Alaska is a land so vast that is boggles the imagination. It is so large that it could easily contain the next three largest states: Texas, California, and Montana and still have room left over. Despite its large size Alaska has very few inhabitants making it the state with the lowest population density. Alaska is known for its dramatic, diverse terrain of wide-open spaces, mountains and forests, with abundant wildlife and many small towns.

A majority of Alaska, sixty percent, is owned and managed by the Federal Government. These lands are open to the public and offer a wide range of activities from sightseeing in Denali National Park to river-running and fishing on one of many wild rivers. Many vistors to Alaska choose to arrive via cruise ship through the famous Inside Passage. The Alaska Adventure Map shows all of these features and more from the temperate rain forest in the Pan Handle to the arctic tundra of the North Slope. This is a state of diverse and wide open spaces that are still truly wild.

Alaska's most famous hotspots, like Denali, Anchorage, the Inside Passage, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, and many others are clearly marked on the map. The boundaries of National Parks, National Forests, Natural Reserves and Wildlife Refuges are all clearly marked. With such a wealth of content, the map is an ideal complement to National Geographic's Inside Passage Destination Map or any other guidebook to the area.

Every Adventure Map is printed on durable synthetic paper, making them waterproof, tear-resistant and tough — capable of withstanding the rigors of international travel.

• Intuitive guide for traveling by road, rail, air, or marine highway
• Public land boundaries and access points
• Town maps and guides for Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan

Alaska truly is the Last Frontier. No other publication can display this rugged scenery and recreation potential with more precision than Benchmark's Alaska Road & Recreation Atlas. The Landscape Maps reveal landforms with amazing realism and detail, clearly showing how the state's vast network of roads, waterways, and recreation landmarks fit into the landscape. A complete Recreation Guide lists a myriad of outdoor activities. Arranged by category and boasting unequalled insight and detail, it is the ideal planning tool from a simple scouting trip to an extended exploration.

Benchmark field-checkers drove several thousand miles to make sure the Alaska Road & Recreation Atlas is the most accurate, comprehensive, and reliable map product ever published for the 49th State.

* All new format; virtually refolds itself!

*Comprehensive coverage of Inside Passage from Prince Rupert, Canada to Yakutat, Alaska

* Detailed city inset maps of Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka, Wrangell, Skagway, Petersburg, Haines, Craig & Prince Rupert, B.C. Canada

• Moon Anchorage Denali the Kenai Peninsula

• Strategic itineraries for any timeline or budget, including five days in Anchorage, to a weekend in Denali National Park, and a two-week adventure exploring each region
• Curated advice for outdoor adventurers, culture mavens, wildlife enthusiasts, budget travelers, and more
• Must-see attractions and off-beat ideas for making the most of your trip: Embark on a day cruise to admire the stunning fjords, and watch brown bears catching wild salmon out of a river. Go snowboarding at a mountain resort, or hike through alpine forests. Dine on fresh king crab at the best restaurants in Anchorage, or catch your own halibut on a fishing expedition. Take an intrepid "flightseeing" tour to secluded glacier landings in Denali National Park, and discover the best spots to see the northern lights dance across the sky
• Honest advice on when to go, how to get around, and where to stay, from local author and Alaska expert Don Pitcher
• Full-color, vibrant photos and detailed maps throughout
• Detailed, thorough information including background on the landscape, climate, wildlife, and local culture

One of the largest and most detailed maps available for the North Star State. Rich shaded relief makes Alaska's incredibly diverse terrain easy to visualize and remarkably beautiful.

The map includes hundreds of named places including primary and secondary towns, political boundaries, infrastructure, hydrography, national parks, state parks, wilderness areas, major peaks, military reservations, and more. It shows Alaska in its entirety, including the entire 2,200 mile Aleutian Island chain that when mapping it in detail, cartographers almost always break it into sections for convenience. This map, however, portrays the entire State at the same scale on one wide sheet—offering an unparalleled perspective on Alaska's true size. Also found on the map is an inset map which displays Alaska's relative size to the conterminous U.S.

