Anchorage Glacier Pilots baseball player Brayden Miraki jogs to retrieve a foul ball from inside the fence at Mulcahy Stadium and casually tosses it to a little girl standing just on the other side. Above the snow-capped mountains behind them rise puffy white clouds, the only blemish against the…
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If New York is the city that never sleeps, Anchorage is the municipality that never sleeps in. Ask the locals. On summertime weekends, it’s common for folks to get up far earlier than usual in order to take advantage of every possible hour of recreational opportunity. And if you’ve got enough…
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In Anchorage, iconic Alaska wildlife abounds: Take a spin around the city on any given afternoon and you might spot belugas swimming through the waves of Cook Inlet, moose browsing through tall grass on the side of the road, or a bald eagle circling over a city salmon stream. You could see a black…
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With hundreds of miles of trails, dozens of accessible trailheads, and spectacular views in every direction, Anchorage is a haven for hikers and cyclists. Whether riding the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail or enjoying a family hike to the base of a beautiful waterfall, there’s a trail for every…
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Just steps from downtown and the Alaska Railroad depot, Ship Creek in Anchorage attracts locals and visitors hoping to land a trophy-size Chinook salmon, otherwise known as king salmon. A unique location, Ship Creek offers anglers the opportunity to catch a 20-30 pound king salmon right in town…
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For birders, a "Big Year" is about identifying as many species of birds as possible on a local, state, continental, or global level within a calendar year. Anchorage’s vast natural areas — stretching from the Chugach Mountains to the Cook Inlet — are home to a wide variety of resident and migratory…
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Picturesque mountains, frolicking wildlife, and long summer days are hallmarks of Anchorage golf courses. Now the city is poised to host Alaska's first United States Golf Association championship event: The 60th USGA Senior Women's Amateur Championship. The tournament is scheduled to take place at…
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Alaskans know how to celebrate – whether it’s the longest day of the year or the wild winter fun of an annual run with reindeer. In Anchorage, there’s an event for every season. These 10 annual festivals each spotlight a colorful slice of local life, from city to summits. Anchorage Folk Festival The…
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From kid-friendly hills to longer, steeper slopes, Anchorage is dotted with perfect places to set down a sled and build up some speed. Local sledding hills come in a variety of shapes, lengths, inclines and altitudes, and there are more than enough runs to keep thrill-seekers busy all winter long…
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A December Visit to Anchorage, Alaska The holiday season sparkle in Anchorage. A visit to Alaska in December means experiencing the place like a local and taking advantage of snow and clear skies. Things to Do in Anchorage During December Anchorage embraces the outdoors no matter the month. No need…
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