Top Things to do in Alaska
Top Hotels in Alaska
- 1. Pike's Waterfront Lodge
- 2. The Hotel Captain Cook
- 3. Alyeska Resort
- 4. Hyatt Place Anchorage Midtown
- 5. The Lakefront Anchorage
- 6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport
- 7. Land's End Resort
- 8. Driftwood Inn & Homer Seaside Lodges
- 9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairbanks Airport
- 10. Best Western Grandma'S Feather Bed
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The 10 Best Nature & Wildlife Areas in Alaska, United States
Alaska is divided into five regions: far north, interior, southwest, south central, and inside passage. Although it takes a long time to see the entire state, you can travel through the regions by boat, car, bus, or plane. Hike through the mountains, or venture out on a deep sea fishing or whale watching excursion. Get in touch with nature by camping in the wilderness, or experience your preferred degree of class and luxury in the beautiful, active cities of Anchorage and Fairbanks.
Restaurants in Alaska
1. Alsek-Tatshenshini Wilderness Preserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
The world's largest internationally protected area, this huge 24-million-acre wilderness area has been designated a World Heritage Site.
2. Kenai Peninsula
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Part of Alaska known for glacier and wildlife viewing.
Reviewed By GetLostinNature
The Kenai Peninsula truly is Alaska's playground, for visitors and locals alike. I stayed in many towns while in the area including Homer, Seward, and a few others. The views are stunning and if you love fishing or want to go bear viewing you will never be bored!
3. McNeil River State Game Sanctuary
4. Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,372 reviews
Reviewed By mu51c10rd - Lehi, United States
Glacier Bay is awe-inspiring when you see the sheer size and number of the glaciers. Cruising on a cruise ship down the bay provides a 360 view, and there is wildlife all over (we saw bears, otters, whales breaching, goats, and eagles). The nature of this national park means there are almost no people around except those on boats and ships on the water, so all the scenery is pristine. You can watch Margerie Glacier calving and hear the booms as the ice hits the water. The amazon part is all of Glacer Bay was one big glacier in 1750 that has since receded and created the bay with lots of glaciers coming to the water's edge. Sad part is seeing how many glaciers have receded far enough away from the water that you can't see them anymore.
5. Anan Creek Bear Observatory
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 225 reviews
Reviewed By 994daleh - Tillamook, United States
This is wonderful bear viewing spot near Wrangell in Southeast Alaska and is definitely a MUST-SEE spot for anyone who wants to experience the Alaskan Wilderness closeup! The observation platforms are carefully monitored by US Forest Service personnel and we felt totally safe even though we were very close to the bears feeding on Pink Salmon in Anan Creek. A nice bonus for us was seeing so many majestic Bald Eagles that were feeding on salmon scraps left by the bears...
6. Husky Homestead
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,859 reviews
Enjoy a warm welcome and experience a true Alaskan lifestyle at Husky Homestead—home of Iditarod Champion, Jeff King. Husky Homestead is widely heralded as an authentic look into rural lifestyles based on 40+ years of Alaskan adventures: from freight hauling on Denali to crossing the finish line in Nome, Alaska with a champion Iditarod team. See puppies upon arrival and share an intimate view of the Alaskan Husky as the team explodes from the dog yard and witness their beauty in motion as they run on our treadmill before hitting the trail for a training run. Get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into creating a championship team and carving a life in Alaska's Interior. Hear compelling stories from the trail and see actual racing sleds, arctic survival gear and equipment used to traverse 1100 miles of Alaska's most rugged terrain. Dress in extra layers, wear comfortable shoes, bring bug repellent - and your camera! Our 2021 season will run from June 1 - August 31.
Reviewed By Carolinecoolcat - Charlotte, United States
There were many favorites with this excursion! Jeff was amazing....he comes alive during his presentation of his Iditarod racing experiences! He allowed us to handle the 12 week old puppies, he gave us a personal tour of his training grounds during the summer season which included a ride (with him) on the ATV with his racing dogs leading. The dogs were mesmerizing. The whole experience was unforgettable. I highly recommend visiting Husky Homestead!!!
7. Kroschel Films Wildlife Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 492 reviews
Reviewed By 927annmariel
If you love animals then you will love this place, it's truly amazing animals safe and well cared for, staff and owner wonderful people, so knowledgeable and have animals welfare at heart, truly a brilliant trip, would definitely do again if it was possible
8. Starrigavan Recreation Area
9. Denali State Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By NYDOT - Ormond Beach, United States
We took the official Denali tour thru Princess Cruisetours. Paid extra to take the longer tour. This was the first driver we met on our Princess tour who was actually knowledgeable and was a competent driver. We had previously had several young people transport us and they were terrible. One girl almost tipped the bus taking a left turn too fast. In my opinion, Princess is not properly supervising or training these kids. It is scary since they are driving 40+ folks at one time and are not competent. The Denali driver was wonderful. He had cameras on the bus so we are able to see a Mom and bear Cubs high up on the mountains. It was fantastic. The views of Denali are spectacular but I would never use Princess again. They are cutting corners and it is evident. Go with a different company.
10. Eagle River Nature Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 277 reviews
This nature center offers hiking trails and guided walking tours.
Reviewed By TLS4243 - Marinette, United States
Although the Nature Center is closed due to COVID-19, we went here to do a self guided hike. We planned on doing the Albert Loop, but it was closed because the salmon spawning brought a large influx of bear. We chose to do another trail, the Dew Mound trail and spent an enjoyable 4 hours hiking. We liked that there were multiple trails that entwined and allowed us to add on to our journey, but cut back when we became fatigued. Beautiful setting nestled amongst the mountains.