The map is encapsulated in heavy-duty 1.6 mil laminate which makes the paper much more durable and resistant to the swelling and shrinking caused by changes in humidity. Laminated maps can be framed without the need for glass, so the fames can be much lighter and less expensive.

• Amazingly detailed and beautifully crafted, large-format paper maps for all 50 States
• Contains information essential for any outdoor enthusiast, such as points of interest, landmarks, State and national parks, campgrounds, and more (Note: available information varies by State)

• You're in for a scenic, sensory treat! Alaska has 100,000 glaciers and 10 million lakes. Wildlife roams freely across vast spaces, unfettered by fences or roads. Opportunities to experience real wilderness and enjoy outdoor activities abound. You can’t see or do it all, but you can make the most of your time with this friendly guide.
• Our author, Charles Wohlforth, is a lifelong Alaskan who has been writing about his home as a journalist and author for more than 20 years. Wohlforth received wide critical acclaim for his environmental studies of Alaska.
• Alaska For Dummies, 5th Edition gives you comprehensive coverage of America's Last Frontier and includes: Anchorage and road trips from Anchorage; Southeast Alaska, including Juneau, Skagway and Sitka; bush Alaska, covering fascinating places in the Arctic; options for visiting by cruise ship; five great itineraries that touch on Alaska’s best destinations; the best places to see marine mammals, birds, humpback whales, black, brown, or polar bears, and other wildlife; the best gold rush towns, including Fairbanks, Juneau, Skagway, and Nome, where the free-wheeling frontier spirit abides today; the top ten questions to ask an Alaskan, and more.
• Like every For Dummies travel guide, Alaska For Dummies, 5th Edition includes down-to-earth trip-planning advice, what you shouldn't miss (and what you can skip), the best hotels and restaurants for every budget, and handy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pages.

• Map includes park roads, trails, points of interest, historical notes, photos and suggested
• 4.25 x 9.25 folded; 26 x 38 unfolded.
• Package Quantity: 1

Explore the exhilarating majesty and mystique of Southeast Alaska with National Geographic's Alaska's Inside Passage Destination Map. The Inside Passage is a meandering waterway formed by a myriad of islands that lie between the North Pacific Ocean and the quieter waters along the coast. At its heart is the Tongass National Forest, the largest national forest in the United States which at a staggering 16.8 million acres contains 19 designated wilderness areas and the Admiralty Island and Misty Fiords National Monuments.

This remarkable region of Alaska boasts unparalleled scenery and countless opportunities to experience some of Alaska's most amazing and diverse wildlife as well as its rich native culture and history. Visitors can view the ever-changing landscape of Glacier Bay from passenger ships or wind through Tongass National Forest in a sea kayak. Few roads exist in the region so travel is mainly done by boat or seaplane, both of which allow for a greater opportunity to absorb the icy peaks, spruce-hemlock rain forests, and azure waters.

The front side of Alaska's Inside Passage reveals a striking map of the region from the northern reaches of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve south to Prince of Wales Island. Information about the islands and other land features, wildlife viewing and safety, the weather, the tides and more is included.

The reverse side of the map provides invaluable content for travelers with extensive descriptions of points of interest and information about tours, outfitters, visitor associations, lodging, the geology of the region, and local indiginous cultures. A National Parks chart includes services offered and contact information for each park, and an additional map of the entire state of Alaska provides context for the region.

Key Features:

• Chart of Alaska's national parks including services and contact information
• Colorful photographs and information about some of the region's diverse wildlife
• Alaska Marine Highway, state and provincial highways, and sites for scheduled air or seaplane service
• National parks and monuments, wildlife refuges, and wilderness areas
• Detailed information about tides, weather, water features, wildlife viewing and safety, native cultures, geology, and more
• Descriptive content about Tongass National Forest, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, and Sitka National Historical Park

Every Destination Map is printed on durable synthetic paper, making them waterproof, tear-resistant and tough — capable of withstanding the rigors of any kind of travel.