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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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

Denali National Park kennel worker Jessica O'Connor hooks up a dog team during a sled dog demonstration at the park.

Dog-sled tours are available all year long.

Cruises in Alaska

Kayaking in Alaska

Pan for gold in Alaska

Hiking and climbing

Aurora borealis -- the northern lights of Alaska

Alaska's railroads

Museums and culture in Alaska

Birds and Alaska birding

Bears in the wild

Hunting in Alaska

Camping in Alaska

Wildlife viewing

The perfect souvenir

Books about Alaska Outdoor Activities

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)

RVing Alaska and Canada

Rving Alaska by Land and Sea

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)

Denali 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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