Why Alaska by RV

Why Alaska

Alaskan Climate

Items for the RV

What to Leave at Home

Choosing an RV

Alaska RV Rentals

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Alaskan Highway

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North Alaska Activities

North Alaska Special Events

Nome Alaska Campgrounds

Interior Alaska Activities

Interior Alaska Special Events

Fairbanks Alaska Campgrounds

Southwest Alaska Activities

Southwest Alaska Special Events

Kodiak Alaska Campgrounds

Southcentral Alaska Activities

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Seward Alaska Campgrounds

Inside Passage Alaska Activities

Inside Passage Alaska Special Events

Juneau Alaska Campgrounds

Alaskan Wildlife

Fishing in Alaska

Alaska Bear Safety

Alaskan Dogsled Races

Alaska's Glaciers

Getting to Alaska

Alaska by way of Canada

Enjoying Native Alaskan Culture

Insider's View of Alaska

Enjoying the Native Culture of Alaska

Many people travel to Alaska to experience nature, but don't forget that there is a rich culture here as well. Alaska is home to a large percentage of Native Alaskans, many of whom have passed down traditional customs to the youth of today and who still live simply by the ways their people have always lived. One of the most interesting dynamics in the world is the interweaving of Alaskan culture with the modern world.

There are a number of native cultures represented in Alaska, including the Eyak, Tlingit, Haida, and Tsmshian in the Inside Passage region; the Yup'ik, Cup'ik, Aleut, and Alutiiq in the Southwest and Southcentral regions; the Athebascan in the Interior region, and Inupiaq and St. Lawrence Island Yup'ik in the Far North. These groups can be divided into three larger groups - Indian (or, Native American), Eskimo (or, Inuit), and Aleut.

If you want to learn more about these groups, make sure to include some cultural stops on your RV adventure. There are a number of museums, tours, and historical sites you can visit, including the following:

Alutiiq Museum & Archaeological Repository
Kodiak, AK
907-486-7004

Alaska Native Heritage Center
Anchorage, AK
907-330-8000

National Archives Pacific Alaska Region
Anchorage, AK
907-261-7820

Kenai Visitors & Cultural Center
Kenai, AK
907-283-1991

Sheldon Museum & Cultural Center
Haines, AK
907-766-2366

Alaska State Museum
Juneau, AK
907-465-2901

Along your trip, take a moment to ask about the native cultures in whatever areas you visit. You may be surprised to learn that there are quite a number of small, interesting places to visit and learn more about this kind of history.

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