| Welcome to South Central Alaska! Home to over half of Alaska's population, the south central region is a playground of activities from world-class fishing to hiking and wildlife viewing. With mountains and lakes, south central Alaska offers the advantages of remote wilderness, but is linked via roads. World-class rainbow trout and salmon shimmer brilliantly, beckoning to prospective anglers. This region has the amenities travelers seek, while serving as a gateway to the wilderness experience. |
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| Alaska's largest city, Anchorage, is a popular visitor destination in South Central Alaska. Anchorage is where luxury hotels, fine cuisine and shopping are only minutes from state parks, an extensive paved bike path system and many historical sites. The Copper River Valley and Wrangell Mountains are a popular destination for backcountry recreation, superb sport fishing, river rafting and Native cultures. Copper Center, which lies a few miles east of Glennallen, is the home of the ranger station for Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, the largest national park in the United States.Also in south central Alaska are the Kenai Peninsula, the Chugach National Forest and the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, and the Matanuska and Susitna River Valleys. South central Alaska is where visitors can meld urban luxury with backcountry bliss. |
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