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.
Calving glaciers, orcas, puffins, and humpback whales — how to plan the perfect Kenai Fjords glacier cruise day trip from Anchorage in 2026.
Best family-friendly hiking trails near Anchorage in 2026 — stroller paths, beginner peaks, age guides, and Alaska safety tips for your family hike.
Anchorage is one of the best Nordic skiing cities in North America, with 200+ km of groomed trails minutes from downtown. Here's where to start.
Cook Inlet has one of the largest tidal ranges on earth. Here is where to find Alaska's best tide pools near Anchorage and how to read the tides safely.
Ski Alaska's premier mountain, ride the summer tram, hike Winner Creek Trail, and dine at Double Musky — the complete Alyeska and Girdwood guide.
Salmonberries in June, wild blueberries in August, cranberries in October — when and where to forage near Anchorage, plus bear safety and mushroom tips.
Cook Inlet combat fishing, Seward halibut charters, and Kenai River guided trips — Anchorage puts Alaska's best sportfishing within easy reach.
Drive 2.5 hours from Anchorage to Kenai Fjords National Park for glaciers, puffins, orcas, and humpback whales. Here's your complete 2026 planning guide.
Alaska has the largest state park system in the US. Here's your complete guide to the best parks near Anchorage, how to camp them, and what to expect in 2026.
Plan a fly-in Alaska fishing lodge trip in 2026 — Bristol Bay, Iliamna, Kenai king salmon, costs, booking timeline, and what to pack for remote wilderness.