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.

Jun 08
Alaska Summer RV and Camping Guide: Complete 2026 Handbook

Complete guide to Alaska summer RV camping and travel. Covers best campgrounds, safety tips, equipment needs, and planning strategies for an unforgettable Alaska adventure.

Jun 08
Accessible Anchorage 2026: Wheelchair-Friendly Activities, Trails & Visitor Tips

Wheelchair-friendly trails, museums, wildlife viewing, accessible tours, and practical travel tips for visitors to Anchorage in 2026.

Jun 08
Alaska Fall Foliage 2026: When & Where to See Autumn Color Near Anchorage

Alaska's fall season is brief, vivid, and largely overlooked by visitors. From late August through mid-September, the landscape around Anchorage transforms through an extraordinary palette of red, gold, orange, and crimson — starting at the alpine tundra and moving down to the valley birch forests. Here's when to go and where to find the best color.

Jun 08
Alaska Summer Adventures 2026: Flightseeing & Dog Sledding

Discover Alaska's best summer adventures including flightseeing tours, dog sledding experiences, and scenic drives during the peak season with extended daylight hours.

Jun 08
Eagle River Nature Center 2026: Trails, Wildlife & Anchorage’s Backyard Wilderness

Eagle River Nature Center sits 30 minutes from Anchorage with riverside trails, moose sightings, salmon runs, and the start of the Historic Iditarod Trail — plus nearby Thunderbird Falls for a quick waterfall detour.

Jun 08
Whale Watching Near Anchorage 2026 | Beluga, Humpback & Orca Viewing Guide

Whale watching near Anchorage in 2026 — beluga whales in Turnagain Arm, humpback tours from Seward, Prince William Sound orca sightings, and viewing tips.

Jun 08
Resurrection Pass Trail 2026: Alaska’s Classic Multi-Day Kenai Peninsula Backpack

The Resurrection Pass Trail is Alaska's classic backpacking route — 38 miles from Hope to Cooper Landing on the Kenai Peninsula, with USFS cabin options, excellent wildlife, and terrain that spans boreal forest to alpine tundra. Here's how to plan your trip.

Jun 08
Mountain Biking in Anchorage 2026: Best Trails, Skills Parks & Ride Tips

Your guide to mountain biking in Anchorage in 2026 — top trail systems, skills parks, Hatcher Pass routes, and bike rental tips.

Jun 08
Portage Glacier & Whittier Day Trip from Anchorage 2026: What to See, Do & Plan For

Plan the Portage Glacier and Whittier day trip from Anchorage: MV Ptarmigan cruise, Byron Glacier trail, Anton Anderson Tunnel times, and Prince William Sound.

Jun 08
Alaska Cruise Planning from Anchorage 2026: Ports, Pre-Cruise Stays & Logistics

Plan your Alaska cruise departure from Anchorage in 2026 — port logistics, pre-cruise stays, and what to see before you sail.