Alaska Lodging

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The breathtaking beauty of million-year-old glaciers, a rugged landscape, and exotic wildlife make Alaska a paradise for nature lovers. Its national forests and parks are America's largest, and the abundant coastal waters provide some of the best salmon and halibut fishing in the world.

Veteran rock and ice climbers routinely assault Mount McKinley, the highest peak in North America at 20,320 feet, and the truly intrepid compete in the annual Iditarod sled dog race. Surprisingly cosmopolitan and comfortable, Anchorage is home to about half of the state's population and offers first-class restaurants, nightclubs, and entertainment.

The great Yukon River cuts the Alaskan interior almost in half, carving tremendous valleys along the way as it makes its 1, 265-mile journey from the state's border to the Bering Sea. The mazelike convergence of land and water in the famed Inside Passage of the panhandle was sculpted into its present form by thousands of years of glacial ice scoring its way toward the sea and eventually melting.

Alaska's state parks are concentrated in the southern half of the state, with a large number on the Kenai Peninsula. Water-related activities, hiking, camping, and picnicking are available in many of Alaska's state parks on a seasonal basis. Daily parking fees are $3-$5 per vehicle, while camping fees range from $10-$15 a night. Cabins are available at more than 15 parks.

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The Alaska Trails System, established in 2001, includes 41 land- and water-based trails notable for their scenic, historic, and recreational value, such as the Iditarod National Historic Trail.

Befitting its vastness, Alaska experiences a huge range of temperatures throughout the year. In the far north, average daily high temperatures never reach 50 degrees, even in summer, while southeastern Alaska enjoys temperatures in the 60s and higher between June and August. Obviously, summer is peak travel season, with hours of sunlight nearing 20 hours per day. Only a few hardy souls venture here in the colder, darker months.

Fishing and hunting in Alaska are legendary. From salmon to moose to brown and black bears, the state's wildlife is plentiful and thriving. Because hunting here is so different than in other states, nonresidents must be accompanied by a registered Alaskan guide or by close relatives who are residents. Conditions are rugged and excursions are expensive, so casual hunters may want to opt for wildlife viewing instead.

Saltwater and freshwater fishing charters can be arranged throughout the state; you can find a list of registered businesses on the Web at www.sf.adfg.state.ak.us. An annual nonresident sport fishing license costs $100, while a seven-day license runs $50, a three-day license is $20, and a one-day license is $10. A one-day king salmon stamp costs $10. A combination nonresident hunting and seven-day sport fishing license can be obtained for $115.