Alaska tourism has become the second-largest industry in the state, with over 1.5 million visitors a year. Visitors to Alaska to experience attractions such as cruises, historic railroad tours, and national parks and other outdoor adventure sites where travelers can enjoy hiking, mountaineering, fishing, and hunting.

One of the best ways to enjoy the Alaska wilderness is through the state’s spacious national parks and forests. This article will introduce you to some of the major highlights of the Alaska wilderness.

Every year over one and a half million tourists visit Alaska, one of the most beautiful outdoor vacation destinations in the world. The largest state in the United States at over twice the size of Texas, Alaska boasts the longest coastline in the country, providing cruise travelers with a floating window on the highest mountain peaks in the nation.