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Guide to Alaska State Parks near Anchorage: Chugach State Park trails, Eklutna Lake kayaking and biking, and Portage Valley day-trip options for 2026.

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

Portage Glacier day trip from Anchorage: glacier cruise on M/V Ptarmigan, Byron Glacier Trail, and wildlife in Portage Valley, one hour south of the city.

The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center doesn't hide its animals behind thick glass or keep them in small enclosures. The AWCC occupies 200 acres of Portage Valley between the Chugach Mountains...

Discover the best wildlife viewing locations within 2 hours of Anchorage, from marine mammals in Seward to mountain goats in Hatcher Pass.