Natural History of Alaska
Learn more about our great state of Alaska with our Natural History of Alaska Guide. These are actual excerpted chapters from our guide manual used by our Denali Lodges guides. Check back in the future as we add more information.
| Native Peoples of Alaska |
 Learn more about the rich cultural heritage of the five distinct groups of Native Alaskan peoples: Aleut Athabascan; Tlingit and Haida; Inupiat; and Yupik.Learn More |
| Alaska Land Mammals |
 The highlight of any Alaska visit is the opportunity to see large mammals such as whales, moose, caribou, bears and wolves. Read this Alaska Travel Guide about these and other furry residents.Learn More |
| Alaska Birds |
 Alaska is home to a wide variety of birds and with 471 species positively identified, Alaska is a popular destination for birders the world over. Get a jump start with this guide to Alaska birds.Learn More |
| Close Encounters with Wildlife |
 While most visitors to Alaska will admit to being afraid of bears, many Alaskans will tell you that they are actually more afraid of moose than they are of bears.Learn More |
| Geologic History of Denali National Park |
 Denali National Park lies in the heart of a curved mountain chain about 600 miles long, the Alaska Range. In the McKinley massif area, the range is about six miles wide and is aligned generally northeast to southwest. Follow through to learn a concise overview of Denali National Parks geology.Learn More |
| Alaska Geology |
 Earthquake, volcanoes, mountains, and glaciers are ever-present reminders of Alaska�s dynamic and complex geologic composition. Learn more about this changing land.Learn More |
| Trees of Alaska |
 There are 128 native species of trees and shrubs that occur in Alaska. This Alaska Travel Guide describes in details the most common trees Alaska travelers will see.Learn More |
| National Petroleum Reserve |
 Set aside in 1923 for emergency use, the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska is the largest and most controversial piece of undeveloped federal land owned in the US.Learn More |
| Alaska Government |
 Do you know the difference between a borough and a country? This guide attempts to answer this question while briefly describing the workings of the 49th state's government.Learn More |
For more information about Alaska travel or any of our Alaska vacations or Alaska tours, please don't hesitate to contact us.
More Alaska travel information:
Anchorage Alaska Travel
Denali National Park Travel
Fairbanks Alaska Travel
Northern Alaska Travel
Seward Alaska Travel
Whittier Alaska Travel
Denali National Park is the major destination of Alaska travelers. With Mt. McKinley as its crown, Denali park is known for its unspoiled beauty and abundant wildlife.Learn More
This guide describes the three general biomes that occur in Alaska; tundra, taiga (also known as boreal forest) and temperate coniferous rainforest.Learn More
Only a state since 1959, Alaska is a young state that even today attempts to balance the needs of economic growth with the necessity of preserving its rugged beauty and rich native culture.Learn More
