What: A beautiful forest hike leading up close to the Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau. The main part of the trail is 4 miles with 560 ft of elevation gain rated as Moderate. When: Ideally accessed in the summer months of May to October. Total hike should take about 2 hours. How to get there:...
What: A massive glacier sitting in the outskirts of Valdez, worth exploring via kayak or canoe. When to go: Ideally accessed in the summer months between June and September. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/8AhKA8mR1pe1rwUa6 Tips: You can check this out via your own kayak, or go on a guided tour with a few different...
What: An ultimate Alaska experience - catching the tastiest red salmon from the famous Copper River via dipnet. When to go: Ideally accessed during the peak run between May and June. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/Py4FvF6nNWdbUFUp7 Tips: While many people dipnet off the side of the cliffs, the best way to do this is...
What: Amazingly well preserved copper mine near McCarthy that can be explored via a tour guide. When to go: Ideally accessed in the summer months of May to October. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/MEez8nXpDW7DsNqj6; you'll need to drive to the footbridge leading up to McCarthy and then take a shuttle from there to Kennecott...
What: A beautiful tidewater glacier in Kenai Fjords national park, worth checking out on a boat tour leaving from Seward. When to go: Ideally accessed during the boat tour season from June to September. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/75NSM1PbSjT8pqQC8 Tips: There are a few ways to experience Aialik Glacier - the shortest & most...
What: A beautiful short hike offering stunning views of Skilak Lake in the Cooper Landing area. Total hike is 4 miles with 800 ft of elevation gain rated as Moderate. When to go: Ideally accessed in the summer months between May and October. Total hike should take about 2 hours. How to get there:...
What: A charming town nestled in Kachemak Bay, accessible via ferry from Homer. When to go: Ideally accessed in the peak summer months between June and September. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/hL6K7mturp4Q4Wcu9The best way to get across from Homer to Seldovia is to book a $40 each way ferry on the Seldovia Bay Ferry....
What: A short but beautiful hike heading up the Palmer lakes valley near the town of Hope. Roughly 3 miles with 1000 ft of elevation gain rated as Easy. When to go: Ideally accessed in the summer months between May and October. Should take roughly 2 hours for the full hike. How to get...
What: Nabesna road is a 40 mile gravel road in the remote interior Alaska that offers stunning views of Wrangell St Elias National Park. The road is worth visiting for a weekend or even seeing it as part of a day trip. When to go: Ideally accessed in the summer months when it is...
What: Stunning peak hike climbing to the top of Hope point from the town of Hope. 7.5 miles with 3400 ft of elevation gain rated as Hard. When to go: You really only want to do this during peak summer months after the snow has melted between June and September. Total hike should take...
