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Alaska offers seashore adventures by the mile - with a chance to see water in its frozen form in mammoth glaciers - or summer revelers can partake of fishing or boating on inland lakes, and in rivers for rafting, camping and kayaking - in a state that boasts the longest coastline in the US.

Did we mention chances for hiking, clam digging, whale watching and, yes, surfing? Alaska's got it all...

Prince William Sound State Marine Parks, Alaska - A good overview of the area's weather conditions and opportunities for boating, hiking and beachcombing including details on areas near Valdez, Whittier, Seward and Cordova.

Petersburg, Alaska - Alaska Beachcombing Guide & Cruise Info - In the heart of the southeast and offering up a detailed guide on where to go and what to see, beach access points, safety tips. Tool around the rest of the site for more on crabbing, fishing and whale watching.

Yakutat Alaska - The small fishing village located on Monti Bay with miles of sandy beaches for beachcombers and fast becoming a "hot" international surfing destination, plus what else to do (besides fish) and visitor info.

Clam Gulch State Recreation Area - Razor clams here! How to apply for a license to harvest them, plus off-road vehicle use info, parking rules, map, contact info.

Ninilchik State Recreation Area - More clamming opportunities, with information on Ninilchik Beach, the river, scenic overlook and nearby campgrounds.

Wrangell, Alaska - A good overview of Petroglyph Beach in the state's southeast, with a history of the native rock carvings along the shore, photos and accessibility info.

Seldovia - Alaska's Best Kept Secret - Beach community in the southern part of the state offering a virtual tour, webcams, photo gallery, major attractions, walking map, event calendar.

National Park Service, Alaska - Complete information and a clickable map to take you to detailed descriptions of the parks and recreation areas across Alaska.

Alaska Summer Shore Calendar:

also see -> Alaska Tourist Guide