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.
Your complete Seward day trip guide — Kenai Fjords wildlife cruises, Exit Glacier hikes, Alaska SeaLife Center, dining, and when to go.
Chase the northern lights near Anchorage in 2026 — best viewing spots, aurora forecast tools, photography tips, and what to wear.
Columbia Glacier, orca pods, harbor seals on icebergs — why Prince William Sound from Whittier is Anchorage's most underrated day trip, and how to do it.
A guide to wildlife photography near Anchorage in 2026 — best locations, species, seasons, gear recommendations, and safety tips for Alaska wildlife.
Where to camp near Anchorage in 2026 — Eklutna Lake, Bird Creek, Eagle River, Chugach backcountry sites, reservations, fees, and bear safety tips.
Experience Alaska's wilderness through flightseeing, sled dog adventures, and scenic drives during the spectacular summer season
Everything you need for a Whittier day trip from Anchorage — glacier cruises, Prince William Sound wildlife, tunnel timing, and tour picks.
Walk Matanuska Glacier with MICA Guides, fly to Knik by helicopter, or climb vertical ice at Eklutna Canyon — Alaska's glacier adventures from Anchorage.
Walk on a glacier within two hours of Anchorage — a guide to Matanuska, Knik, and Byron Glacier for 2026, including tours, ice climbing, and costs.
Explore Alaska backcountry ski touring beyond Alyeska — Hatcher Pass, Turnagain Pass, Chugach, and Valdez with avalanche safety tips and guided options.