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| South Central Alaska |
| Home to over half of Alaska’s population,
Southcentral is a playground of activities from
world-class fishing to hiking and wildlife viewing.
With mountains and lakes, Southcentral offers
the advantages of remote wilderness, but is
linked via roads. World-class rainbow trout
and salmon shimmer brilliantly, beckoning to
prospective anglers. Southcentral has the amenities
travelers seek, while serving as a gateway to
the wilderness experience. |
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| Central Alaska Communities: |
| Anchorage,
Alaska is located in south-central Alaska, nestled
between the Chugach Mountains to the east and
the shoreline of the Cook Inlet to the west.
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| Cordova,
Cordova is located at the southeastern end of
Prince William Sound in the Gulf of Alaska.
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| Girdwood,
Girdwood is located on Turnagain Arm, 35 miles
southwest of downtown Anchorage. |
| Homer,
Homer is located on the shores of Kachemak Bay
near the southern tip of the Kenai Peninsula.
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| Kenai,
Kenai is located on the western coast of the
Kenai Peninsula, fronting Cook Inlet. |
| Kodiak,
Kodiak Island, "the emerald isle,"
is the largest island in Alaska. |
| Palmer,
Palmer is located in the center of the lush
farmlands of the Matanuska Valley, 42 miles
northeast of Anchorage on the Glenn Highway. |
| Seward,
The small coastal town of Seward is known for
its scenic views, numerous visitor attractions,
and as the gateway to Kenai Fjords National
Park. |
| Valdez,
Valdez is a port community of roughly 4000 residents
located on the northeast section of Prince William
Sound. |
| Wasilla,
Located on the Alaska Railroad main line that
runs between Anchorage and Fairbanks, Wasilla
is about 45 miles north of Anchorage. It is
situated between the Matanuska and Susitna
valleys of southcentral Alaska. |
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| South Central Transportation |
| Alaska
Airlines |
(800) 396-4371 |
| Era
Aviation Inc |
(800) 866-8394 |
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Marine Highway |
(800) 642-0066 |
| Island Air Service |
(800) 478-6196 |
| Kodiak Air Service |
(907) 486-4446 |
| PenAir |
(907) 487-4014 |
| Alyeska Flightseeing |
(907) 258-7085 |
| Alaska Air Transit |
(907) 276-5422 |
| Great Northern |
(907) 243-1968 |
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FAST
FACT: |
| Mt. Wrangell (14,163 ft) is the highest active
volcano in Alaska. |
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