Family Activities

Berry picking Alaska Anchorage visitors love: wild blueberries, salmonberries, cranberries in Chugach State Park — when to go, best spots, and bear safety.

Discover the best rainy day activities in Anchorage 2026: world-class museums, craft breweries, Bear Tooth Theatrepub, and cozy indoor Alaskan experiences.

Every August, the Mat-Su Valley transforms into Alaska’s biggest celebration of agriculture, food, and family entertainment. The Alaska State Fair 2026 returns to Palmer for its annual 11-day run, drawing roughly 340,000 visitors from across the state and beyond. Whether you’re a lifelong Alaskan or a summer visitor, the fair is one of those quintessential […]

Visit Eagle River Nature Center in 2026: Albert Loop Trail, wildlife viewing, mountain scenery, and expert naturalist staff just 30 minutes from Anchorage.

Gold panning near Anchorage: try Crow Creek Mine, Hope's Resurrection Creek, or Hatcher Pass' Little Susitna River — three real Alaska placer gold sites.

Thunderbird Falls Trail near Anchorage: easy 2-mile round trip to a 200-ft waterfall in Chugach State Park — perfect for families, with tips for 2026.

Discover Anchorage's best wildlife viewing locations in late spring! From moose families to bald eagles, find the perfect spots for family photography and safe viewing.

Where to ice skate in Anchorage — indoor rinks, frozen lagoons, public skate hours, rental gear, and hockey venues for all ages.

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.

Potter Marsh is Anchorage's best free birding boardwalk — trumpeter swans, Arctic terns, shorebirds, and bald eagles right off the New Seward Highway.