Spring has arrived, the snow is melting, the days are getting longer, and everyone is excited for some summer fun to begin. As an avid camper and backpacker, I can’t wait for the camping season to start! And the best thing about living in Alaska is that you can get outdoors year-round, and camping…
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Combine large mountains and coastline with fields of wildflowers, add in a moose cow and calf, and you have a scenic spectacle that can only be seen in Alaska! From shooting stars to lupine to fireweed, the show is continuous and evolving from June through August and Anchorage is ideally located to…
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The summer mountains smell good. It's not easy to describe that smell, but I always notice its absence once I've spent a few days indoors. It's something to do with wide open space and the blending-together of growing, living things, all responding to the sun, wind, and rain and heaped up in bigger…
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The days are getting brighter, but the nights still invite cozy moments and winter magic. February in Anchorage offers an energizing mix of events, entertainment, and outdoor adventure—making Valentine’s Day the perfect occasion for romance, recreation, or a little of both. Enjoy live…
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Plan a special Valentine’s Day with a loved one. Treat yourself, spend some quality time with a friend, or get to know someone new during an active Anchorage day out. Whether you’re looking for romantic inspiration or platonic plans, Anchorage always delivers. Here are a few of our favorite…
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An anchorage is a safe place, a shelter for ships and visitors on board. Before 1915, most settlers referred to what became the city of Anchorage as the Knik Anchorage, the literal anchorage for the now long-abandoned town of Knik across the water. Amidst the tides and mudflats, the area around Ship…
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Spend a day relaxing at Alyeska Nordic Spa, nestled amidst the mountains and Alaska's northernmost rainforest in Girdwood. This Scandinavian-style spa offers guests a true hydrotherapy experience. The spa provides locals and visitors with a wellness getaway just a short drive from Anchorage. Guests…
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Anchorage is a destination that offers a long list of outdoor activities year-round, and one of the best features of this town is the paved multiuse trail system winding through the entire city. There are four major paved trails: Tony Knowles Coastal Trail (11 miles), Lanie Fleischer Chester Creek…
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It is January, the holidays are behind us, and the winter solstice came with a promise of light. Most of the people you know are still sticking to their resolutions and goals for 2024, but did you know that according to a survey conducted by One Poll on behalf of Almond Breeze, 7 in 10 people are…
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Anchorage is emerging from its winter glow with longer and warmer days, becoming a captivating destination for spring break, and a wonderful playground for locals and residents alike. Whether you’re planning a family outing or a friend gathering, our city offers an exciting blend of outdoor…
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