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.
Rock climbing near Anchorage in 2026 — Eklutna crags, Hatcher Pass bouldering, indoor climbing gyms, beginner lessons, and the local Anchorage climbing scene.
Alaska has a real surf scene — Yakutat is the cold-water capital, Kodiak breaks deliver Pacific swells, and trips from Anchorage are doable.
Walk on Knik Glacier on a day trip from Anchorage — ATV tours on the ice, jet boat views across Knik Lake, and seasonal ice cave exploration just 90 minutes from the city.
Alaska has a ferry system the way other states have highways — because for dozens of coastal communities, the water is the highway. The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) connects approximately...
Alaska Railroad trips from Anchorage in 2026 — Seward Coastal Classic, Denali Star route, GoldStar dome service, flag stops, and booking tips for scenic Alaska rail.
Plan your H2Oasis Anchorage visit in 2026: wave pool, FlowRider, water slides, and lazy river at Alaska's largest indoor water park. Hours and prices.
The best Alaska boat tours from Anchorage — Kenai Fjords, Prince William Sound, and Turnagain Arm — with glacier views, wildlife, and booking tips.
Alaska culinary experiences in Anchorage in 2026 — cooking classes, wild salmon, king crab, food tours, reindeer sausage, and unique Alaska local cuisine tips.
Anchorage is ringed by gravel and dirt roads designed for adventure riding. Here is where to pedal in 2026 — routes, rentals, and tips included.
Plan sea kayaking near Anchorage and Whittier, Alaska in 2026. Guided glacier tours out of Whittier, flatwater options at Eklutna and Goose Lake, rental gear, tidal safety tips, and Anton Anderson Tunnel access.