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    Alaska (/ əˈlæskə / ⓘ ə-LASS-kə) is a non-contiguous U.S. state on the northwest extremity of North America. It is in the Western United States region. The only other non-contiguous U.S. state is Hawaii.

  2. 2 days ago · Alaska, constituent state of the United States of America. Admitted to the union as the 49th state on January 3, 1959, it lies at the extreme northwest of the North American continent. The Alaska Peninsula is the Western Hemisphere’s largest peninsula, and Alaska’s Denali is North America’s highest peak.

  3. Sep 18, 2024 · Alaska, nicknamed, “The Last Frontier”, is a non-contiguous US state located in the extreme northwest of North America. It has a northern coastline along the Beaufort Sea and Arctic Ocean , a southern coastline bordering the Gulf of Alaska and Pacific Ocean , a western coastline along the Bering Sea , and a northwestern coastline ...

  4. Alaska is the land of superlatives: largest national park, highest peak, longest coastline, biggest state, longest day and night. The list goes on, and with all of these unparalleled characteristics,… Adventure Green Alaska. Planning a trip to Alaska? Adventure Green Alaska is your guide to finding ecofriendly Alaska travel experiences. Learn More.

  5. Oct 27, 2009 · Alaska is the largest state admitted to the Union; It was acquired by the United States in 1867 and received statehood in 1959.

  6. Jan 5, 2024 · The essential guide to visiting Alaska. 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....

  7. With its endless collection of snow-covered mountains, giant glaciers, and blue fjords, Alaska is a beautiful destination that any adventurer would be thrilled to explore. It is also the home to some of the best wildlife sightings in the United States with opportunities to get up close to reindeer, bears, and musk ox.

  8. Alaska Travel Guide. Photograph by Ralph Lee Hopkins, Nat Geo Image Collection. Immense beyond imagination, Alaska covers more territory than Texas, California, and Montana combined.

  9. The Great Land. Discover unexpected treasures in the majesty of the Great Land. With awe-inspiring scenic beauty, enormous ice-age glaciers, abundant wildlife and rich Alaska Native heritage, Alaska is like nowhere else on earth.

  10. Alaska is by far the largest state of the United States of America by land area. Nicknamed "the last frontier", Alaska is sparsely populated with a harsh climate but incredible scenery. Separated from the "lower 48" by Canada, Alaska can be a challenging destination; most of the state is in the Arctic.