What: Two great lakes in the south side of Anchorage with beautiful views while kayaking around. When to go: Ideally accessed in the summer months between May and October. Can be a good spot for ice fishing in the winter time. How to get there: Both lakes allow for public access; however, the access...
What: Hatcher pass is one of the most beautiful areas in the Mat-Su region with a variety of summer and winter activities. It's worth driving up to the pass for some great views and exploring the historic independence mine. When to go: Can be accessed year round; however, in the winter you can only...
What: Super short & easy Girdwood hike that takes you to a beautiful small waterfall cove. The hike is very easy and can be done by any physical ability. When: Can be accessed summer or winter, but ideally worth visiting in the summer time when all the greenery is out between May and October....
What: One of the easiest hikes around Eagle River to access a beautiful waterfall. Just 2 miles with 200 ft of elevation gain rated as Easy. When to go: Can be accessed year round - the falls are beautiful both in the summer and winter time. Total hike should take 30 minutes. How to...
What: A historic boat taking you up the chena river to enjoy some of the sights and experiences of Fairbanks. Can be accessed via any physical ability level. When to go: Tour usually runs in the summer months between May and October. Total tour takes roughly 3 hours. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/sW3dACFD8wEZGq3E7 Tips:...
What: Nakenek lake is a huge lake in the middle of Katmai National Park that can be accessed easily via kayak/canoe from the Brooks Camp / Lodge area. When to go: Ideally worth going during the peak summer season when you can also see bears fishing off the coastline between June and September. How...
What: Homestead trail is a 1 mile very easy out and back hike in Valdez. You'll enjoy beautiful views of the bay including the Valdez Marine terminal at the end of the hike. When to go: Worth hiking anytime of year, but most people will likely hike it in the summer months between May...
What: Liberty falls is a 2.3 mile out and back hike near Chitina that's rated as moderate. This is a great hike to break up the drive when heading out to McCarthy, or even if staying in Chitina for some fishing. When to go: Ideally accessed in the peak summer months between June and...
What: The hidden creek trail is an amazing trail that goes down to Skilak lake near cooper landing. It's a roughly 3 mile out and back trail and is rated as moderate. When to go: Ideally accessed in the peak summer months between June and September. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/2i64d6uyVJZTfooz9Alltrails link: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/alaska/hidden-creek-trail Tips:...
What: Bear mountain is a short but beautiful hike that climbs to amazing vistas of skilak lake and the surrounding areas. A 1.5 mile out and back trail with 500 ft of elevation gain, this is rated as Moderate. When to go: Ideally accessed in the peak summer months between June and September. How...
