Alaska (/ əˈlæskə / ⓘ ə-LASS-kə) is a non-contiguous U.S. state on the northwest extremity of North America. Part of the Western United States region, it is one of the two non-contiguous U.S. states, …

5 days ago · Alaska, constituent state of the United States of America. It was admitted to the union as the 49th state on January 3, 1959. Alaska lies at the extreme northwest of the North American …

Explore five distinct regions and varied travel routes and modes of transportation as you plan your Alaska getaway. Alaska’s far north features the country’s only Arctic ecosystem; northern lights …

5 days ago · The state website will be updated periodically throughout the day. Employees must check for updates regularly by visiting the website at www.alaska.gov

Our list of Alaska's cities, towns, and parks by region. Discover how to get there, things to do, places to stay & more.

Its Alaska Peninsula, extending out to the Aleutian Islands, is the largest peninsula in the Western Hemisphere. The state is bounded on the north and northwest by the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas …

Here’s everything you need to know about exploring the cities and vast wilderness of Alaska—when to go, where to stay, what to do, and how to get around.

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5 days ago · Alaska comprises eight distinct physiographic and environmental regions. Much of the mainland panhandle region, a narrow strip of land 25 to 50 miles (40 to 80 km) wide lying east and …

Oct 27, 2009 · The largest state admitted to the Union, Alaska became the 49th state in 1959 and is located in the northwest region of North America. Acquired by the United States in 1867, the territory …