41. The only way to get to Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve is by air charter from King Salmon, but it's worth the effort to steer clear of the crowds. Hike to the bottom of a six-mile-wide, 2,500-foot volcanic caldera set on the Ring of Fire, or take to the rapids of Aniakchak River. Soak up the vibrant colors of the western shores of Surprise Lake, where thermally influenced springs drain and light up the landscape with its rich iron content. +1 907 246 3305.

42. Want to come face-to-face with Alaska's fiercest wildlife? Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a nonprofit center for injured and orphaned animals open everyday year-round. While there, watch bison meander through 65 acres of tidal flat terrain, snap photos of coyotes and bald eagles feasting on salmon remains left by grizzly bears, and observe the birth of newborn Rocky Mountain elks in June. Portage Glacier, +1 907 783 2025.

43. Drop a fishing line in the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon to catch a trophy-size king of silver salmon on Homer Spit. Not a fishing enthusiast? Enjoy a walk down the narrow, 4.5-mile stretch of sandy shoal, or shop and dine along Kachemak Drive. Homer, +1 907 235 7740.

44. Fly into Togiak National Wildlife Refuge to camp, fish, or hunt among 4.7 million acres of protected forest. The land is home to more than 30 species of terrestrial mammals, 200 species of birds, and 3 million fish. Interested in learning more about the Alaskan wilderness? Enroll in one of their environmental education camps, like the river ecology float camp. Dillingham, +1 907 842 1063.

45. The annual Mt. Marathon Race in Seward started as a fight between friends. Arguing over whether someone could climb and descend the mountain in less than an hour, they decided to race, and the event was born. Today, runners from around the world gather to take on the hilly climb, which is held each year on the 4th of July. Seward, +1 907 224 8051.

46. Celebrated every year in Anchorage, the Fur Rondy (Rendezvous) is Alaska's version of the Winter Carnival. The weeklong celebration is held each February, and locals come out for a host of odd events like the Running of the Reindeer, a Frostbitten Foot Race, and an Outhouse Race, plus fireworks displays, ice skating, and the annual Miners and Trappers Ball. Anchorage, +1 907 274 1177.

47. Combine the bliss that you feel at the peak of a mountaintop hike with the calm of a great yoga session with the Yoga and Rock Climbing seminar offered by Ascending Path expeditions and Laughing Lotus Yoga Studios. The hike goes up through Hatcher Pass, and the yoga focuses on deep breathing, stretching, and relaxation. Available in the summer. Anchorage, +1 907 783 0505.

48. Available for only a few weeks each summer, the trips arranged by Walrus Islands Expeditions take you to one of the most remote areas of Alaska's Bering Strait. Explore Walrus or Round Island to see the puffins and walruses that hang out on the shores, then hike the islands' trails to find seabird colonies and salmon-hunting bears. Available for day trips or overnight stays. Homer, +1 907 235 9349.

49. Over 200 Native Alaskan women make up the Oomingmak Musk Ox Producers Cooperative, and together they knit the soft underwool, known as qiviut, shed by the oxen each summer. Each woman works on their projects remotely, knitting patterns distinct to each village, and then send their finished projects to the co-op store in Anchorage. Visit the store to choose from their exquisite scarves, stoles, hats, and tunics. Anchorage +1 907 272 9225.

50. Visit the Alutiiq Museum & Archaeological Repository in downtown Kodiak. Don't miss the museum's archaeological and ethnological collection of 150,000 objects spanning 7,500 years, and take a tour of its exhibits and conservation laboratory. The museum hosts many events throughout the year, including the Last-Minute Shopper's Bazaar in December and a community archaeological dig you can truly sink your hands into in the summer months. Kodiak, +1 907 486 7004.