What: A beautiful ridge hike off the Denali Highway with expansive views of the Maclaren river valley. When to go: Ideally accessed in the summer months between May and October. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/BEJDW4Lu9nLfw6Ex8 Tips: There is a small parking area at the Maclaren summit from where you can start this hike. The...
What: A great hike leading up the large Crescent Lake in the Kenai Peninsula. 10.9 miles with 1600 ft of elevation gain rated as moderate. When to go: Ideally accessed in the summer months between May and October. Given the amount of brush that can start to overtake the trails on the kenai peninsula,...
What: One of the prettiest lakes in the state, perfect for exploring via kayak. There are so many little coves to explore with a great chance of seeing wildlife from eagles, moose and bear along the way. When to go: Ideally accessed in the warm summer months between June and September. How to get...
What: An exciting bike trail traversing along the Kenai peninsula. At roughly 22 miles, this trail is rated as moderate. When to go: Ideally accessed in the summer months between May and October. Due to the overgrowth of brush on the kenai peninsula, it is recommended to do this trail in either May/June or...
What: A great leg burner hike near Palmer offering great views of the peaks and valleys around. 5.6 miles with 3000 ft of elevation gain rated as Hard. When to go: Ideally accessed in the summer months between May and October. Total hike should take 4 to 5 hours. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/62q7U7gpAQbXLjSH9Alltrails...
What: An amazing ridge hike located near the Eilson visitor center on the Denali National Park road. 3 miles with 1000 ft of elevation gain rated as Hard. When to go: Ideally accessed during the peak summer months while the road is open between June and September. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/sUrimy88et1aSUuK9Unless you have...
What: A beautiful hike starting at Government Peak reaching an overlook that provides expansive views of the surrounding valleys. 4 miles with 1500 ft of elevation gain rated as Moderate. When to go: Can be accessed year round, but best to go during the summer time to allow for climbing up some steep parts....
What: A fun hike in Chugiak leading up to an amazing view of the surrounding valleys. 4 miles with 2000 ft of elevation gain rated as Moderate. When to go: Can be accessed year round; worth doing on a clear day to get a full view of Denali in the distance. Takes roughly 2...
What: An easy family friendly boat tour on Portage lake that takes you right up to the face of Portage glacier. When to go: The tour only runs in the summer months typically between June and September. Total boat tour takes roughly 1 hour. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/4ujD78rHoxri8s9L6 (where to buy the tickets)Link...
What: One of the premier rivers for salmon fishing in the Mat-Su area. From kings to reds, the river offers plenty of great catches. When to go: Accessed in the summer months between May and October. Keep a watch on fish counts to time your trip appropriately. How to get there: There are many...
