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Principal Locations
  1. Anchorage
  2. Barrow
  3. Fairbanks
  4. Homer
  5. Juneau
  6. Ketchikan
  7. Nome
  8. Seward
  9. Sitka
  10. Valdez

Resources


Alaska Adventure



APLIC - Alaska Public Lands Information Center
Perhaps you want to know what it's like to raft the Tatshenshini/Alsek Rivers (or even just pronounce them); you could plan a bear viewing adventure to world famous Katmai National Park and Preserve; or you just might want to reserve a quiet, remote cabin for you and your family to enjoy, like the one on Lower Russian Lake. Whatever your activities, wouldn't it be nice to have all the options organized in one convenient website? ... [Read More]

Tour Alaska's Coast on the Alaska Marine Highway System
Indescribable adventure awaits at every bend of Alaska's incredible coastline. Each magnificent fjord, towering glacier, and historic waterfront town urges you to linger and discover its wonders. Give yourself the freedom to answer this "call of the wild" on an AMHS ferry ship, through the Inside Passage, across the Gulf of Alaska, into Prince William Sound, and out to the Aleutians. And in every port , there's plenty to do and see. ... [Read More]

Alaska Scenic Byways, Alaska Railroad
Operating year-round passenger service between Anchorage and Fairbanks, the Alaska Railroad also offers service via Talkeetna, Denali, Seward and Whittier during the summer. Amenities available (not on all routes) include glass-domed luxury railcars, gourmet cuisine and a wide variety of overnight adventure and sightseeing packages. The Alaska Railroad is one of the last surviving 'flag stop' passenger rail lines in the U.S. - trains that will stop where and whenever passengers want to get on or off. ... [Read More]

Alaska Scenic Byways, Dalton Highway
A trip along the Dalton Highway is an adventure that will take you on the only road in the United States to cross the Yukon River, Arctic Circle, and Brooks Range. Named for James William Dalton, a North Slope engineer, the Dalton was originally developed as a haul road connecting the Yukon River and Prudhoe Bay during construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. ... [Read More]

Public Health Nursing
Welcome to Alaska's Public Health Nursing's web site. I hope you will get some idea of why I believe that public health nursing in Alaska is a great professional opportunity and personal adventure. Alaska is truly a land of possibilities. ... [Read More]

Alaska Scenic Byways, AMHS Gulf Coast Route
From the gentle coastal grasslands of its islands to the rumbling snow-capped volcanoes along its shores, Southwest Alaska is a region known for its spirit of adventure. Stretching from Kodiak Island to the Aleutian Chain, it is home to the largest brown bears in the world, as well as walrus, seals, dozens of species of seabirds, giant halibut and plentiful salmon runs. It also has many rich cultural and historical treasures. ... [Read More]

Alaska Wildlife Viewing, Alaska Department of Fish and Game
This 96-page softcover guide features 68 of the best places in Alaska to view wildlife. Certainly there are many more waiting to be explored, but these are great places to start. Some sites in this guide are barrier-free; others are rugged and undeveloped. No matter where you are in the state, adventure and wildlife await. ... [Read More]

Geologic Information about Alaska
Whether a dog sled race or the thrill of seeing a brilliant glacier reflected in the chilly waters of a fjord lures you to the wilds of Alaska, it's an adventure you won't soon forget. If you're planning a trip to Alaska or are simply curious, we hope our collection of geology resources here will help you explore geology studies that are underway in Alaska and how they contribute to diverse problems such as understanding earthquake shaking, finding minerals, and evaluating volcanic hazards. ... [Read More]

Service Routes of the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS)
From June through September, the M/V Kennicott makes twice monthly trips from Juneau to Valdez and Seward, with "whistle stops" in Yakutat. This is the trip of a lifetime for those who like comfortable adventure. ... [Read More]

Hunt Alaska: Know Alaska's Regulations, Alaska Department of Fish and Game
This guide will assist you in planning a safe and successful Alaskan hunt — however you define success. We highly recommend you complete the worksheets provided to help you plan for your hunting adventure. Remember that planning also includes physical and mental preparations for difficult weather, rugged terrain, and remoteness unlike anything you may have previously experienced. ... [Read More]


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