Alaska paddling

Eklutna Lake, Turnagain Arm, and Prince William Sound — kayaking near Anchorage ranges from easy lake paddles to guided sea kayaking day trips.

132 lakes linked by portage trails, one hour north of Anchorage. Alaska's best flatwater canoe camping, loons, and backcountry lake sites.

A chain of calm lakes near Palmer for kayaking, fishing, and camping — Kepler-Bradley Lakes State Recreation Area is an easy Mat-Su Valley day trip.

Prince William Sound kayaking puts glaciers, sea otters, and puffins within reach of Anchorage. Here's how to plan your 2026 paddle trip.

Plan sea kayaking near Anchorage and Whittier, Alaska in 2026. Guided glacier tours out of Whittier, flatwater options at Eklutna and Goose Lake, rental gear, tidal safety tips, and Anton Anderson Tunnel access.

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.