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The Seward Highway offers some of the most beautiful scenic views in the U.S.A. and is recognized as a United States All American Scenic Byway by the U.S. Department of Transportation. There are numerous pullouts for viewing the scenery and wildlife. Dall Sheep, moose, eagles and other birds, and even Beluga whales are often seen.

The Seward Highway offers an incredible diversity of scenic landscapes and unique natural features in one area. This 127-mile road (203 km) links Anchorage with Seward and passes through some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. The landscape includes the mountains and sea of Turnagain Arm, wet marshes that are home to multitudes of birds, deep forests, alpine meadows and lakes, waterfalls, and glaciers. In the springtime wildflowers brighten every corner of the road. Only Alaska’s Seward Highway can offer this particular mix created by climate, geography, and geology.

The Alaska SeaLife Center offers up-close and personal experiences with Alaska marine wildlife in realistic habitats. See a huge Steller sea lion gliding past underwater viewing windows, puffins diving from cliffs, harbor seals resting on rocky beaches, Alaskan king crab, sea stars, the Giant Pacific octopus, and more.

Look for the Silver Hand to mark authentic Alaska Native handicrafts. Shoppers can find unique keepsakes that will be treasured remembrances of an Alaska visit. There are many genuine Alaskan goods and handicrafts available including jewelry, carvings in wood and ivory, clothes, and more. The ivory carvings of Alaskan Native craftsmen are prized around the world. The Alaskan Qiviut wool of the Musk Ox is a treasured fiber used to make the warmest garments in the world. Fur trapping and garment making are thriving industries in Alaska, with many fine products available.

Visitors come from around the world to view and photograph Alaska’s bears in their natural habitat, a truly unique and unforgettable experience. Alaska has more bears than any other region in North America. Alaska’s bears grow fat and happy on Alaska’s famous salmon runs and many other food sources. Popular places for bear viewing include Denali NP, Katmai NP, Lake Clark NP, and Admiral Island and the Anan Creek Wildlife Observatory in the Inside Passage.

The Alaska Native Heritage Center introduces Alaska Native traditions and customs of both the past and present. The Center provides a unique opportunity to experience Alaska’s many diverse Native cultures at one location. The Welcome House is a celebration of contemporary Alaska Native cultures while the outdoor facilities and sites allow the exploration of ancient tradition and the presentation of stories from the past.

Riding the Alaska Railroad is a unique experience and one of the best ways to view Alaska’s great outdoors in world-class comfort.
The Alaska Railroad is famous for its great views and great service. It is recognized by the U.S. Department of Transportation and the State of Alaska as a Scenic Byway.
Many major cruise lines and other tour companies operate their own deluxe passenger rail cars aboard the Alaska Railroad.
The Alaska Railroad operates year-round from Seward to Fairbanks, with service to Anchorage, Wasilla, Talkeetna, and other stops.
Service aboard the Alaska Railroad …

Glacier Bay National Park is unique and beautiful park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that welcomes about 350,000 visitors each year as one of the most popular destinations in Alaska. The Glacier Bay area has 16 glaciers including 12 tidewater glaciers flowing into the sea, with 4 of the tidewater glaciers actively calving icebergs. Glacier Bay is located in the northern tip of Alaska’s Inside Passage, about 77 km west of Juneau by air.

The park has snow-capped mountain ranges rising to over 15,000 feet, coastal beaches with protected coves, deep fjords, tidewater glaciers, forests and rivers. As marine waters make up nearly one-fifth of the park, Glacier Bay is rich with marine life, including the endangered humpback whale, threatened Stellar sea lion, harbor seals, sea otters and porpoises. The land areas are home to a variety of wildlife and birds.

Kenai Fjords is a majestic land of deep glacier-carved fjords bounded by forested mountains and sharp cliffs. This rugged coastline has many beautiful tidewater glaciers and abundant marine wildlife. Huge house-sized icebergs often crash from the tidewater glaciers into the sea.
Kenai Fjords National Park is comprised of 1,760 square miles (2,833 square kilometers) of protected land on the southeast coast of the Kenai Peninsula. Snow and ice cover 60 percent of the park. The Harding Icefield is at the heart of the park, and about 40 glaciers flow from this great icefield. …

Alaska is a top cruise destination, with over 1 million cruise travelers a year. Visitors should book their cruise and optional activities early to lock in dates and activities.

For a unique ski getaway visit Alyeska Ski Resort, rated a Top 25 ski resort in the USA by Skiing Magazine in 2006. Mt. Alyeska boasts 2,000 feet of vertical terrain.