Alaska's most unique and remote Aleut communities -- the Pribilof Islands of St. Paul and St. George -- are easily accessible from Anchorage. The Pribilof archipelago, formed by tips of a sub-oceanic volcanic range, host one of the world's largest gatherings of marine mammals each summer when one million northern fur seals return to breed and give birth.

St. Paul and St. George are a bird lover's paradise. The islands are home to sea birds such as puffins, auklets, murres, and rare red-legged kittiwakes and are situated along the migratory routes of many non-resident species. More than 220 bird species have been identified on the Pribilofs, some from as far away as Argentina and Siberia. Reindeer, Arctic blue fox, and various marine mammals add to the wildlife sighting possibilities.

St. Paul and St. George constitute the largest Aleut community in the world, with hospitable people willing to share their love of the islands with visitors. Social life is community-oriented, with many time-honored Native and Russian traditions.