Alaska serves it up big - volcanoes, glaciers, caribou, bald eagles and the tallest mountain in the USA. Get a taste of its grand scale as you kayak through a sea of icebergs and seals or hold your breath as a 40-ton humpback whale erupts from the sea.

Lonely Planet knows Alaska. Our 9th edition guarantees an adventure at every turn, whether you"re watching glaciers calve from a boat, hiking in the Bush or exploring Alaskan Native culture and polar bears in Barrow.

Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.