What: A long trail traversing through the Chugach range with a nice wide trail to bike or hike. Rated as easy to hard depending on which section you’re doing. When to go: Can be accessed year round; can be especially fun to explore in the winter with a good snow packed trail. How to get…
What: A valley hike in the Portage area taking you back to the foot of the Byron Glacier. 3.2 miles out and back with 777 elevation gain, rated as Easy. When: This is a nice year round trail that can be accessed via summer or winter. The full hike can be done in 1.5 to…
What: Anchorage area a hike leading up a beautiful valley in the Chugach Range. The hike is 8.7 miles with 1440 ft elevation gain, and is rated as moderate. When: Rabbit Lake can be hiked year round, but is usually hiked in the summer time months between May and October. The hike should take roughly…
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 sculptures;…
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 – April….
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 /…
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 right…
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 Cooper…
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: https://goo.gl/maps/mcg2DmMF9YJksPRR8Alltrails…
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 months…