What: Beautiful small town located in interior Alaska with plenty of small shops, restaurants, bars, and tours worth checking out. When to go: Can be accessed year round, but best to go during the beautiful summer months between June and September. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/3Emj6JaZqGvhuyrP7Most people will drive to Talkeetna from Anchorage or...
What: Several deepsea fishing charter companies offering anywhere from half day to full day trips to catch halibut, rockfish, salmon, etc. When to go: The fishing season typically runs between May and September. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/Z662Jzkj8wCFEiXx7 Tips: There are many many different charters that take you on a day long fishing trip;...
What: One of the most beautiful bays in the state, well worth checking out via kayaking. You can rent a kayak in the town of whittier and go explore as far out as you want. When to go: Ideally accessed in the summer months between May and October. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/VChygQMSn9Lv1qQi6 Tips:...
What: Both Seward and Homer offer tremendous opportunities to go whale watching - you can spot everything from gray whales, humpbacks, and orcas. When to go: Each of the whales has a season - gray whales and humpbacks usually early in the summer and orcas being around most of the summer. How to get...
What: Beautiful coastal town at the base of the stunning Resurrection Bay with plenty of restaurants, bars, trails, camping spots, and activities. When to go: Can be accessed year round, but best accessed during the peak summer months of June to September. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/1Z9qgZaUQL5D33eeAMost people will drive to get there, but...
What: Every year a huge run of red salmon comes up Resurrection Bay to swim up river. During this window in early June you can catch fish right off the shoreline in Seward way late into the night with the endless summer sun. When to go: Snag fishing season typically runs just a few...
What: Portage creek is one of the most accesible streams to kayak/paddle within an hour of Anchorage. When to go: Worth going in the summer months when the river levels are just right and the water temperature is not too cold, typically between July and September. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/qH9MfnLDSDBcHrhW6 The best place...
What: The wedge is a great hike in the Chugach front range that can be accessed from Anchorage. At approximately 12 miles and 3200 ft of elevation gain, the trail is rated as Hard. When to go: Ideally accessed in the summer months after snow has melted between June and September How to get...
What: Hatcher pass is one of the best places to enjoy backcountry skiing in the valley. You'll find endless peaks at the end of the road near independence mine to explore. When to go: Ideally accessed in the winter months between December and April. You can often find good corn skiing all the way...
What: Snowmachining near the Matanuska glacier can be an amazing spring time adventure with a ton of peaks, lakes, and pow fields to explore. When to go: Ideally worth going during peak snow coverage, and best during Feb-Apr with ample daylight. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/8oYZMMx3qtiVmFFZ6 Tips: If you don't have your own sled,...
