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Alaska is a prime region of scenic mountain ranges, abundant wildlife, pristine rivers and lakes which offer world class fishing, and beautiful coastal scenery.
Because of this abundance, Alaska is a popular tourist destination which offers a variety of activities whether it be in one of the many national parks or reserves or in it's far north arctic regions.
Cruising the coastal waters of Alaska is a popular way to experience a large range of activities as the cruise ships stop off at a variety of ports or take passengers on a voyage to get close up and personal with glaciers which calve into the sea. Flightseeing tours are also a common offering for shore excursions when cruising the Inside Passage.
Bus tours into Denali National Park show the great grizzly bears in their natural habitat existing side by side with caribou, Dall sheep, moose, and wolves. But Denali is not the only park, there's Glacier Bay and Kenai National Parks just to name a few but all have their own unique qualities which make them worth a visit.
Alaska is a fisherman's dream location with rivers and coastal water's teeming with a variety of fish such as five species of salmon, halibut, trout and arctic grayling.
Bald Eagles soar high in the sky over the coastal community of Homer a great place to visit during the spring to observe this massive but graceful birds of prey.
Hiking through the wildflowers of spring which blanket meadows, climbing the towering mountain peaks of Denali National Park, or traveling through the fall arctic colors of the north are all a must see while touring through Alaska. Whether canoeing, hiking, biking, fishing, coastal cruising - whatever your choice of activity, you will not be disappointed.
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Woman Cell Phone Woman talking on her Cellphone Alaska. Woman cross country skier talking on her cell phone in the back country. |
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Arctic Hiking Hiking the Gates of the Arctic Alaska. Gates of the Arctic National Park. Enjoying a sunny day above the Noatak River. |
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Shadow Rock Silhouette of a Climber on Rock Alaska. Rock Climbing. Russ Kendall rock climbs on cliffs by Turnagain Arm near Anchorage at... |
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Kenai Lake Overlook Kenai Lake Overlook Alaska. Kenai Peninsula. People enjoy the beauty of the Kenai Lake with snow on the surrounding... |
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Group Ice Skating Potters Marsh Ice Skating Alaska. Anchorage. Residents enjoying a family outdoor adventure ice skating, in December, at... |
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Hunter With Dog Photo silhouette of hunter and gun with dog in the morning mist Alaska. Southeast. Mendenhall Wetlands. A hunter with dog. |
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Couple Kayaking Together Couple Kayaking in Glacier bay Alaska. Glacier Bay National Park. Muir Arm. Ocean kayaking near McBride Glacier. |
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Aircraft Takeoff Aircraft Plane Alaska. Katmai National Park. A Cessna 206 takes off from the blue waters of Naknek Lake with Mt... |
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Misty Fjords Camping Misty Fjords Camping in Tongass Alaska. Misty Fjords National Monument. Camping in a tent at Punchbowl Lake. |
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Extreme Skiing Extreme Skiing Competition Alaska. Chugach Mts. Valdez. Winter, A skier attemps extreme slopes during the World Extreme Ski... |
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Auke Nu Trail Auke Nu Trail in Juneau Alaska. Southeast. Juneau. Auke Nu Trail. Hikers enjoy a walk through Spaulding Meadows.Half-day... |
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Scuba Diving Practice Shallow Coastal Water A group practice some scuba diving techniques before leaving the shallow coastal water where things could become tricky. Practice is essential before taking to deeper waters to enjoy the beauty of the undersea world... |
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Woman Piilot Takahula Lake Air pilot woman Alaska. Gates of the Arctic NP. Brooks Range. A bush pilot takes a nap on the skies of her Maule... |
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Snowmobiling Vacation A great option for a winter vacation is to go snowmobiling in Alaska. A snowmobiler enjoys a sunny day riding through fresh snow on trails in the White Mountain National... |
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Dall Sheep Hunter Tok Dall Sheep Hunter Alaska. Tok. A hunter with pack and rifle travels through the Tok Management Area as he hunts for... |
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Man And Walker Glacier Man and Walker Glalcier Alaska. Glacier Bay National Park. Alsek River. Hiker enjoys icy scenery at the toe of Walker... |
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Cook Inlet Beach man on Cook Inlet beach Alaska. Kenai Peninsula. Cook Inlet Beach. A man enjoys the sunset, Mt Redoubt and Mt Iliamna in... |
