Anchorage Parks and Outdoors Travel Guide
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Anchorage, Alaska (courtesy, Anchorage CVB)
Anchorage Parks and Outdoors Travel Tips
- The 114-mile rail trip between Anchorage and Seward is one of the most beautiful train routes in the world. Consider an overnight in Seward before returning to Anchorage by rail.
- For an unforgettably scenic day trip out of Anchorage you can’t go wrong with the Glacier Discovery Route. See glaciers, Turnagain Arm, rivers, and wildlife en route to Grandview; or, detrain at Spencer Glacier for an exciting rafting adventure before the turn around.
- For a fun adventure, travel on the morning train through the impressive Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel to Whittier. Spend the afternoon kayaking in Passage Canal or hike the short but dramatic Portage Pass trail before heading home on the evening train.
- The Alaska Railroad provides a relaxing and scenic full day of travel to Denali National Park from Anchorage. Watch for moose, bears, and “the Mountain” from the generous picture windows while taking advantage of the food and beverage service.
- Take the train from Anchorage to Denali Park, stay for two nights and, after a full day of play in the park, continue on to Fairbanks. Rent a vehicle and drive back down to Anchorage via the scenic Richardson and Glenn highways. Winter train travel between Anchorage and Fairbanks can provide wonderful opportunities for northern lights viewing in the remote territory.
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Hotels
Anchorage Guest House and Adventure Travel Hostel - Hotel
2001 Hillcrest Drive
Anchorage99517
Distance: 1.3 mi.
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Distance: 1.3 mi.
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Attractions
Alaska Air Taxi
4501 Aircraft Drive
Anchorage, Alaska 99502
Distance: 3.8 mi. (from destination center)
Anchorage, Alaska 99502
Distance: 3.8 mi. (from destination center)
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Begich, Boggs Visitor Center at Portage Glacier
Mile 5.5 Portage Glacier Road
Girdwood, Alaska 99587
Distance: 31.3 mi. (from destination center)
Girdwood, Alaska 99587
Distance: 31.3 mi. (from destination center)
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Flattop Trail Hike
13229 Glen Alps Rd
Anchorage, Alaska 99516
Distance: 10.8 mi. (from destination center)
Anchorage, Alaska 99516
Distance: 10.8 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
Airports
Major Airports near Anchorage
| Distance (mi.) | ||
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| Anchorage International Airport | 4.5map |
Other Smaller Airports near Anchorage
| Distance (mi.) | ||
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| Valdez Municipal Airport | 122.4map | |
| Cordova Mudhole Smith Airport | 157.2map | |
| Tatalina AFS Airport | 228.3map |
Flight Deals to Anchorage
| Originating | From |
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| Salt Lake City (SLC) to Anchorage (ANC) | $527 |
| Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Anchorage (ANC) | $578 |
| Billings (BIL) to Anchorage (ANC) | $581 |
| Minneapolis/St Paul (MSP) to Anchorage (ANC) | $629 |
| Atlanta (ATL) to Anchorage (ANC) | $641 |
Anchorage Parks and Outdoors Advice
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Accessible Solitude in The Last Frontier: Seven Great Places in Alaska Travel
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Top Ten North American Train Journeys
For a front-row ticket to North America’s natural beauty, hop a train bounding over majestic mountain peaks, deep lakes, and wide-open prairies. In this case, the best view is from the most outdated seat, and the journey far surpasses the destination. Away Top Ten -
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Dogsledding
Try your hand at dogsledding, and bestow good cheer on the mushers and pups racing in the Iditarod. Away Travel -
Three for the Road
Amazing family-friendly scenic drives in Alaska, Hawaii, and Wyoming. Away Travel -
Back to Nature in Denali National Park
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Top Ten Wild Whitewater Rafting Trips
Sixmile Creek, Alaska. Gorp Top Ten -
Alaskan Cabin Comforts
Prince William Sound. Gorp Travel -
Top Ten Offbeat Summer Parks
Lake Clark National Park. Gorp Top Ten -
Top Ten Most-Isolated National Parks
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Death Valley National Park
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Denali's Trailless Wilderness
Hiking the Backcountry. Gorp Travel -
Kenai Wilderness Cabin
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Top Ten Scenic Drives in the United States
West: Traffic Jams in the Last Frontier: Seward Highway, Alaska. Gorp Top Ten -
Kickin' Back on the Kenai
A Mellow Traveler Cuts His Own Path Across an Alaskan Trove. Gorp Travel -
Denali in Winter
Into the Woods. Gorp Travel -
Hiking the Resurrection Pass Trail
Alaska Weekend Getaway. Gorp Travel -
Accessible, Incredible Kenai
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Anchorage Vacation Rentals
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