Wildlife in Alaska

Birding is a popular pastime for many more folks than you probably realize. According to the most recent research from the National Survey on Recreation and the Environment, among the 51 activities that are tracked by the survey, birding is the 15th most popular activity, attracting 33 percent of... Read more

Fishing in Alaska is an experience many visitors dream about. And what’s the fastest and easiest way to catch a fish in Alaska? Shore fishing! Some visitors simply can’t invest their valuable travel time and/or money taking a guided fishing outing or a daylong fishing trip. But for those... Read more

No animal is more iconic to the northern woodlands and forests of North America than the moose (Alces alces). These not-so-graceful giant herbivores are prevalent all over Alaska and are considered one of “Alaska’s Big Five” among the state’s prolific wildlife, along with bears, caribou, Dall sheep and wolves.... Read more

Alaska’s animal attractions are one of the major reasons that makes traveling around Alaska such a special experience. Spotting Alaska’s wildlife – furry or feathered, swimming or flying, instantly creates thrills and chills, big grins and hopefully a few – or a lot of – great pictures and lasting... Read more

(Header photo courtesy of Chillylee/Visit Nome) Every Alaska visitor has a checklist of “must-do”, “must-see” Alaska bucket list experiences. Some of those lists are packed with quirky activity curveballs and off-the-radar locations. These are often the picks of adventure travelers who are happiest when wandering off the beaten path,... Read more

One of Alaska’s largest and fascinating land animals is the grizzly bear. Without a doubt they are also one of the state’s most-popular must-see attractions. When a creature this big, burly and beastly thrives in a place as harsh and unforgiving as Alaska’s toughest wilderness landscapes, they are bound... Read more

The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is America’s largest national wildlife refuge and Alaska at its wildest, rawest, most remote and adventurous. Better known to most by its acronym ANWR (pronounced ann-wahr), the refuge is more than 19 million acres of largely untarnished and incredibly diverse land in the northeast... Read more

Traveling in Denali National Park, it’s easy to find yourself constantly gazing skyward for a glimpse of The Great One – Denali. A sighting of the majestic mountain and precarious peak, as well as its summits and spurs, will take your breath away. The experience also provides instant perspective... Read more