Outdoor Adventures

Anchorage is your gateway to Alaska’s great outdoors. Find the best hiking trails, fishing spots, wildlife viewing areas, glacier tours, and backcountry adventures. See our full guide to things to do in Anchorage for how outdoor time fits into a broader trip.

May 20
Driving the Seward Highway 2026: Alaska’s Most Scenic Road Trip

Alaska's most scenic highway runs 127 miles from Anchorage to Seward through bore tides, glacier valleys, and Dall sheep cliffs. Here's how to drive it.

May 20
Alaska Summer Adventures Guide 2026: Best Activities

Discover Alaska's most incredible summer adventures including flightseeing, sled dogs, and scenic drives during peak season with endless daylight. Plan your 2026 trip today!

May 19
Alaska Summer Tours & Adventures 2026: Complete Guide

Discover Alaska's best summer adventures: flightseeing, dog cart rides, and scenic drives during the 2026 season with extended daylight and perfect weather.

May 19
Anchorage Winter Activities 2026: Dog Mushing, Snowshoeing & More

Anchorage's best winter activities go well beyond the ski resort. Here's your full guide to dog mushing, snowshoeing, fat tire biking, and more in 2026.

May 18
Prince William Sound Cruises From Anchorage 2026

Plan Prince William Sound cruises from Anchorage with glacier views, booking tips, and local route advice for summer 2026.

May 16
Summer Hiking Preparation: Gear and Trail Readiness 2026

Getting ready for Anchorage hiking in 2026? Start with the right gear, safer first trails, bear prep, and shoulder-season trail-readiness basics.

May 16
King Salmon Fishing in Anchorage 2026 — Complete Angler Guide

Plan your king salmon trip to Anchorage with our insider guide — best spots, charter vs. DIY, gear tips, regulations, and when to go for the 2026 peak run.

May 13
Fall in Alaska: Anchorage Off-Season Local Favorites

Discover Anchorage in September and October with leaf-peeping trails, quiet wildlife stops, early aurora nights, and local shoulder-season favorites.

May 13
Salmon Fishing in Anchorage 2026: Ship Creek, Bird Creek & Beyond

King salmon run through downtown Anchorage every June. Here's where to fish for salmon near Anchorage in 2026, what license you'll need, and when to go.

May 12
Horseback Riding Near Anchorage 2026: Trails & Outfitters

Guided horseback trail rides in the Mat-Su Valley and Chugach foothills, 45–60 min from Anchorage. Beginner to half-day treks run May–September 2026.