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.
Anchorage pickleball covers outdoor courts at Goose Lake Park and Kincaid, indoor options at fitness clubs, and open play year-round for all skill levels.
On the western edge of Anchorage, where the boreal forest drops to a coastal bluff above Cook Inlet, Kincaid Park offers some of the best trail access in any American city. With more than 40 miles of maintained trails across 1,500 acres, Kincaid Park’s Anchorage trails for biking, hiking, and wildlife draw locals year-round and […]
Every summer, Anchorage residents disappear into the hills with empty containers and return with purple-stained fingers. Berry picking near Anchorage, Alaska is one of the most deeply rooted local traditions in the state — the Chugach foothills produce an extraordinary abundance of wild fruit from late June through early September. For visitors, joining the harvest […]
Guide to ATV and off-road tours near Anchorage in 2026 — Hatcher Pass, Knik Glacier, guided operators, gear, and trail access tips.
Drive the Seward Highway along Turnagain Arm — an All-American Road with bore tides, belugas, Dall sheep, and Portage Glacier within 50 miles of Anchorage.
Anchorage is one of North America's best cities for aurora viewing. Find dark sky spots, northern lights tips, and stargazing guidance for 2026.
The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center doesn't hide its animals behind thick glass or keep them in small enclosures. The AWCC occupies 200 acres of Portage Valley between the Chugach Mountains...
Fly over glaciers and Denali on a flightseeing tour from Anchorage. Floatplane trips depart from Lake Hood. 2026 guide to tours, prices, and booking.
Plan the Anchorage to Seward drive in 2026. 127 miles along Turnagain Arm, through Portage Valley and Turnagain Pass to Resurrection Bay. Best pullouts, bore tide timing, wildlife tips, and what to do in Seward.
The only way to experience Kenai Fjords National Park is by boat. Here's a complete guide to choosing the right tour, what wildlife to expect, and how to make the most of a day trip from Anchorage.