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.
Discover glassblowing studios in Anchorage — beginner workshops where you create your own piece, aurora-themed glass art, and booking tips for 2026.
Plan your 2026 sea kayaking trip near Anchorage — Resurrection Bay glaciers, Prince William Sound & Eklutna Lake. Guided tours, rentals & tips.
Alaska helicopter tours range from glacier landings near Anchorage to Denali flightseeing and bear viewing. Compare costs, seasons, and what each delivers.
You don’t have to travel to Hawaii or the Pacific Northwest to witness humpback whales breaching in open water. From Anchorage, one of Alaska’s most spectacular wildlife experiences is just a day trip away. Whether you’re scanning Cook Inlet for beluga whales from a pullout along Turnagain Arm or boarding a wildlife cruise from Seward […]
Kenai Fjords National Park day trip from Anchorage: Exit Glacier, Harding Icefield, and wildlife boat tours along Alaska's icy Pacific coast.
With 1,500 moose inside city limits, Anchorage offers the best urban moose watching on earth — at Kincaid Park, Westchester Lagoon, and beyond.
Visit Matanuska Glacier from Anchorage: guided ice walks with MICA Guides, self-guided access, what to wear, and Glenn Highway drive highlights.
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center: see bears, wood bison, moose, wolves, and more at this nonprofit rescue facility 45 minutes south of Anchorage.
Bird Creek, Eklutna Lake, Chugach State Park backcountry, and Portage Valley: the best camping near Anchorage in 2026, with booking tips and bear safety.
Explore Chugach State Park near Anchorage in 2026: hiking all skill levels, mountain biking, backcountry skiing, and wildlife watching in 495,000 acres.