12 Top Budget Travel Ideas for Anchorage

Think experiencing Alaska has to come with a hefty price tag? Think again. Some of Anchorage's most memorable experiences cost less than a movie ticket, and a few are completely free. One day you might be spotting bears and moose, the next you're hiking mountain trails, exploring local art, or…

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How Anchorage is Celebrating America250

America celebrates its birthday with observances and special events nationwide timed to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The festivities stretch across all 50 states, with plans as varied and vast as the country itself. In Alaska, organizers have…

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Dena'ina Place Names in Anchorage

Land Acknowledgment Anchorage lies within Dena’ina Ełnena, the homeland of the Dena’ina Athabascan people and the Native Village of Eklutna. We’re grateful for their ongoing stewardship of this land and everything it holds. For thousands of years, the Dena’ina people have called this place home…

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6 Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day in Anchorage

Spring in Anchorage brings bright evenings, budding foliage, seasonal events, and endless natural beauty – the perfect setting for celebrating Mother’s Day. Make plans to pamper the mothers in your life. Reserve a table for brunch, book a massage, attend a special community gathering, or spend time…

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Anchorage Is Expressive

Arielo Taylor, known as Bisco, picked up a pencil at 14 and never put it down. After an arrest for illegal graffiti and the news that he was about to become a father, he found a way to turn his passion for art into a meaningful career. Now a professional tattoo artist and muralist, he's on a…

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Anchorage Is Flavorful

Hometown entrepreneur Laile Fairbairn bought a struggling pizza shop and transformed it into iconinc Snow City Cafe. Chef Carlos Walker imparts every dish with Anchorage ingenuity. The city's food scene has blossomed. From Turkish cuisine to cocktails with panoramic views at the Crow's Nest…

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Anchorage Is Inspirational

Riana Sather is an artist who turned to commission work when the pandemic took three jobs in a single week. She fell in love with Alaska’s railways and went on to become a certified train conductor for the Alaska Railroad, now drawing creative energy from the breathtaking landscapes she sees from…

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Anchorage Is Musical

Play along with Ludek Wojtkowski, a first-generation Polish American violinist whose career led him to Alaska as a traveling musician on a cruise ship. In Anchorage, Ludek quickly fell in love with the city and discovered a first-class symphony orchestra rich in local musical talent. From a…

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Anchorage Is Trailblazing

From hand-built singletrack trails to thousand-mile winter rides, Anchorage Is Trailblazing follows mountain biker Janice Tower and Speedway Cycles owner Greg Matyas as they trace the evolution of cycling in Anchorage. What began with a few riders scrounging for wider tires has grown into nearly…

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Hear Anchorage in its Own Words

If you had to sum up Anchorage in a single word, what would it be? The city is vast, and the people are varied. Everyone has a different perspective on the community, but some things rise to the top. Hear these local stories, told in their own words. The “Anchorage is” video series spans the length…

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