Visiting Alaska promises an adventure into some of the most rugged and pristine wilderness on Earth. Start your journey in Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city, nestled between the Chugach Mountains and Cook Inlet. Here, you can immerse yourself in the state’s rich Native American heritage at the Alaska Native Heritage Center, or embark on outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing in nearby Chugach State Park.

For a glimpse of Alaska’s majestic wildlife, head to Denali National Park, home to North America’s tallest peak, Denali (formerly known as Mount McKinley). The park’s vast wilderness spans six million acres of untouched landscapes, offering opportunities to spot grizzly bears, moose, wolves, and caribou against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains and tundra.

To experience Alaska’s coastal beauty, cruise along the Inside Passage, a scenic route dotted with fjords, glaciers, and charming coastal towns like Juneau and Ketchikan. Witness the Hubbard Glacier’s towering ice walls calving into the sea, or explore the Tongass National Forest, the largest temperate rainforest in the United States, teeming with bald eagles and humpback whales.

For a taste of Alaska’s Gold Rush history, visit Skagway, where you can ride the historic White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad through stunning mountain scenery. Anchorage’s Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, which starts in Anchorage and finishes in Nome, offers visitors a chance to experience Alaska's winter culture