anchorage

An hour north of Anchorage, the Mat-Su Valley offers giant vegetables, Iditarod sled dogs, alpine passes, and the Alaska State Fair. 2026 guide.

Anchorage gets real summer rain. Here's how to make the most of it: 12 indoor activities from world-class museums to craft breweries and indie cinema.

Walk Matanuska Glacier with MICA Guides, fly to Knik by helicopter, or climb vertical ice at Eklutna Canyon — Alaska's glacier adventures from Anchorage.

Calving glaciers, orcas, puffins, and humpback whales — how to plan the perfect Kenai Fjords glacier cruise day trip from Anchorage in 2026.

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.

From the Anchorage Museum's 150-year Alaska art collection to the IGCA's cutting-edge contemporary shows, Anchorage's creative scene goes well beyond the wilderness. 2026 guide to galleries, public art, and First Friday.

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.

See critically endangered beluga whales for free — from a downtown fish ladder, a Seward Highway pullout, or a paved coastal trail. Complete 2026 guide to Cook Inlet beluga watching from Anchorage.