Imagine your vacation in Alaska for one moment. Your delight when you spot a grizzly bear with a cub or two in the heart of the Denali National Park or take a scenic Helicopter ride over the crystal glaciers for a Dog sled tour in the Kenai Peninsula. That instant when the silence of a misty fjord is shattered by a pod of giant humpback whales, breaching high into the air, then crashing back against the sea. While your floatplane lands over crystal glaciers for a dog sled tour, you catch a glimpse of some sparkling curtains of lights, apparently dancing across the dark sky, remember - This is Alaska . A Lifetime adventure. Choose from wildlife viewing, sea kayaking and guided glacier hikes. Those who visit , can't help marveling at the exotic wildlife, magnificent mountains, glacier-carved valleys and steep, rocky coastline Alaska has to offer.

Great Alaskan Destinations.

Anchorage: The largest city in Alaska with lots to see wildlife viewing, glaciers, mountains, northern lights, recreation and adventure, as well as the urban pleasures of fine dining, arts, cultural attractions and more. Experience the Anchorage culture. Explore Alaska 's unique heritage and discover the beauty of "The Last Frontier." Anchorage is the crossroads for Alaska where gold rush adventurers met Russian and Native culture, where a tent city in the wilderness blossomed into the state's largest city, and where folks can still pan for gold and learn about Alaska 's pioneers. For a great introduction to native Alaskan culture, visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center . Opened in 1999, this wonderful, state-of-the-art center features theaters, exhibitions, artists and artisans, a smokehouse, a carving center, and traditional village structures.

Time permitting, visit the Resolution Park for a breathtaking view of the Talkeetnas and the snow-covered Alaska Range . Learn about the Northern Lights, oil exploration, bears, and other local features at the Imaginarium. This award-winning, hands-on science center is great for kids and adults alike.

Talkeetna: The town of Talkeetna is located approximately 115 road miles north of Anchorage, about 14 miles off the Parks Highway at the end of the Talkeetna Spur Road. The town is also the main staging area for climbers waiting to start their Mt. McKinley ascents, and the Talkeetna area is probably the best location on the highway or rail system to view "the Mountain". The area also offers visitors the chance to experience some true Alaskan small-town flavor, yet offers easy access and a number of nice lodging choices.

Denali: Without doubt, the main attraction in Denali is Denali National Park - in fact, it ranks as Alaska's most popular destination - A home to North America's highest mountain, Mt. McKinley, towering over 20,300 feet tall, The 6 million acre of pure wilderness will gives you best opportunities to see Alaska's wildlife such as grizzly bear, moose, wolves, Dall sheep, caribou. A Tundra Wilderness Tour is an excellent way to see the Park and the towering Mt. Mckinley . You could also Go white-water rafting, an exciting adventure and a great way to see the park from a different perspective.

Fairbanks is located in the heart of interior Alaska 370 road miles north of Anchorage , about eight hours by car. Fairbanks is Alaska 's second largest city with over 80,000 residents in the greater Fairbanks area. Located near the confluence of the Tanana and Chena Rivers , the town sits just 200 miles south of Artic Circle . It was originally founded in the early 1900's as a trading post serving stern-wheeler riverboats and early gold prospectors. The town still plays a vital supply role in Alaska due to its proximity to the Arctic region and North Slope oil fields.

Here you can pan for gold, take a leisurely cruise down the Chena River or take off on an amazing Arctic Circle Flightseeing Tour or visit the Inupiat Eskimo village of Barrow .