Anchorage is brimming with family fun and kid-friendly activities. Our favorites? It’s almost impossible to pick, so we asked for a few recommendations from a local expert — Anchorage mom, photographer, and outdoor ambassador Brenda Hower. Follow along with this mini-itinerary perfect for…
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As the fall season fades, Anchorage transforms into a winter wonderland. Ice skaters slide across frozen city ponds. Cross-country skiers glide down sun-dappled forest trails. Crystalline chunks of sea ice stud the Cook Inlet coast, and the snow-capped Chugach Mountains become the perfect playground…
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Alaska fishing is the stuff of legends, and you don't need to go far to find out why. The most popular sport fishery in Alaska is in the heart of the city, and local streams are packed with salmon and trout all summer long. Gear up and wet a line! Salmon in the City In Anchorage, it’s not unusual to…
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Crisp air, crunchy leaves, and colors that look like they’ve been painted on with the brightest brush in nature’s palette—fall in Anchorage is a feast for the eyes. This short season may be fleeting, but it packs in some of the most jaw-dropping scenery of the year. As autumn settles in, the Chugach…
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From a long weekend to a whole week’s worth of Alaska adventures, Anchorage is filled with wonderful experiences. As a self-guided road trip or the framework for a custom tour, this ultimate itinerary leads the way. Just start with day 1 and follow it for as many days as you have in Anchorage. Find…
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There are around 300 miles of hiking trails near Anchorage. Hiking in Alaska can mean a short walk, a multiday trek, or anything in between. Which one is the best fit? Consider these Anchorage hikes as you plan your first foray. Byron Glacier Trail This short trail has a big payoff. The 1.4 mile…
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Wild berries abound in Anchorage. Look for tart crimson cranberries, plump bright blueberries, juicy raspberries, cloudberries, currants, salmonberries, and more — they flourish on Chugach mountainsides, in overgrown city parks, and along winding trails at the edges of the city. A subsistence staple…
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Anchorage is well known for its mountains and world-class access to the wilds of Chugach State Park, yet the city is also dotted with lakes and flanked by shoreline — which means it has the perfect beaches for afternoon picnics, a day on the water, or a morning stroll along the tideline. In the…
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By area, Anchorage is one of the largest cities in the United States, spanning over 1,900 square miles of mountain range, coastal plain, boreal forest, and bountiful bogland. Explore the area’s vibrant, varied environment with these three off-road routes, accessible to travelers of all speeds and…
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Days spent on the trails, evenings around the campfire, the sound of the breeze through the trees and the water running in a nearby stream: campsites near Anchorage give you the freedom to explore Alaska and immerse in the natural world. Camping near Anchorage is accessible yet amazing, with spots…
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