By Kirke Männik
Introduction
This article brings together the most famous landmarks in Alaska, including natural, cultural, and historical...
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Prince William Sound is an Alaska landmark that offers a little bit of everything. Lovers...
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Located in the Gulf of Alaska, Kayak Island is one of the famous historical sites...
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The Bering Expedition Landing Site on Kayak Island is where Vitus Bering and his crew...
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Approximately the size of Cyprus, Kodiak Island is one of the largest islands in the...
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Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park is a historic landmark on Kodiak Island, providing a cultural...
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Alaska SeaLife Center is the only permanent marine animal rehabilitation facility in Alaska. Opened in...
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Perhaps the most charming point of interest in Alaska, Kenai Fjords National Park is a...
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The Alaska Native Heritage Center is a cultural and educational center that has showcased Alaska's...
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The Tony Knowles Coastal Trail is ranked as one of the best scenic trails in...
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Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park is one of the great historical landmarks in Alaska...
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Wrangell–St. Elias National Park is America's biggest national park. The park maintains the diverse nature...
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Just 15 minutes by air from Haines, Alaska, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve is...
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While this massive glacier extends seventy-five miles inland, the most popular viewing points are along...
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Denali National Park is one of Alaska's famous landmarks and among the best National Parks...
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Saint Lazaria Wilderness is an island home to hundreds of thousands of seabirds that rely...
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Alaska Native Brotherhood Hall is the original meeting place of the Alaska Native Brotherhood. The...
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Sitka National Historical Park commemorates the battles between the Russian American Company and the native...
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Castle Hill, located in downtown Sitka, is an important park in the history of Alaska...
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For over 100 years, the Russian Empire claimed the territory of Alaska, with Sitka as...
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Located twelve miles from Juneau, Mendenhall Glacier is the only glacier accessible by road in...
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In 1912, the largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century shook Katmai National Park and...
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Also found in Katmai National Park is the Brooks River Archaeological District, one of the...
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Creek Street was built over the water of Ketchikan Creek to cleverly avoid the labor...
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In the early 20th century, many young native people from Alaska moved to non-native cities...
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In June of 1942, a Japanese force of over 1,000 stormed the remote island of...
Conclusion
Alaska is a vast and diverse area rich in nature and history. It is a...
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