Visitors to Alaska enjoy some of the most spectacular and unspoilt scenery in the world. Alaska contains around 90% of the USA's National Park lands, encompassing the beautiful mountains and glacier fields and home to seals and rare birds. Visitors are drawn by the wild history of the region, the thrill of the gold rush and the native villages that keep old traditions alive. Fodor's Gold Guide to Alaska covers the traditional stop off points of the cruise ship holidays (including Vancouver and the Yukon Territory of Canada), as well as heading inland for those travellers who want to explore the state thoroughly and get to know its people.