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Rainbow Children Rainbow Children in Chugach State Park Alaska. Chugach State Park. Sister and brother enjoy view of a rainbow. MR. |
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Tongass Hunting Sitka Blacktailed Deer Hunting Alaska. Tongass National Forest. Douglas Island. A hiker sneaks over the ridge while hunting for... |
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Mendenhall Glacier Kayakers kayakers at Mendenhall Glacier Alaska. Southeast. Juneau. Kayakers enjoy view of Mendenhall Glacier from the water. |
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Woman With Fishing Pole Mt Hood towers over a fisherwoman Washington. Lake Cassidy. Woman fishing in a foggy lake at sunrise. |
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Homer Vacation Picture A couple enjoy the sunset over Kachemak Bay during a vacation at Homer Spit, Alaska. Alaska. Homer. A couple hiking along the beach at Homer Spit enjoying the view of Kachemak Bay and... |
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Heli Skiing Valdez Backcountry Skiing in Valdez Alaska. Valdez. Backcountry skiing in the Chugach Mountains provides fresh powder snow to those who... |
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Ski Lines Pretty ski tracks on Slope Utah. Wasatch Mts Big Cottonwood. Skiers and snowboarders leave their signature on slope through... |
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Kayaking Icebergs John Hokins Iceberg Alaska. Glacier Bay, National Park and Reserve, Kayaking in John Hopkins Inlet. |
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Heli Skiing Chilkat Range Snowboarder Southeast Alaska Alaska heli skiing is some of the best in the world and a snowboarder plows through the powder on the steep mountain known as the Chilkat Range in Southeast Alaska in the USA. A helicopter hovers in the air while a snowboarder takes to the steep slopes of the Chilkat Range... |
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Picture Of Prince William Sound Kayaking Hidden Bay A Kayaker paddles in close to a waterfall while kayaking in Hidden Bay, Prince William Sound, Alaska. Kayaking in Hidden Bay, Prince William Sound, Chugach National Forest, Alaska. (MR) |
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Exploring Rock Pool twins exploring rock pool Alaska. Kenai Peninsula. A family of child twins plays on the shores of Cook Inlet beach at low... |
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Muldrow Glacier Climbing ice at Muldrow Glacier Alaska. Denali NP. Scott Sumpter ice climbing on the Mudlrow Glacier. |
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Alyeska Lolos Cliffs Lolo's Cliff Dwellers Alaska. Girdwood. Alyeska Ski Resort offers great views of the Chugach Mts and Glacier Valley. MR. |
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Mountaineer Photo of Mountaineer climbing steep face Alaska. Denali National Park. Brett Baunton climbing Mt Brooks (11,940'). MR. |
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Winter Tramway Winter Tramway car Alaska. Girdwood. Aerial tram carries skiers to slopes and restaurants at the 2300 ft level of Mt... |
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Cataraft Keystone Canyon Keystone Canyon Float Trip in Valdez Alaska. Keystone Canyon near Valdez, Alaska. Whitewater rafters pass by Bridal Veil Falls. |
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Mountain Climbers Kahiltna Glacier Mt McKinley Alaska Mountain climbers make their way across the Kahiltna Glacier on Mt. McKinley in Denali National Park in Alaska, USA. Two members belonging to a mountain climbing team make their way across the ice and snow covered... |
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Alaska Rock Climbing Pika Glacier A man spends his day in the sun rock climbing The Blade in Alaska, USA with the Pika Glacier adorning the background. Rock climbing is a sport which requires a great deal of strength and agility especially when... |
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Mountaineer Picture Photo of mountain climber and his footprints Alaska. Denali NP. Alan Weidner climbing Scott Peak (8,828'). MR. |
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Shadow Boat Single Boater Kayaking on Lake at Sunrise Washington. Lake Cassidy. Kayaker in small boat at sunrise in a foggy lake. |
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Ice Skating At Sunset Ice Skating Sunset Alaska. Anchorage. Ice skaters at Potter's Marsh. |
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McKinley Summit Summit of McKinley Climber Alaska. Denali National Park. A hiker summits Mt McKinley (20,320 ft) at midnight in April. MR |
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Winter Camping Eureka Winter Camping at Eureka Glacier Alaska. Chugach Mts. Winter camping near Eureka Glacier. |
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Man Using Ice Tools Man ice climbing with Tools Alaska. Chugach NF on Portage Lake. Kristian Sieling climbs on iceberg. MR |
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Wilderness Air Plane Wilderness Air plane Alaska. Kodiak Island. A wilderness air beaver takes off from Hidden Basin. |
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