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Destination Alaska

Your one-stop informational resource

Destination Alaska, your one-stop informational resource. Are you considering a move to Alaska? Relocating your business to Alaska? Starting a company? Or just interested in the Last Frontier?

This section will answer many of your questions regarding the life science industry in Alaska, the state's economy, tax structure and cost of living, education, transportation, climate, recreational opportunities, history and more.

If after using this resource you have specific questions or suggestions, please e-mail us at Info@InfoResource.org and we will respond as quickly as we can to your inquiry or suggestion.


Industry Overview | Economy/Cost of Living | Education
Recreation & Entertainment | Transportation | Geography & Climate
History | Suggested Reading List

The Last Frontier, Land of the Midnight Sun, a land of pioneers and of Arctic mystique, the Iditarod, polar bears, and tremendous scenery; this is Alaska, a land of opportunity that looks "North to the Future".

Industry Snapshot

Alaska truly represents a frontier for biotechnology and life sciences research. While few biotechnology companies exist within Alaska, research already present or in development promises to advance the Last Frontier's life sciences industry.

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Economy/Cost of Living

While Alaska is the largest of the United States geographically, its population remains low at just over 657,000 people, ranking it 47th in the nation.

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Education

Alaska provides a system of colleges within the University of Alaska, with three separate universities: The University of Alaska Anchorage, the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and the University of Alaska Southeast in Juneau.

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Recreation & Entertainment

The largest of the United States contains an amazing array of recreational and entertainment opportunities, both indoors and out.

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Transportation

Alaska diversifies its transportation needs based on the special challenges of its landscape and climate.

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Geography & Climate

The Last Frontier is first in the nation in its size.

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History

Alaska's name is based on the Aleut word "alaxsxaq", which means roughly "the mainland". Alaska's first inhabitants crossed over the Bering Sea, across what was once a land bridge, from Asia many thousands of years ago.

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Suggested Reading List

A list of select guides and reference books about Alaska.

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