Southcentral

Southcentral is Alaska's most easily accessible region. More than half of Alaska's residents live here, a recreational paradise of glaciers, fjords, roadside lakes, clamming beaches, and salmon streams. Here, fall puts on a spectacular show. The area encompasses farmlands, fishing towns, national parklands, ski resorts,

and a modern city. Alaska Railroad, and the Alaska Marine Highway (ferry) It is served by all the state's major highways, the System. Anchorage is the hub of a busy transportation network linking large areas of the state. Kenai Peninsula, a scenic and fly-fishing paradise, and Kenai Fjords National Park lie southwest. Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, to the west, contains nine of the 16 highest peaks in the U.S.

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Map and text by: "Official Student Information Guide to Alaska": AK Division of Tourism

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