Information about Alaska
Alaska offers an abundance of marine and land-based wildlife such
as whales, porpoise, Steller sea lion, sea otter, seal, mountain goat,
black bear, along with more than 80 different species of birds populate
Kenai Fjords National Park.
Some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities are aboard the cruises that Alaska offers. Alaska also boasts an interesting heritage and culture. Athabascan Indians are from the state's interior and Southcentral Alaska. Nomadic in nature, Athabascans were known as hunters and gatherers, living on moose and caribou, plants, berries, and fish.
Aleuts were primarily maritime people, living on sea life and land mammals. Today, the largest population of Aleut people live on the Pribilof Islands and along the Aleutian Chain.
Traditionally, Yup'ik and Inupiat Eskimos lived on the shores of the Bering Sea and Arctic Ocean. They subsisted on whale, walrus, and seal, and were known for their ivory carvings and grass and baleen basket weavings.
Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian Indians are from Southeast Alaska. Traditionally, they were fishers, hunters, artists, and carvers. Towering totem poles, dance masks, and decorative button blankets are representative of their clans.
There are heaps of things to see and do! See wildlife, learn about the history and culture, visit breath taking landscape, meet amazing people! Don't forget to bring the right gear though! Being well-prepared for your Alaska adventure can
make all the difference. Be sure you will be comfortable and have the
right equipment to experience Alaska to its fullest.
Clothing for Cruises
Even on warm summer days, it can be cool on the water, especially in front of a glacier. Dress in layers, bring a hat, gloves and light rain gear. Good walking shoes with rubber soles are recommended.
Essential Alaska Gear
Don't forget binoculars, camera, extra film, sunglasses and sunscreen!
There is so much to learn about Alaska while you are here. From Native and state history to the National Parks to the wildlife that has roamed the land and waters for thousands of years.