day trips

Three world-class glaciers sit within day-trip distance of Anchorage. Here is how to hike on real Alaska ice — guided tours, gear, and what to expect.

Alaska's premier wildlife facility on the Seward Highway, just 45 minutes from Anchorage. Brown bears, musk oxen, wolves, caribou, and more on 45 acres.

Plan your Eklutna Lake 2026 trip from Anchorage — kayak rentals, Lakeside Trail hiking, glacier views, camping reservations, and wildlife safety tips.

Plan your Portage Valley day trip from Anchorage: beluga whale stops on Turnagain Arm, Byron Glacier Trail, and the MV Ptarmigan glacier cruise.

Anchorage sits within striking distance of five major Alaska national parks — here's how to access each one, what you'll find there, and how much time you'll need.

You don’t have to travel to Hawaii or the Pacific Northwest to witness humpback whales breaching in open water. From Anchorage, one of Alaska’s most spectacular wildlife experiences is just a day trip away. Whether you’re scanning Cook Inlet for beluga whales from a pullout along Turnagain Arm or boarding a wildlife cruise from Seward […]

Homer Alaska day trip from Anchorage: halibut fishing charters, Homer Spit, Kachemak Bay State Park, and the 226-mile drive down the Kenai Peninsula.

Whale watching in Kenai Fjords National Park: humpbacks, orcas, calving glaciers, and tours from Seward — your complete 2026 guide from Anchorage.

Six Mile Creek near Hope, Alaska runs Class IV-V rapids through three canyons — the most challenging commercial rafting in Alaska. 2026 operator guide.

Visit the largest road-accessible glacier in the US on a Matanuska Glacier day trip from Anchorage. 2026 guide: access options, guided walks & tips.