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Ecotourism

Preservationist John Muir would have discovered more than he could fathom in the forests that surround Anchorage, especially under the midnight sun. Discover wild places that feed the soul. Get into the great outdoors.

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Geocacheing is like a treasure hunt with a GPS. It's especially fun in Anchorage with a great number of caches in both city and forested environments.
Geocacheing is like a treasure hunt with a GPS. It's especially fun in Anchorage with a great number of caches in both city and forested environments. ©ACVB/Cathryn Posey

Ecotourism Features

Amazing tales revolve around the relationship between mushers and their dogs, and together they have saved cities, inspired untold millions and carved out a permanent niche in Alaska’s history.
Those fish you missed in summer? They’re still there in winter in the many lakes of Southcentral Alaska. Drill for your dinner with an Alaska ice-fishing outing.
Like to cross-country ski? Love your dog? Join the two together for a whole new winter experience.
Tap into your sense of adventure while discovering unspoiled territory with experienced naturalist guides in the wilderness areas surrounding Anchorage.
Explore Anchorage on a high-tech treasure hunt! Geocaching combines riddles, puzzles, geography and sleuthing skills in a seek-and-find game, perfect for an individual, family or group.
Mountain or tandem, city slicker or rim runner, cycling in Anchorage leads to great (and inexpensive) adventure on the city’s nationally-recognized trail system.
Surrounded by wilderness, Anchorage offers a world of opportunity for Alaska bird watching in an ecological setting.