anchorage

Anchorage has 147 km of groomed Nordic trails — one of the best urban cross-country ski networks in North America. Here is the 2026 guide.

Brooks Falls, Russian River, Eagle River, and Lake Clark — where to see Alaska brown bears catching salmon near Anchorage, and how to book a fly-in tour.

Flightseeing from Anchorage in 2026 — Denali overflight tours, glacier landings, Lake Hood floatplane trips, and tips for planning a scenic Alaska flight.

Seward Highway to Kenai Fjords, Glenn Highway to Matanuska Glacier, Parks Highway to Denali, Kenai Peninsula loop — best Alaska road trips from Anchorage.

The best campgrounds within 2 hours of Anchorage in 2026 — from Chugach State Park tent sites to Bird Creek on Turnagain Arm and Eklutna Lake.

Drive the Parks Highway, ride park buses to Eielson, spot grizzlies and caribou — how to plan a Denali National Park day trip from Anchorage in 2026.

See the Northern Lights near Anchorage in 2026 — best dark-sky spots, aurora tour operators, KP index tips, and when to plan your Alaska aurora trip.

Anchorage's comedy scene in 2026 — touring national acts, open mic nights, local comedians, and the best venues for stand-up shows.

Where to find video game arcades, bowling, and entertainment centers in Anchorage — venues for all ages, rainy-day options, and best-value tips.

Your 2026 guide to swimming pools and outdoor lakes in Anchorage — from Bartlett's 50-meter lap lanes to Goose Lake's sandy beach under the midnight sun.