Anchorage Features
“Larger than life” is a phrase you’ll hear often when people describe experiences in Anchorage. Learn more about iconic events like the Iditarod, find a new recipe packed with flavors of Alaska, find out how each Anchorage neighborhood got its start or discover an Alaska activity you never considered.
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Within Anchorage's boundaries is Chugach State Park, the third-largest state park in the nation and a stunning backdrop to the Anchorage landscape. Encompassing the park, the 5.6-million-acre... -
Who needs sleep? With 19 hours of daylight in summer months, Anchorage’s unique geographical position allows visitors to maximize their vacation time in Alaska. The city truly doesn’t sleep from... -
Anchorage is home to more than 290,000 people, but the animal population is even bigger. As many as 1,000 moose, dozens of nesting bald eagles, 2,400 Dall sheep, brown and black bear, beluga whales... -
Easy access to rivers, lakes and saltwater has earned Anchorage a spot on Field & Stream magazine’s list of America’s Best Fishing Cities. Here, anglers can pursue salmon, rainbow trout, Dolly... -
The Carhartt BrothersGenre: AlaskanaListen to: Eight Days A WeekFrom the album: Caught In The ActThree brothers separated at birth. "Regular Bob" playing guitar (the horticulturist), "Tall Bob"... -
Anchorage’s surrounding parkland is the ideal habitat for Alaska’s diverse wildlife populations. Spot Dall sheep along the Seward Highway and beluga whales in Turnagain Arm. See moose, fox, beavers... -
A powerful pack of huskies pulling a speeding dogsled and musher along a snow-packed trail. It’s the quintessential Alaska adventure and one that often fuels the daydreams of travelers. If your... -
The Race Organized by the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) and Anchorage Parks & Recreation, five running races are held simultaneously - including the Marathon (26.2 miles), Half Marathon (... -
Anchorage dazzles in winter with snowy outdoor adventures, great theater and nightlife and events that celebrate winter unlike anywhere else. Whether you want to play in the snow, see a show, curl... -
Anchorage’s day tour operators do the planning for you and offer a variety of options. No wheels? No problem, many Alaska tours include optional transportation to or from your hotel. Select a...
