Outdoor Adventures

Anchorage sits inside some of Alaska's richest wildlife terrain. Here's how to photograph moose, bears, belugas, aurora, and more in 2026.

Drive Alaska's Dalton Highway to the Arctic Circle and Deadhorse in 2026 — key stops, wildlife, vehicle requirements, guided tours, and what to expect.

Bird Creek, Eklutna Lake, Eagle River, and Williwaw — the best campgrounds near Anchorage for summer 2026, with booking tips and bear safety essentials.

Nearly 6 million acres of glaciers, mountains, rivers, and coastline wrap around Anchorage and the Kenai Peninsula — the second-largest national forest in the US is hiding in plain sight behind Alaska's biggest city.

Prince William Sound cruise guide for 2026: tidewater glaciers, marine wildlife, scenic fjords, top operators from Whittier, and what to expect on a day trip.

Six Mile Creek Class V, Matanuska River float, Chickaloon Canyon, and upper Kenai — the complete 2026 guide to whitewater rafting near Anchorage with outfitter picks.

Anchorage's midnight sun: how to hike, bike, and photograph Alaska's endless summer evening light, plus practical sleep tips for summer 2026 visitors.

Prince William Sound — 3,000 miles of coastline with tidewater glaciers, orca pods, and sea otters — is one of the great sea kayaking environments on earth. Here's how to plan multi-day routes from Whittier, 1.5 hours from Anchorage.

Anchorage is the gateway to some of the most spectacular scenery in Alaska — and the best of it lies within a two-hour drive. Seward and the Kenai Peninsula to the south, Girdwood 45 minutes away, and the Matanuska-Susitna Valley an hour to the north are all achievable as day trips without guides, bush planes, […]

Alaska's marine waters rank among the most productive whale habitats on Earth. Cold, nutrient-rich upwellings around glacial fjords and tidal inlets fuel massive food chains — herring, capelin...