Alaska Excursions

Alaska Excursions

Wide range of glorious day trips throughout Southcentral Alaska.

Iditarod 40

Photos and stories from the last great race.

Anchorage: 37°/58°/Partly sunny

Fairbanks: 39°/62°/Partly sunny

Juneau: 34°/50°/Cloudy

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Gateways to Chugach State Park

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24/48: Seward

Majestic Mat-Su: Glaciers, mountains, rivers and history give Valley life

Kenai Peninsula: Wildlife, fishing, glaciers and fun-filled days

A good day of sightseeing at Kenai Fjords National Park

24/48: Fairbanks

Bear-viewing options

What not to ask

Kayak operators

Questions to ask

If you go flightseeing

Get dirty: Off-road bike riding spots

First Friday art walk

Mountains, glaciers, parkland define the biggest state

If you go roadside fishing

Kenai, Russian rivers are just the beginning for anglers

Fish and bears: Kodiak's bruins get so big because of all the salmon

Angling paradise: Seward has a line on halibut and salmon fishing

Fishing fever: Early-season anglers converge on the lower Kenai Peninsula

Fishing for fun: Kachemak Bay's waters are full of halibut and salmon

Valley waters: Anglers discover outstanding fishing just outside Anchorage

Gateways to Chugach State Park

Alaska culture: Where and when?

An explosive past

Water wonderland: Whittier is the place for fishing, cruising or kayaking

Seward's surroundings leave visitors gasping for breath

Bear essentials: Planned encounters with fishing grizzlies is a highlight

Copper Valley: History and wilderness join forces at Wrangell-St. Elias

Fairbanks: Enjoy nearly endless daylight, Gold Rush history

Gifts galore: From downtown markets to art galleries, options abound

Celebrations: Music and food are summer festival highlights

Flightseeing helps visitors grasp Alaska's immensity

Golden destination: Hikers and history buffs all enjoy Hatcher Pass

Heaven on wheels: Trails across Anchorage, through wilderness keep cyclists moving

Wilderness wonder: Chugach State Park, city parks full of excitement

A touch of history: Old Town Kenai should be on the itinerary for visitors

Chefs turn the bounty of the sea into something beautiful

Wild water: A trip down an Alaska river will leave rafters cheering

Lake Clark National Park's scenery and remoteness impress

Small but scenic: History, location combine to make Cooper Landing special

Sea kayaks give paddlers a different lifestyle

Denali Park: Ride horses, fly or raft in shadow of Mount McKinley

Cozy cabins: Public-use facilities aren't fancy but they're fun

Valdez: From the Gold Rush to glaciers, Sound community has it all

Eagle River: Hiking, history and festivals keep visitors busy

Anchorage is blessed with plenty of spots to drink or dance

Stepping into history: From the airport to museums, Alaska shows off unique past

Peninsula hamlets: From Hope to Anchor Point, small towns are worth a stop

Fairbanks: Gold Rush history, weather extremes are part of the culture

UAF tours

Southeast Alaska: Off-the-roadway fishing at its finest

There are several points to get into Chugach State Park. Here are some popular and easy-to-reach access areas. A $5 daily fee or a $40 annual pass is needed to park at the trail heads:

GLEN ALPS TRAIL HEAD: Good hikes include Flattop Mountain, Powerline Pass and Little O'Malley Peak. To reach the trail head, exit at O'Malley Road from the Seward Highway and head toward the mountains. Follow the signs for Chugach State Park, turning right on Hillside Drive to Upper Huffman Road.

PROSPECT HEIGHTS TRAIL HEAD: Good hikes include Wolverine Peak and Near Point. To reach the trail head, exit at O'Malley Road from the Seward Highway and head toward the mountains. Follow signs for Chugach State Park, turning left on Hillside Drive to Upper O'Malley Road and Prospect Drive.

MCHUGH CREEK TRAIL HEAD: Good hikes include Turnagain Arm Trail, Table Rock and Rabbit and McHugh lakes. To reach the trail head, go south on the Seward Highway to Mile 111.

EKLUTNA TRAIL HEAD: Good hikes include Eklutna Lakeside Trail, Twin Peaks Trail and Bold Ridge Trail. To reach the trail head, head north on the Glenn Highway to Eklutna Road exit. Head east about 10 miles.

EAGLE RIVER NATURE CENTER: Good hikes include Crow Pass Trail or Iditarod Trail, Albert Loop Trail and the Dew Mound Trail. To reach the trail head, head north on the Glenn Highway to the Eagle River exit. Head east on Eagle River Road. Extra $5 to park.

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