The Alaska Guide

is your comprehensive travel companion to the Last Frontier. As the largest state in the union, Alaska boasts unspoiled lands perfect for eco-tourism and a cultural heritage unlike any other in the United States.
The crafts of Native Alaskans are not only useful products but artistic masterpieces that provide insight into a unique culture. Items such as drawings, paintings, carvings, sculpture, and basketry can be found on display and even for purchase at places such as the Anchorage Museum, as well as craft fairs, festivals, and heritage centers. Though removed from the continental United States, Alaska offers all the forms of entertainment that Americans are accustomed to. Performing arts and films are all available for visitors to enjoy, especially with an Alaskan twist. Native dances, music, and live performance provide a peek into the local culture as well as a fun night out.

Making Decisions:
From where to go to what to do when you get there, our guide to Making Decisions will help make planning your trip that much easier.

When To Go:
Choosing when to go to Alaska is a bit different than choosing when to go to any other state. Due to its extreme northern location, some areas get daylight for two straight months while others reside in darkness for a period of time. It's important to note when and where these seasonal conditions occur so you'll know what to expect during your travels. Our When To Go guide will help you choose the right time for you to visit Alaska.


The diet of Alaska's most numerous natives, the Inuit Indians, was unique in that very little fruits and vegetables were available. Instead, Inuit fare consisted of the meat and blubber of seals, whales, caribou, polar bear, and other local game, as well as foraged berries. Though it may not sound appetizing, blubber was important because it was rich in vitamins they weren't getting through produce. (More...)
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