Whitewater rafting in Class I-III rapids, kayaking, fishing, and floating are some of the activities enjoyed by adventure-seekers on vacation in Alaska.
National Parks
Explore America’s national parks. Discover our most treasured places, supported by people like you, and start your travel planning here by finding your park.
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Alagnak Wild River
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Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve
Don't let the remote location keep you from visiting Aniakchak, a vibrant reminder of Alaska's location in the volcanically active 'Ring of Fire.'
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Bering Land Bridge National PreserveDare to brave the tundra at the Bering Land Bridge National Preserve. While challenging to get to, the preserve offers visitors an experience unlike any other.
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Cape Krusenstern National Monument
Visiting Alaska's Cape Krusenstern will grant hikers, campers, kayakers, photographers, and lovers of nature endless vacation opportunities.
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Denali National Park and PreserveMt. Denali, formerly Mt. McKinley, is North America's highest mountain, and is contained within Denali National Park in Alaska.
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Gates of The Arctic National Park and Preserve
Lying north of the Arctic Circle, this remote park and preserve is the northernmost national park in the U.S. and the second largest, spanning 8,472,506 acres.
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Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
Covering 3.3 million acres of mountains, glaciers, wild coastlines, and fjords, Glacier Bay is one of the world's largest international protected areas.
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Katmai National Park and Preserve
Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska is home to spectacular and unique volcanoes, and wildlife including fish, flowers, and bears.
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Kenai Fjords National Park
Experience the glacial hiking trails at Kenai Fjords National Park, where this rugged landscape promises a life-changing experience for visitors.
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Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
Discover how the gold rush breathed life into Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, where the journey to Canada was rooted in economic freedom.
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Kobuk Valley National Park
Follow the tracks of nearly a half-million caribou who migrate through the Great Kobuk Sand Dunes twice a year.
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Lake Clark National Park and Preserve
See the spectacular scenery of mountains, glaciers and volcanoes that stretch from the shores of Cook Inlet to the tundra-covered hills.
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Noatak National Preserve
Noatak National Preserve, one of North America's largest mountain-ringed river basins, features diverse flora and fauna, and offers river float-trips.
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Sitka National Historical Park
Alaska's Sitka National Historical Park preserves the battle site of invading Russian traders and indigenous Tlingit.
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Wrangell - St Elias National Park and Preserve
The largest national park is Alaska's Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, which has glaciers, peaks, and breathtaking views.