Alaska (Russian: Аляска (Alyaska) is an exclave and a state of the United States of America located west of Canada in the extreme northwest portion of North America. A state of superlatives, it has the largest area, the highest mountain and greatest difference in elevation, the most extensive wilderness, and the most lakes, shoreline, and wetlands of any state, yet has the lowest population density.
The area that became Alaska was purchased from Russian interests on October 18, 1867, for $7,200,000. The land went through several administrative changes before becoming an organized territory in 1912 and the 49th state of the U.S. on January 3, 1959. The name "Alaska" is derived from the Aleut alaxsxaq, meaning "the mainland", or more literally "the object towards which the action of the sea is directed".
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Miller's Landing
Miller's Landing near Seward Alaska offers everything for your Alaskan vacation. Campground, RV park, fishing charters, cabin rentals, sea kayaking, tours, boat rentals hiking and more.
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Sitka Convention & Visitors Bureau
Welcome to Sitka, Alaska. One look at lovely Sitka and you'll know why Alexander Baranof, governor of the Russian American Company, decided to build his castle here.
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Travel Alaska
Imagine your vacation in Alaska for one moment. Your delight when you spot a grizzly bear with a cub or two in tow. 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 flies over crystal glaciers, toward the midnight sun, remember: This is Alaska. This is real. This is the adventure of a lifetime. Find a wealth of information to plan your Alaska Travel or Alaska vacation including transporation cruises hotels lodges attractions tours activities fishing wildlife communities and more.
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