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King salmon weighing more than 50 pounds have been caught at Ship Creek, right in downtown Anchorage.
King salmon weighing more than 50 pounds have been caught at Ship Creek, right in downtown Anchorage. ©Visit Anchorage/Andy Sorensen

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It’s half a million acres of wilderness encompassing 155 mountain peaks, rivers, valleys and lakes. Chugach State Park is the third largest state park in the country, and Alaska’s most accessible...
Whether you have an hour or a whole day, day tour companies and their professional tour guides have a long list of “wow” destinations around Anchorage.
Anchorage has its own official coffee! Get a taste of this delicious java creation.
Sheer power, unreal flexibility and explosive jumping ability – all tied to the rich cultures of Alaska Native peoples – are on display as hundreds of youth gather in Anchorage for the annual NYO...
Snow, trails and wild tails! The Last Great Race is an endurance race through wide-open spaces of Alaska for the four-legged, gold-medal athletes of the annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
Only in Anchorage, Alaska can competitors square off in outhouse races, craft massive yet intricate snow sculptures, and dash to keep clear of reindeer Pamplona-style.
Anchorage has been recognized by Runners World, Bicycling Magazine and the American Hiking Society as having one of the best trail systems in the United States, and it’s easy to see why!
Nestled between the Chugach Mountains and Cook Inlet, spanning thousands upon thousands of acres, Anchorage offers the perfect blend of rugged wild and urban charm.  Learn more about the...
Scratch an early bedtime off your “to-do” list and prepare to wake up early! With Anchorage’s extended summer daylight hours outdoor enthusiasts pack in a lot of adventure, especially during summer...
Three huge events spice up late February and early March in Anchorage over 10 days - Anchorage Fur Rendezvous, the ceremonial start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race® and the Tour of Anchorage.
Alaska boasts a lot of superlatives: biggest state, tallest North American mountain, highest concentration of glaciers, largest king salmon ever caught. But another superlative tends to get attached...
Catch the Big Wild Life™ on the big, and little, screen for a glimpse into the real Alaska way of life. Diverse theaters and simulators in Anchorage depict awesome experiences.
Ring in the New Year in Anchorage; sing “Auld Lang Syne” in Alaska! From fireworks extravaganzas to intimate dinners, Anchorage, Alaska, is the place to be to welcome 2013!