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.
See the Northern Lights near Anchorage in 2026 — best dark-sky spots, aurora tour operators, KP index tips, and when to plan your Alaska aurora trip.
Hike Exit Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park: trail options from an easy 1-mile loop to the 8-mile Harding Ice Field summit, with tips for 2026.
Helicopter glacier tours let you do something no trail or boat can: land directly on a living glacier. Here's everything you need to know about booking one from Anchorage in 2026.
Your 2026 guide to swimming pools and outdoor lakes in Anchorage — from Bartlett's 50-meter lap lanes to Goose Lake's sandy beach under the midnight sun.
Plan your Alaska brown bear viewing trip in 2026: Katmai's Brooks Falls, Hallo Bay, Pack Creek, and trails near Anchorage. Timing, safety, and photography.
Gates of the Arctic has no roads, trails, or rescue infrastructure. This guide covers how to reach Alaska's most remote national park and what it demands.
Alaska summer tours guide for 2026: best adventures, flightseeing, glacier cruises, sled dog experiences, scenic drives, and unforgettable wilderness day trips.
Alaska's most-visited state park doesn't require a long drive. Chugach State Park shares a border directly with Anchorage, which means you can be on a mountain trail within 30 minutes of your...
Kenai Fjords National Park day trip from Anchorage: half-day and full-day boat tours, Exit Glacier, wildlife, and booking tips for summer 2026.
A practical guide to ice fishing near Anchorage — city lakes, Mat-Su Valley destinations, gear, safety rules, and guided tour options for 2026.