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State of Alaska | Michael DeYoung

Only in Anchorage can you meet a moose, walk on a glacier, and explore a vast, natural park all in a single day. Between mountains and an inlet, surrounded by national parks and filled with Alaska wildlife, Anchorage combines the best of Alaska: Experience a city with wide-open spaces, all the comforts of home, some of the coolest views in the state, and the warm hospitality of the Land of the Midnight Sun.

Glaciers

Alaska glaciers are everywhere. Alaska has the nation’s greatest concentration of glaciers;...

Wildlife Viewing

Anchorage is the best place to see Alaska animals. Wildlife viewing here is as close as the moose that munch...

Alaska Native Cultures

Learn more about Alaska Native lifestyles, beliefs and traditions. Alaska is home to multiple distinct tribes...

National Parks

By area, Alaska holds more than half of America’s national park lands. With 17 national park units and...

The Chugach Mountains

The Chugach Mountains create more than a dramatic skyline for Anchorage. They are a playground for outdoor...

Trails & Local Parks

Anchorage’s first-class network of parks and paved trails are perfect for a run, leisurely walk or bike...

Hiking & Ice Climbing

There's no shortage of Anchorage hiking trails, with 155 peaks within Chugach State Park alone. Trails...