If you have the time and money,
the following destinations will certainly enhance your Alaskan experience.
Most require additional flights (on small planes) or ferry rides.
McNeil River
Your name must be drawn in the
annual lottery in order to visit this sanctuary. You'll spend 4-5 days
among the grizzly bears, watching them feed on wild salmon runs. It's
a life changing experience!
Katmai National Park
What if your heart is set on bear viewing, but your name isn't drawn in the
lottery? Consider a visit to Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park.
There are more people around, but plenty of bears for all to see.
Inside Passage
Many tourists visit Alaska via the Inside Passage. The link above will
take you to the State of Alaska's Marine Highway. Many private cruise
companies offer packages as well.
Consider visiting some Alaska's
harder-to-reach communities...
Juneau
Cordova
Sitka
Kodiak
Valdez (road access from
Anchorage)
Nome
Ketchikan