Alaska Excursions

Alaska Excursions

Wide range of glorious day trips throughout Southcentral Alaska.

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Trails in town

Snow began to gather on Flattop Mountain in Chugach State Park this week, but that didn't deter hikers from climbing it to take in the sunset on Tuesday, September 22, 2009.

Whether they're mild or wild, the trails of Anchorage and Southcentral Alaska have plenty to keep hikers or bicycle riders busy for an hour, a day or longer.

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Alaska news

Alyeska opening a few lifts on schedule Wednesday

Often Alaska's coldest spot, Bettles is setting records

Blogs

Alyeska Lift Crew: As the bullwheel turns...

Kotzebue: Keeping it Real at 66 Degrees North Latitude

Icicles and bicycles: An Alaska blog about riding bikes

Photo Galleries

Fall colors
Fall colors and no snow in Turnagain Pass on Friday, September 18, 2009.

Wildlife

Bull moose joust as part of their fall mating ritual in Anchorage. More than a dozen moose were seen at one time on an October day on a softball field in South Anchorage.

Northern Lights

The northern lights dance across the sky and are reflected in Potter Marsh.

Activities

River rafting

The lead raft of three from the Nova adventure company splashes through the rapids near the Lions Head on the Matanuska River.

The daredevil rivers of Alaska lure thrill-seeking raft riders and kayakers from around the world.

Glacier viewing

Exit Glacier, in Kenai Fjords National Park, provides a stunning backdrop for a group of picnickers. The glacier, just outside of Seward, is accessible by car and then by foot. Entrance to the park by car costs $5.

Three different ways to see the glaciers.

Fishing

Two fishing derbies -- for king and silver salmon -- are held each summer in downtown Anchorage. Ken Scott of Phoenix fishes for silvers at the mouth of the creek as it empties into Cook Inlet.

Angler's are drawn not just by the size of Alaska's fish, but also the variety.

Ecotours

A NOVA Riverrunner boat blasts through the second canyon on Sixmile Creek near Hope.

Find the best spots for your Alaska ecotourism vacation.

Dog-sled rides

Cruises in Alaska

Kayaking in Alaska

Pan for gold in Alaska

Hiking and climbing

Aurora borealis -- the northern lights of Alaska

Explore Alaska

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Southeast Alaska -- The Inside Passage

Denali National Park: McKinley and the bears

Cities & Villages

Alaskology blog

Alaskan Steve Edwards blogs about his year-round adventures.

Alaska regions

Mount McKinley, the tallest mountain in North America, is seen just before sunset on a late March flightseeing trip. The south peak, right, is the summit at 20,320 feet; the north peak stands 19,470 feet high. Climbing season on the big mountain is May through July.

Alaska can be divided into five broad regions.

The Interior

The Alaska Range is the Interior's defining feature. In Denali National Park, Wonder Lake reflects Mount McKinley reflects at sunset.

This vast area is alive with gold mining and plenty of outdoor activities.

Anchorage

Anchorage is Alaska's largest city and the gateway to a state full of adventure.