ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Alaskan Panhandle

Okay, kiddo, the Alaskan Panhandle is a long, narrow strip of land that looks like the handle of a pan. It's in the southern part of the state of Alaska, which is a really big place up north.

The Panhandle has a lot of pretty forests, rivers, and mountains, and it touches the ocean on both sides! There are also lots of animals like bears, eagles, and whales that live there.

People have lived in the Panhandle for thousands of years, and today there are towns and cities where people work, go to school, and have fun. They like to go hiking, fishing, and hunting in the wilderness, and they also have big ferries and airplanes that help them travel to other parts of Alaska or down to the lower 48 states.

So, that's the Alaskan Panhandle – a cool and unique part of Alaska that people love to explore!