Potter Marsh

Anchorage sits on the Pacific Flyway — Potter Marsh, Westchester Lagoon, and Cook Inlet deliver swans, bald eagles, shorebirds, and snowy owls.

Moose, beluga whales, bald eagles, Dall sheep, and bears — Anchorage puts visitors inside wild Alaska. Here's where to find each species and when.

Anchorage has more moose per square mile than any other city — and spotting one on a morning trail walk is easier than you'd think. Here's where to look.

Potter Marsh's free 1,500-foot boardwalk offers some of Alaska's best birding — Arctic terns, trumpeter swans, and 130+ species just south of Anchorage.

Best birding spots near Anchorage in 2026 — Potter Marsh shorebirds, Kincaid Park owls, Turnagain Arm cranes, and a seasonal guide to Alaskan birdwatching.

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

Spot moose, eagles, and salmon in Anchorage's vast urban wilderness — our complete 2026 guide to early summer wildlife viewing locations, timing, and tips.

Planning Alaska spring break-up 2026 in Anchorage? Use this local guide for what to pack, where to go, and how to handle mud season before you arrive.

Use this local guide to wildlife viewing near Anchorage in summer 2026, including the best spots for moose, eagles, salmon activity, and safe bear-aware hiking.