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See the World Ice Art Champtionship, Fairbanks

What: An amazing yearly display of ice carving skill hosted in Fairbanks during the spring season. When to go: Festival is held yearly in February & March. How to get there: https://g.page/icealaska?share Tips: It's best to go in the middle of the competition window - too early and the carvers are still building their...

Visit Fairbanks

What: One of the state's largest towns in the interior. Well worth visiting, especially in the winter time to catch the northern lights, ice festivals, and hot springs. When to go: Can be accessed year round, but one of the best times to visit Fairbanks is in the winter spring months of Feb -...

Visit Girdwood

What: Charming ski town with an incredible number of fun activities in the summer or winter time. When: Girdwood is truly a year round destination worth checking out in both winter and summer seasons. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/Do6dUJsh5XsPjFxT7 Tips: Fun activity ideas: ski/bike at Alyeska resort, explore many of the cross country ski...

Go Four Wheeling, Talkeetna

What: An amazing set of trails worth checking out via four wheeler in and around the town of Talkeetna. When to go: Ideally accessed in the summer months between May and October. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/FSgXc8NDbU9STUkB9 Tips: If you don't have a four wheeler, there are a few companies that will rent them...

Visit Cooper Landing

What: One of the best located towns on the Kenai Peninsula to access world class activities including fishing, rafting, hiking, camping, and biking. When to go: Ideally accessed in the summer months between May and October. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/fz68S5GzVMvkwKQd9 Tips: There are many cabin rentals on Airbnb, hotels, and campsites available in...

Hike Solomon Lake, Valdez

What: A beautiful hike in Valdez leading up to a lake and offering views of the town below. Roughly 5 miles with 1,300 ft of elevation gain rated as easy. When to go: Ideally accessed in the summer months between May and October. Total hike should take roughly 3 hours. How to get there:...

Tour Resurrection Bay, Seward

What: One of the prettiest places in the state starting from the town of Seward. There are many ways to explore Resurrection Bay from driving down to Miller's landing, hiking to Caine's head, or taking one of the many boat tours that run in the bay. When to go: Ideally accessed in the summer...

Hike Portage Pass, Whittier

What: A beautiful pass hike starting in Whittier and ending at Portage Lake overlooking Portage Glacier. 4.2 miles with 1400 ft of elevation gain rated as Moderate. When to go: Ideally accessed in the peak summer months between June and September. Total hike should take roughly 2 hours. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/aT1spYuEsuWsKtLBAAlltrails link:...

Hike Pepper Peak, Eagle River

What: Beautiful peak hike next to Eklutna Lake in the Chugiach area. 8.3 mile hike with 4500 ft of elevation gain rated as hard. When to go: Accessible year round, but ideally done in the summer months of May to October. Can be a beautiful winter hike as well to see the snow covered...

Fish the Kenai/Russian River, Cooper Landing

What: One of the most popular areas to fish in the state given the massive salmon runs that comes through here. When to go: Accessed in the summer months between May and September. There are various sites, blogs, and facebook groups that track the salmon count coming through, so it's best to time your...