Summer

Scratch an early bedtime off your “to-do” list and prepare to wake up early! With Alaska’s extended summer daylight hours, visitors to Anchorage can pack in a lot of adventure. Flightsee over vast, snow-covered mountains, reel in fresh Alaska king salmon, hike across a rainforest or get up close to a glacier. Solo or with a guide, there’s plenty to see and do in and around Anchorage.

Majestic views can be found at the summit of Flattop Mountain, Anchorage's most popular day hike. ©Visit Anchorage/Jody Overstreet

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Ship Creek Slam’n Salm’n Derby

Reel in the best catch of the day for the chance to win big during Anchorage’s only king salmon fishing derby benefiting those in need through the Downtown Soup Kitchen.

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.

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...

Anchorage Summer Festivals

In summer we Alaskans like to pack in a lot of adventure. There is just so much to do! Fishing, camping, hiking – you get the picture. But one of our favorite ways to soak up the midnight sun is at...

Day Trippin’ from Anchorage: ’Burbs Gone Wild

Technically part of Anchorage proper, the communities of Eagle River and Girdwood each have their own unique identities and charm.

Land of the Midnight Sun

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...

Take a Hike

Head out for a hike to explore Anchorage’s massive playground. From downtown, anyone can navigate the many trails through beautiful greenbelts into the Chugach Mountains with ease and motivation.

Anchorage 4th of July Events - Go Fourth and Celebrate!

Anchorage, Alaska turns the Last Frontier red, white and blue for the Fourth of July. The city starts celebrations early – and not just because Alaska loves a good party.