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From seeing of the world's tallest mountains, to exploring glaciers, to getting a glimpse of amazing wildlife, Alaska is the ultimate dream vacation.![sunsetalaska1]()
The ultimate dream vacation Alaska is the ultimate dream vacation. But the thing about dreams is that they can be amazing and a little scary.![sunsetalaska2]()
Watch big, big bears In parts of Alaska, bears outnumber people by a large margin.![sunsetalaska3]()
Find the quirky small town You grew up on Northern Exposure, fascinated by the eccentric small Alaska town? There are plenty to choose from—artsy Homer, cruise-ship-stop Ketchikan. But for the most quirk-for-the-buck, head to the lesser-known Southeast Alaska town of Wrangell.![sunsetalaska4]()
Meet the first Alaskans From the Inupiaq on the Arctic coast to the Haida in Southeast, Alaska’s native peoples—who number about 165,000 today—have indelibly shaped the land they call home.![sunsetalaska5]()
Visit the totem capital Totem poles are Alaska’s most famous art-form.![sunsetalaska6]()
See the tallest mountain In a state of superlatives, Mt. McKinley, in Denali National Park & Preserve, is the most super of all: 20,320 feet of continent-topping grandeur.![sunsetalaska7]()
Camp in a rugged wonderland Rugged types can camp at Wonder Lake, at milepost 85 on Park Road.![sunsetalaska8]()
Take a journey to planet ice Yes, some are melting fast, but Alaska’s glaciers are still huge and impressive.![sunsetalaska9]()
Really get away from it all No other state in the country makes it so easy to get away from everybody: Park the car, grab a tent, start hiking, and you’ll be alone within minutes, even from the outskirts of Anchorage or Fairbanks.Beginner's guide to Alaska
Alaska, even for beginners, is a trip of a lifetime. Here is Sunset’s guide to the coolest glaciers, biggest bears, and the best small town.
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- Beginner's guide to Alaska
