Interior
the historic Klondike to the Bering Sea. The Native people of this land are largely
Athabascan Indians, known for their intricate beadwork. At the heart of the region is
Fairbanks, Alaska's second largest city. Born in the gold rush, this trade and trans-
portation center houses military bases, and the main campus of the University of Alaska.
Mt. McKinley, the highest mountain in North America, is surrounded by Denali National
Park and Preserve. As a part of the extended Alaska Range, this area boasts spectacular
mountain vistas, berry-laden tundra, and an abundance of wildlife including caribou,
moose, Dall sheep, and grizzly bear. The Interior is one of the best locations on earth
for viewing the Northern Lights. Visitors traveling the Alaska Highway enter the state
near Tok in the eastern portion of this region.
Map and text by: "Official Student Information Guide to Alaska": AK Division of Tourism
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