hiking

Anchorage has hundreds of geocaches along its trail network — a guide to the Coastal Trail, Kincaid Park, Chugach State Park, and getting started.

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

Master Alaska's hiking trail difficulty system with this comprehensive guide. Learn the 5-boot rating system, discover beginner to advanced trail examples, and get essential safety tips for hiking in the Last Frontier's challenging terrain.

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.

5.6 million acres of wilderness at Anchorage's doorstep: Portage Valley, Byron Glacier, Resurrection Pass, USFS cabins, and free dispersed camping.

The Tony Knowles Coastal Trail runs 11 miles along Anchorage's waterfront — Cook Inlet views, moose sightings, and Denali on clear days, all free.

Anchorage's 1,400-acre Kincaid Park: world-class mountain biking, nationally ranked skiing, coastal hikes with Denali views, and free wildlife.

Walk on Matanuska Glacier, Alaska's largest road-accessible glacier — just 2 hours from Anchorage. Blue ice, ice caves, and views you won't forget.

Experience Anchorage's legendary midnight sun with 22+ hours of daylight. Complete guide to photography, late-night fishing, extended hiking, and seasonal events.