What: An amazing hike on the Kenai Peninsula located near Seward offering stunning views of Resurrection Bay and the valleys around. Roughly 14 miles with 2600 ft of elevation gain rated as Moderate. When to go: Ideally accessed in the summer months between May and October. Total hike should take roughly 7 to 8 hours….
What: An amazing ridge hike near Talkeetna with expansive views of Denali National Park and the surrounding valleys. 29 miles with 6000 ft of elevation gain rated as Hard. When to go: Ideally accessed in the peak summer months between June and September. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/9ReFooYN8UoMxHEy7Alltrails link: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/alaska/kesugi-ridge-curry-ridge-trail Tips: While technically doable as…
What: A huge lake in the front of Grewingk glacier with massive icebergs floating in there summer around. Requires taking a round trip boat from Homer to Kachemak Bay to do the hike. 3 miles with 700 ft of elevation gain rated as Moderate. When to go: Ideally accessed in the peak summer months between…
What: One of the most beautiful bays across from Homer with plenty of opportunities to explore via kayak. When to go: Ideally accessed in the summer months between June and September. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/ZLexmEbLKpEM48cs7 Tips: There are various tour operators that offer kayak tours into Kachemak Bay. Alternatively you can take a boat…
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: https://goo.gl/maps/qwcxDVp4Mjp5E3J99Alltrails…
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 companies…
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 really…
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 Tips:…
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 affordable…
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: https://goo.gl/maps/5pbVZyAiTJKPUzGdAAlltrails…