Summer Activities

Gigantic mountains, a half-million acre state park, 300 miles of hiking and biking trails, world-class sport fishing for BIG king salmon, monster veggies growing wildly beneath the midnight sun — It’s no wonder summer travelers quickly knock sleeping off their Anchorage to-do list. Go BIG!

The waters of Turnagain Arm glisten in the background as a parasailer launches off Mount Alyeska in Girdwood. ©Visit Anchorage/Roy Neese

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Alaska State Parks & Alaska National Parks

"State Park" may sound mundane, but don't be fooled; Alaska parks are real wilderness - home to Dall sheep, mountain goats, brown bears and several packs of wolves residing on the edge of Anchorage....

Anchorage and Alaska Fishing Hotspots

The dream of landing a trophy fish lures people from around the globe to Anchorage, where urban angling is just a stone’s throw from downtown and remote fly in fishing in the Alaska wilderness is an...

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.

Summer Dog Sledding: Hot Dogs, Cool rides

It doesn’t have to be winter to drive a dog sled in Alaska. Get a taste of the one of the north’s greatest adventures in summer too!

Four-wheeling Around Anchorage

Getting to the unexplored wilderness surrounding Anchorage is easy. Start your engines to enjoy the sights and surroundings of backcountry Alaska.

Alaska Bear Viewing Trips

Journey deep into bear territory on an Alaska bear viewing tour to Kodiak Island or Katmai National Park. One-day fly-in adventures begin right in Anchorage.

Anchorage Hiking Trails 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.

Mushroom Picking near Anchorage

Southcentral Alaska is great mushroom picking territory. Spring to fall, mushroom enthusiasts gather several delicious species from forests, hillsides, fields and trails.

Bear Viewing near Anchorage

Visitors looking for guaranteed and authentic bear viewing experience have some options while visiting Anchorage.

Anchorage Geocaching Journeys

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.

Bird Watchers Flock to Anchorage

Surrounded by wilderness, Anchorage offers a world of opportunity for Alaska bird watching in an ecological setting.

Bicycling: It’s How Anchorage Rolls

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.

Horsin' Around Anchorage

Sled dog teams may be more iconic in Alaska, but horses played their own role in Gold Rush Alaska. Saddle up in Anchorage for the ride of your life.

Berry Picking Near Anchorage

Cranberries, salmon berries, and mountains of blueberries! Anchorage trails truly represent the bounties of nature – spectacular views, wildlife and giant trailside patches of sweet, juicy berries....

Golf Under the Midnight Sun

The arctic phenomenon known as the Midnight Sun is what makes golfing in Anchorage truly distinctive. The Alaska golf season usually runs May through September and with the midnight sun, tee times...

Anchorage Kayaking, Rafting and Canoeing

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...