View the wonderful wildlife that Alaska offers. See polar bears, whales, bald eagles, moose, gray wolves and many more endangered species living in the Alaskan wild. Wildlife can be viewed in parks, on cruises and on guided tours. Visit Great Alaska Adventure Lodge's website for information on prices and schedules of tours.
Take the family fishing in Alaska. The state offers many opportunities for fly-fishing, ice fishing, fresh and saltwater fishing. Alaska has over 3 million lakes, thousand of rivers and is home to hundreds of species of fish.
Experience some adventure while visiting Alaska. Hike through one of the four mountain ranges near Anchorage. Visit the tallest peak in North America, Mount McKinley located in Denali National Park.
Take part in water sports. Go kayaking, canoeing or rafting through Alaskan waters and see some of the magnificent marine wildlife. There are many places to go rafting, and it can be calm or adventurous depending on the needs of the visitors. One of the most popular places to raft is down the Nenana River from Denali National Park.
Learn about Alaska's unique history and culture. There are different culture, art, craft and music festivals throughout the year. Try totem carving or learn native dancing. There are also many museums and heritage centers. Visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center, or Kenai Landing.
See the breathtaking Alaskan sights. There are many ways to go sightseeing: on bicycle tours, bus tours through goldmine towns or by air. Charter a helicopter or small-engine plane tour to see the countryside from a birds-eye view. Contact Alaska Air Taxi to find out schedules and prices.
Go on a cruise to see the beautiful scenery and marine wildlife. There are day-long cruises on old-fashioned steamboats or cruises along the coast lasting several days, all available in different areas of Alaska. Contact Discovery Voyages to learn about the services they offer.
