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.
Discover Alaska's best summer adventures: flightseeing, dog cart rides, and scenic drives during the 2026 season with extended daylight and perfect weather.
Anchorage's best winter activities go well beyond the ski resort. Here's your full guide to dog mushing, snowshoeing, fat tire biking, and more in 2026.
Plan Prince William Sound cruises from Anchorage with glacier views, booking tips, and local route advice for summer 2026.
Getting ready for Anchorage hiking in 2026? Start with the right gear, safer first trails, bear prep, and shoulder-season trail-readiness basics.
Plan your king salmon trip to Anchorage with our insider guide — best spots, charter vs. DIY, gear tips, regulations, and when to go for the 2026 peak run.
Discover Anchorage in September and October with leaf-peeping trails, quiet wildlife stops, early aurora nights, and local shoulder-season favorites.
King salmon run through downtown Anchorage every June. Here's where to fish for salmon near Anchorage in 2026, what license you'll need, and when to go.
Guided horseback trail rides in the Mat-Su Valley and Chugach foothills, 45–60 min from Anchorage. Beginner to half-day treks run May–September 2026.
Spot moose, eagles, and salmon in Anchorage's vast urban wilderness — our complete 2026 guide to early summer wildlife viewing locations, timing, and tips.
Discover the best locations to see bears, moose, eagles, and beluga whales in Anchorage, Alaska. Complete guide with safety tips and viewing times for 2026.