Alaska

When you think of Alaska you may think of cold and snow, but this is not entirely true. Alaska is one of the states that is not connected to the continent United States but is a state that was purchased from Russia in 1867 becoming a state in 1959. The state of Alaska shares borders with Canada in the extreme northwest of North America bordered also by the Arctic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. Alaska is the largest state in the United States but is also the least populated.

As for temperatures and climate in Alaska, the temperatures can reach 90 degrees Fahrenheit during the summer months and as low as -60 degrees Fahrenheit in winter months according to the region.

Oil and gas is the largest producer in the Alaskan economy however, farming is also seen along with seafood. Hunting is a huge tourist draw with such adventures as hunting moose and caribou.

Alaska is home to many unique events such as the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race that begins in Anchorage and finishes in Nome, the Alaska Hummingbird Festival in Ketchikan, World Ice Art Championships in Faribanks, the Stikine River Garnet Fest in Wrangell, and the Sitka Whale fest in Wrangell.

Government

http://www.aitc.org/ The Alaska Inter-Tribal Council offers information and resources for the tribal governments of Alaska
http://www.state.ak.us Official website for the State of Alaska

Tourism & Travel

http://www.alaskanet.com/Tourism/ Official tourism site of Alaska offering a wide array of information for tourists
http://www.travelmapofalaska.com/ Providing information for traveling in Alaska along with a travel map

Business & Development

http://www.alaska.net/~export/ provides companies with information regarding trade events, community events, trade leads and helps companies in Alaska increase market share and sales
http://www.alaskaseafood.org/ encourages marketing programs for the seafood industry via programs such as retail, food service, and exporting.

Arts & Culture

http://www.mnh.si.edu/arctic/features/fisher/index.html Information and resources on the festivals centers on the Alutiiq people with a description of the dance and photos of artwork
http://www.alaska.net/~alaskantreasures/ Works by Alaska Native Darlene Carol Lind via baleen jewelry, carved ivory, and bronze works

Education & Training

http://www.aktraining.com Computer training which is a blend of computer and instructor led
http://www.akbible.edu/ non-denominational four-year Christian college offering news, degree programs, and other pertinent information  

Organizations & Associations

http://www.museumsalaska.org offering information on the museums of Alaska as well as membership and events
http://www.aksnow.org offers information for those interested in the sport of snowmobiling information.  

Health & Family

http://www.familyfirstdentistry.com/ Information regarding the services and doctors as well as contact and forms that may be needed
http://www.summitfamily.com/ Summit Family Practice website offering information on hours of operation, location, and patient information  

Recreation & Sports

http://www.alaskaoutdoors.com/index.html Provides information on the many outdoor activities available in Alaska
http://www.adfg.state.ak.us/ Official website for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game