Describe the sound of glacier ice. Most would choose "rumble" or "crash," but AFAR magazine's Jeremy Saum discover other, more subtle sounds on a kayak trip to Harriman Fjord in Prince William Sound . The trip was with Salmon Berry Tours and Lazy…

Katmai National Park tops Popular Mechanics' list of Underrated National Parks . It might be hard to fathom such a renown bear viewing location and the site of the 20th century's largest volcanic eruption is a secret. Katmai is off the road system, however flights from Anchorage make the…

Anchorage took the top spot in Gogobot's Top 10 Destinations for Urban Adventure . Gogobot put Anchorage on the list for its glacier access, wildlife, and noted outdoor events like Anchorage Fur Rendezvous as part of the reasoning.

Thrillist puts Anchorage on it's list of top beer cities that don't get the attention they deserve. Author Zach Mack writes "anchoring in Anchorage ensures glorious views with a solid beer in your hand," in his post on overlooked beer cities . Mack notes the great…

AAA included Anchorage in its top 10 domestic summer travel destinations. The list is based on AAA bookings for travel June 1 through Aug. 15. Anchorage is number six on the list, and a new addition since 2015. Orlando, Seattle and Los Angeles made up the top three.

What better way to give mom a Mother’s Day to remember than a trip to Alaska? Combine sparkling glaciers, incredible wildlife and miles of paths for hiking and biking with special rates to start the summer season during early May, and you have Mother’s Day, Anchorage style. “Early May is a great time to visit Anchorage – attractions and tours are opening for the summer season. Whales return to the waters to…

Anchorage ranked second on SmartAsset's list of the best cities for outdoor enthusiasts. Anchorage received high marks for the vast amount of park land inside the city as will as it's proximity to the forested lands of the Chugach . The state park and national forest combine to make one…

Visit Anchorage has been awarded the 2015 Gold Service Award by Meetings & Conventions magazine subscribers. The award honors Convention & Visitors Bureaus that have excelled in professionalism and dedication in service to meeting planner professionals. This is the 22 nd time that Visit Anchorage's convention sales team  has won the award. The first year Visit Anchorage won was in 1993, and then every year…

With so many nearby national parks, a visit to one or more while in Anchorage is a must. The 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in 2016 means there's never been a better time to visit a park while in Alaska. Cruise to glaciers in Kenai Fjords National Park , see bears with a flight to Katmai or Lake Clark national parks, explore gold mining history and a glacier the size of Rhode Island in Wrangell-Saint Elias…

The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) has announced it will hold its next meeting in Anchorage. The gathering of adventure travel-focused business leaders takes place in Anchorage Sept. 19-22, 2016. It’s the first time the group’s Adventure Travel World Summit has been held in North America. Approximately 700 tour operators, adventure business owners and media are expected to attend,…