Alaska is so big it has FOUR State Fairs to give residents a chance to attend one! In a state over twice the size of Texas, multiple state fairs are the best way to solve distance and accessibility problems. State Fairs are held annually in Southeast, Interior, Kenai Peninsula and South central AK.

Wild Salmon on Parade is an annual display of artistically painted, wildly decorated sculptural fish forms celebrating Alaska's thriving wild salmon industry and summer in Alaska! These great pieces of art are the size of a real King salmon and can be seen throughout downtown Anchorage each summer.

The Matanuska-Susitna Valley, known as “the Mat-Su” by locals, is an activity-filled valley in south central Alaska. Only an hour’s drive from Anchorage, the Mat-Su offers everything from towering glaciers and white water rafting to hiking, fishing and flight-seeing trips.

An early history of Alaska, from first European discovery in 1741. Alaska, then known as "Alayeksa", a native Aleut word meaning "great land" or "main land", was a vast land with abundant opportunity for riches in fur trade, whaling, fishing and more.

Alaska, the 49th and by far the largest state in the United States of America, celebrates its Golden Anniversary in 2009!

Planning a trip to Alaska? Already here? Love the idea of Alaska and want to learn more? The Alaska Site Newsletter can help. Here are directions on how to subscribe and some interesting Alaska facts get you started.

Ask any Alaskan … or most tourists for that matter, what flower or plant comes to mind first when they think of Alaska and the response is almost invariably “Fireweed”! It's not the Alaska state flower, but many feel it ought to be. There is more to this spectacular flower than first meets the eye!

Musk Oxen in Alaska have hardly changed since the Ice Age. Brought back from near extinction, Musk Ox are found across Alaska in the wild, on breeding farms and wildlife parks where tourists can view these remarkable animals up close. Be sure to visit the famous "Musk Ox Farm" in Palmer, Alaska!

Do you want to experience the full impact of Summer Solstice? Go where the sun never sets! Summer Solstice in Alaska is a 24 hour celebration of sunshine! Summer is a time for outdoor sports, long day trips, good food, music festivals and activities for young and old alike!

Want to get a taste of travel during Alaska's Gold Rush era? Explore the Iditarod National Historical Trail.