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Alaska is a large state with some unusual transportation obstacles for both tourists and locals alike. Some parts of the state are on the "road system" and are accessed like towns in any other part of the US or Canada. Other towns and villages, especially in Southeast Alaska utilized the Alaska Marine Highway, a ferry system to get from town to town and to connect to the road systems in Alaska and Canada. While many of the rural communities in the interior of Alaska are only connected the outside world by bush plane, many also utilize the river systems of the Yukon and Kuskokwim to haul in freight as a water highway from town to town in small boats. In the winter ice roads will connect the larger communities such as barrow to the road systems, ports, and large commercial runways of the state. The challenges of the transportation in Alaska are just additional examples of the everyday tenacity of the people of Alaska.
Road System:
Alaska Marine Highway: The State of Alaska ferry system that servers southeast, southcentral and the Aleutian Islands. Ferrys can carry cars, people, and cargo. Some have berths available. New fast ferry service added in Summer of 2005
Alaska Railroad: Railroad runs north from Seward, traveling through Anchorage, Talkeetna, and Denali National Park, on the way to Fairbanks. Very popular in summer and frequently requires early reservations for premium cars.
Alaska Airlines: Air carrier serving Alaska's interior and large communities. Most popular carrier among Aalskans.
Ice Roads
check out the Alaskan Search
