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Visitors often experience what locals call the —the realization that despite traveling for hours, you have barely scratched the surface of the state's map.

Alaska is home to 17 of the 20 tallest peaks in the U.S., including Mount Denali , the highest point in North America at 20,310 feet. Alaska

Alaska , often called is the largest and most sparsely populated U.S. state, offering a landscape of unmatched scale and raw natural beauty. Whether you are a curious traveler or a trivia enthusiast, Alaska's geography and culture are defined by extremes. Geography of Extremes Visitors often experience what locals call the —the

It has more than 33,000 miles of shoreline , surpassing the combined coastline of all other U.S. states. The "Alaska Factor" for Travelers including Mount Denali