Video: Painting Winter Solstice in the Chugach Mountains

How dark does it get in Anchorage during the longest night of the year? Bright downtown streets and snow-capped Chugach peaks ensure there's always plenty of light to be found — even on winter solstice, when the city is draped in nearly 19 hours of night. Follow Alaskan artist and filmmaker Max…

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Fall Hot Spots for Photographers

Anchorage has no shortage of beautiful sights, from the colorful murals painted by local artists, decorating neighborhood walls to the fields of fireweed waving in the wind, marking the end of summer. As the seasons change and autumn is upon us, the birch and cottonwood trees turn from hues of…

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How to Spot Beluga Whales in Anchorage

Whale watching in Anchorage is unlike anywhere else. The inlet flowing alongside the city is home to pods of beluga whales, and their sleek gray and white backs can occasionally be spotted slipping through the waves of Knik or Turnagain Arm. These Cook Inlet belugas are recognized as endangered…

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Where to Find Waterfalls in Anchorage

Go chasing waterfalls: The Anchorage area has several scenic favorites from which to choose. Feel the cool mist from a mountain stream, breathe fresh air, and see glimpses of rainbows sparkling in the spray. Anchorage waterfalls can be reached by foot from several trailheads to the north and south…

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8 Ways to Get Close to a Glacier

Alaska is laced with glaciers, and Anchorage makes it easy to see some of the best. With approximately 60 glaciers located within just 50 miles of the city, there are plentiful options for icy exploration by foot, air, road, or boat. Traveling independently? Remember glaciers are powerful and…

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Road Trip to Anchorage: South of the City

A road trip to Anchorage via the Seward Highway is filled with opportunities to explore glaciers and mountains, enjoy Turnagain Arm trails, watch for wildlife, and learn about the history of gold mining in the region. Here are a few favorite roadside activities and attractions. Seward Highway…

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Alaska Bore Tide Viewing

Rushing along at speeds of up to 24 miles per hour, tidal bores are an unusual, unforgettable sight in Southcental Alaska. A unique combination of hydrology and geography forms these waves. Cook Inlet has a huge tidal range, and it’s the only place in the U.S. where such a bore tide forms. These…

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9 Surprising Things About Anchorage, Alaska

Living in Alaska can inspire some tall tales, but reality can be just as remarkable as any fiction. Here are a few surprising yet delightful things about life in Anchorage, Alaska. The most famous local is a reindeer Anchorage’s reindeer resident is a star. In a cozy pen on the Delaney Park Strip…

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