Alaska Excursions

Alaska Excursions

Wide range of glorious day trips throughout Southcentral Alaska.

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Photos and stories from the last great race.

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Go outside and play

Anglers line up along the banks of the Kenai River near the ferry crossing in search of salmon. The confluence of the Kenai and Russian rivers often has side-by-side anglers when the sockeye salmon return to the rivers.

Unforgettable outdoor activities are calling your name.

Clamming

Stacy Michael, of Wasilla, holds some of her catch while clamming for razor clams at Clam Gulch on the Kenai Peninsula Friday morning May 14, 2010.

While there are many beaches around Alaska to harvest different clams, none are more accessible than a set of beaches just a few hours south of Anchorage on the Sterling Highway on the Kenai Peninsula.

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.

Dine in an Alaska time machine

Brett Knipmeyer, owner/chef of Kinley's Restaurant, serves up a glass of wine to go with the calamari appetizer at the restaurants bar on Friday February 12, 2011. Hugh Gren and Amy Koehn enjoy appetizers at the bar.

Alaska celebrated its 50th anniversary of statehood in 2009, a milestone that commemorated a history fraught with fierce independence, literally earth-shaking events and a steady stream of adventurous folks looking to make their mark on the Last Frontier.

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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.

GENERAL

The Alaska Wilderness Guide (8th edition) : Where to go camping, sportfishing, sea kayaking, river running and hiking in Alaska's backcountry.

55 Ways to the Wilderness in Southcentral Alaska


CAMPING & RVing

Traveler's Guide to Alaskan Camping: Explore Alaska and the Yukon With Rv or Tent (Traveller's Guide to Camping)


CANOEING & KAYAKING

Homelands: Kayaking the Inside Passage

Guide to Sea Kayaking in Southeast Alaska : The Best Day Trips and Tours from Misty Fjords to Glacier Bay

The Alaska River Guide: Canoeing, Kayaking, and Rafting in the Last Frontier

Adventure Kayaking: Trips in Glacier Bay


CLIMBING

Alaska: A Climbing Guide (Climbing Guide)


FISHING

Flyfishing Alaska

Fishing Alaska

Fly-Fishing Alaska's Wild Rivers

Flies for Alaska: A Guide to Buying & Tying

The Highway Angler


HIKING & WALKING

Hiking Alaska

Lonely Planet Hiking in Alaska (Lonely Planet Walking Guides)

Hiking With Ghosts: The Chilkoot Trail, Then and Now

50 Hikes in Alaska's Chugach State Park

Walk About Guide to Alaska, No. 1: Kenai & Turnagain Arm

Inside Passage Walking Tours: Exploring Major Ports of Call in Southeast Alaska

Hiking in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park


HUNTING

Hunting in Alaska: A Comprehensive Guide


OTHER

Bush Pilots of Alaska

Where to Prospect for Gold in Alaska Without Getting Shot!

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