Outdoor Adventures

Fifty miles southeast of Anchorage, Portage Glacier sits at the head of a milky-blue glacial lake framed by peaks on three sides. It’s one of the most visited glaciers in Alaska — and one of the most accessible. No hiking experience required, no fitness threshold to clear. A Portage Glacier day trip from Anchorage fits […]

Alaska's ridgelines deliver some of the most dramatic hang gliding in North America. Flattop Mountain, Hatcher Pass, and Bird Ridge await — 2026 guide.

Plan your Kenai River king salmon fishing trip for 2026: two summer runs, guided trip costs, license requirements, and access towns on the Kenai Peninsula.

Experience Alaska from 10,000 feet above — tandem skydiving near Anchorage with Triumvirate Jump Club in Willow, AK. Freefall over glaciers and Cook Inlet.

Bodenburg Butte near Palmer: panoramic views of Matanuska Valley farmland, glaciers, and mountains. 1.5-mile easy-moderate hike, 45 miles from Anchorage.

Plan a bowling night in Anchorage — cosmic glow bowling, bumper lanes for kids, party packages, and the best alleys for groups in 2026.

Plan your Alaska brown bear viewing trip — Katmai Brooks Falls, McNeil River sanctuary, and Lake Clark, with fly-in logistics, timing, and budget tips.

Cool off at Anchorage's best outdoor swimming spots: Westchester Lagoon, Mirror Lake, Goose Lake, and paddling rentals. Alaska summer water fun 2026.

Lake Clark National Park — 4 million acres accessible only by small aircraft — offers brown bear viewing, wilderness kayaking, and fly-in fishing that rivals any park in Alaska with a fraction of the visitors. Here's how to get there and what to do.

Inner tube Alaska's rivers this summer. Matanuska River, Eagle River, and nearby float spots offer unforgettable tubing near Anchorage in 2026.