValdezValdezTalkeetnaTalkeetna

Boundaries: U.S. Census 2024 · Relief: USGS 3DEP / GMTED2010

Ways to experience Alaska

What brings people north

Hiking

Hiking

Established trails, alpine routes and remote backcountry.

Fishing

Fishing

Salmon rivers, trout lakes and saltwater charters.

Hunting

Hunting

Game country, land access and permit planning.

4WD & Backroads

4WD & Backroads

Gravel highways, local roads and remote approaches.

Rafting & Paddling

Rafting & Paddling

River expeditions, lake journeys and coastal kayaking.

Wildlife

Wildlife

Bears, birds, whales and tundra migrations.

Camping

Camping

Campgrounds, public-use cabins and wilderness camps.

Parks

Parks

National parks, refuges, forests and state parks.

Mountain terrain

Getting around

Most of Alaska has no roads

Only a small network of highways links Anchorage, Fairbanks and the Kenai. Everywhere else, Alaskans travel the way they always have: by bush plane and floatplane, on the Alaska Marine Highway ferries, and along the Alaska Railroad.

How travel works here

Alaska is bigger than you think. Start with a region.

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