Alaska <PREMIUM — 2024>

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 realization that despite traveling for hours, you have barely scratched the surface of the state's map. Alaska

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 , often called is the largest and

It is the only state to contain the northernmost, westernmost, and easternmost points in the U.S. (the latter due to the Aleutian Islands crossing the 180th meridian into the Eastern Hemisphere). Geography of Extremes Visitors often experience what locals

Alaska is roughly , making it larger than Texas, California, and Montana combined. Its vastness creates unique geographical records:

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

The state contains an estimated 3 million lakes and over 100,000 glaciers , which cover about 5% of its surface.