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South Central Alaska
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South Central Alaska is the most populous region in the state for several reasons: excellent rainbow trout & salmon fishing, scenic hiking and the amenities of its cities. The Matanuska & Susitna River Valleys make up the agricultural center of the state, where sun-blessed area such as Palmer grow record-breaking vegetables, such as the famous 106-pound cabbage. Wasilla is home to the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Headquarters, the fascinating Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry and the boating & fishing of nearby Big Lake and Willow. Talkeetna is a popular starting point for Mt. McKinley climbers. Anchorage is the state's largest city and offers a center of fine dining, shopping, nightlife, the wildlife of the Alaska Zoo, the exhibits of the Anchorage Museum of History and Art & the Alaska Native Heritage Center and more that is only minutes from adventures in the great outdoors. View the incredible mountain scenery and birds of the Eagle River Nature Center in Chugach State Park.
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This Yukon and South Central Alaska guide has seven large-scale color maps that include Prince William Sound and Denali National Park. This guide is designed for cruises and tours that extend beyond the Inside Passage into the heart of Alaska and the Yukon. Color maps of the Glacier Route from Yakutat to the Katmai region fold out to over 4 feet long and include the Kenai Peninsula and Kodiak Island. Interior maps of Alaska, Canada's Yukon and the Arctic region show road systems and points-of-interest. The text examines native cultures, Russian exploration, and the Klondike gold rush. Information on cities and towns, glaciers, national parks, land and sea mammals including whales and many other subjects are presented along with color photos and drawings.
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As you can see by the map above, South Central Alaska covers a very large area with very few roads. It is 400 miles from the Canadian border to Fairbanks and 528 miles to Anchorage. There are mountain ranges and rivers in abundance and the scenery is spectacular. The Trans-Alaska Pipeline begins at Prudhoe Bay and parallels the Richardson Highway (AK-4) from Fairbanks to Valdez.
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South Central Alaska offers some of the best fishing in Alaska. You will ... find the most roads and accommodations here, so this area is your best bet for do it yourself fishing trips. Because of this ease of access and the fact that Anchorage and its quarter of a million people are here, this will also be the most crowded fishing location you’ll find.
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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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Bagels Alaska is South Central Alaska's [F]irst, authentic New York Style Bagel Bakery. Using only premium ingredients and a traditional boil followed by hearth stone baking, Bagels Alaska provides a truly artisan product...baked fresh daily!
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