Alaska is unlike any place else in the world. Glaciers offer some of the most spectacular sights and sounds you'll experience on your Alaskan adventure. One of the most thrilling aspects of taking an Alaskan vacation is the opportunity it presents to observe a variety of wildlife – all in their natural habitat. Depending on the time of year, you might spot a grizzly bear doing a little salmon fishing, a pod of humpback whales migrating south, or roaming caibou herds. Nestled among the glaciers and forests that surround Alaska's Coastline are diverse communities steeped in culture and tradition. Each has its own story to tell, from the Gold Rush days of Skagway to the modern art scene in Vancouver.