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State & National Parks

Anchorage has quick access to wide-open spaces, including the half-million acre Chugach State Park. Some of the country's wildest and most iconic national parks are within reach, from the towering peaks of Denali National Park to the untouched beauty of Wrangell-Saint Elias.

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Adventures ranging from hikes of less than a mile to multi-day treks over Crow Pass all start at Eagle River Nature Center.
Adventures ranging from hikes of less than a mile to multi-day treks over Crow Pass all start at Eagle River Nature Center. ©ATIA/Matt Hage
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Snowshoeing
If you can put one foot in front of the other, you can snowshoe. Leave your footprint on Alaska’s winter wonderland – Anchorage is the perfect place to step into winter adventure.
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Off Grid: Camp Out in the Last Frontier
Escaping urban existence is easy. A quick drive and a short hike will get you isolated and enveloped into the natural world. And it all goes down in Anchorage’s backyard. 
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Chugach State Park: Anchorage's Playground
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...
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Bear Viewing near Anchorage
Visitors looking for guaranteed and authentic bear viewing experience have some options while visiting Anchorage.
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Anchorage Hiking and Wilderness Trails
Folding into the foothills of East Anchorage, the Chugach Mountains provide some of the most accessible hiking, camping, wildlife viewing and climbing areas in Alaska.
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Rafting, Canoeing and Kayaking
Finding wilderness by way of water can be a refreshing and exhilarating way to enjoy summer days in Anchorage. Choose from relaxing and scenic floats, longer and wilder rides, or multi-day wilderness...
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Alaska Wildlife
Grab a pair of binoculars and go WILD in Anchorage. Anchorage wildlife viewing is a year-round attraction, with guaranteed wildlife viewing at close proximity.
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The Outdoor Lover in Summer
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.
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Skijoring: A Cross-Country Ski and Dog Combo
Like to cross-country ski? Love your dog? Join the two together for a whole new winter experience.
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Alaska State and National Parks Near Anchorage
"State Park" may sound mundane, but don't be fooled; it's real wilderness - home to Dall sheep, mountain goats, brown bears and several packs of wolves residing on the edge of Anchorage.
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