ALASKA
ALASKA
Alaska offers a breathtaking blend of untamed wilderness, Indigenous heritage, and frontier spirit. Wander the vibrant streets of Anchorage, where modern life meets snow-capped peaks, or explore the historic charm of Juneau, nestled between mountains and sea.
Venture into Denali National Park to witness North America’s tallest peak and spot bears, caribou, and wolves roaming the vast tundra. Cruise through Glacier Bay or the Kenai Fjords, where icy blue glaciers calve into the sea and orcas glide beneath towering cliffs.
Small towns like Sitka, Talkeetna, and Homer showcase Alaska’s rugged personality, rich Native traditions, and artistic communities. Sample fresh-caught salmon, wild berries, and local craft brews as you travel by road, ferry, or floatplane across landscapes few have explored.
From the Northern Lights dancing over Fairbanks to remote islands dotted with fishing villages, every corner of Alaska reveals an awe-inspiring piece of the Last Frontier’s wild, unforgettable identity.
ALASKA: ESSENTIAL FACTS FOR TRAVLERS
- Population: ~730,000 (2024 estimate)
- Date of Statehood: January 3, 1959 (49th U.S. state)
- Capital: Juneau
- Largest City: Anchorage
- Size: ~663,300 square miles (1st largest U.S. state)
- Nickname: The Last Frontier
- Time Zone: Alaska Time (AKT); Aleutian Time in far western islands
- Geography: Mountains, glaciers, tundra, fjords, coastline, boreal forest, and volcanic islands
- Climate: Ranges from Arctic in the north to subarctic and maritime in the south; long, cold winters and short, mild summers; interior regions are drier with extreme temperatures
ALASKA: ESSENTIAL FACTS FOR TRAVLERS
- Population: ~730,000 (2024 estimate)
- Date of Statehood: January 3, 1959 (49th U.S. state)
- Capital: Juneau
- Largest City: Anchorage
- Size: ~663,300 square miles (1st largest U.S. state)
- Nickname: The Last Frontier
- Time Zone: Alaska Time (AKT); Aleutian Time in far western islands
- Geography: Mountains, glaciers, tundra, fjords, coastline, boreal forest, and volcanic islands
- Climate: Ranges from Arctic in the north to subarctic and maritime in the south; long, cold winters and short, mild summers; interior regions are drier with extreme temperatures
ALASKA NATIONAL PARKS

