What: One of the most iconic sights in Alaska - the famous Brooks Falls where multiple brown bears gather to fatten up on salmon all summer. The bears can be viewed from a safe platform which works on a waitlist basis during peak hours. Most people visit as day trips, but it's possible to...
What: One of the most spectacular fat bike rides near the portage area out the Spencer Glacier. When to go: This is a very limited season at which enough snow has built up, but also hasn't melted across various creek crossings. Typically lasts from mid Feb to early April. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/L8icHjjSCaU5twC79This...
What: Among 100+ activities on this website, the Mint Bomber loop has to be the most stunning, most epic, most adventurous activity I have done. This hike explores some of the most beautiful parts of the Talkeetnas just northeast of Anchorage. The "mint bomber" loop traverses the reed lakes trail, climbs over bomber pass...
What: One of the most stunning places you will ever see (assuming the glacier opening is still accessible) located off the Dalton highway. Roughly a 4 mile hike rated as Medium to Hard. When to go: Accessed in the winter months when you can actually climb inside the glacier cave. Should take roughly 2...
What: An incredible hike in Kachemak Bay near Homer, climbing up to a peak that offers views for hundreds of miles. 9.5 miles with 3000 ft of elevation gain rated as Moderate to Hard. When to go: Ideally accessed in the summer months between May and October. Total hike should take roughly 6 hours....
What: An incredible hike climbing up a peak in Whittier to provide views of Passage Canal and Blackstone Bay. 6.4 miles with 2800 ft of elevation gain rated as Hard. When to go: Ideally accessed in the peak summer months once the snow has melted between July and September. Total hike should take 5...
What: A series of class 4 and 5 rapids located near Hope - bucket list worthy item for the thrill seekers out there. When to go: Ideally accessed during the peak summer months while these tours are being offered in June to September. How to get there: Depending on the tour company you go...
What: A bucketlist worthy experience involving flying into Lake Clark National Park to fish for salmon and watch for bears. When to go: Ideally accessed in the peak summer months between June and September while the tour operators are running. How to get there: You can take your flight out from a few places,...
What: A stunning perch in the Ressurection Bay in Seward worth checking out via kayak and/or hiking. Either way, it is a long way to get there from Lowell Point and the journey is rated as Hard. When to go: Ideally accessed in the peak summer months between June and September. Journey should be...