Spring Events in Anchorage you won’t want to miss
The Iditarod has come and gone which means spring/summer is right around the corner. Don’t let that send you into hibernation until the snow melts, there are plenty of fun activities to keep you out and about until summer begins.
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Sled Dogs – Born to Run
Alaska is home to the world’s most celebrated dog sledding races in the world. The Yukon Quest and Iditarod are ubiquitous in the sport, and having either title will make you a local superstar.
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Fur Rondy – Alaska’s cure for the Winter Blues
With snow piled high and nights starting early and ending late, winter is in full swing in Alaska. The cold can be unforgiving and often drives us inside. Luckily, this is not a problem that is new this year or last.
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Now is the time to Ski in Alaska.
It’s January in Alaska and over the past few winters that have meant freezing rain and icy roads, but not this winter.
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Are There Really 50 Words for Snow?
Year round, Alaska’s winters inspire curiosity from visitors. It’s frequent that I’m asked how often it snows, or how much snow I’ve seen at once. Alaska is a winter paradise for winter activities, like skiing, snowshoeing and dog mushing.
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Top 5 Bars in Anchorage
Currently, in Anchorage, the temperature is averaging about 22F which is below freezing, so staying outside isn’t really a very liable option. When it’s this cold outside why not head inside for a nice cold one?
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Sledding – Lighthearted Winter Fun
For skiers and snowboarders, Alaska can be exotic, exciting and enticing. Our beloved Alyeska Resort in Girdwood offers world-class slopes and has hosted the US Alpine Championships twice in the last decade. Locals enjoy local hills situated throughout town and even groomed trails for cross country skiing.
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Bears, Bears and more Bears!
One of the many things that makes Alaska so special is that all three bear species from North America live here: Brown bears (or Grizzly), Black bears and Polar bears. Bears are highly evolved social creatures. They are also extremely intelligent.
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A quick adventure around Lake Hood
Sometimes you find yourself with an extra day of vacation, left without plans for the last portion of your trip before you fly out of the airport. While some may see this as a blessing, others seek to find that one last Alaskan adventure before they depart.
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Best places to see bears in Anchorage
Looking for Smokey
We have a lot of bears up here. In fact, Alaska contains about 70% of all bears in North America. Naturally, people who visit our great state want to see one so they can go home and tell their friends, “Hey, we went to Alaska and saw a bear!” After all, if you go to Arizona, you’d expect to see cactus, right? Well…not so fast.
Anchorage is a beer lover’s paradise
The culture of locally made beer has taken Anchorage by storm. In the last year alone, five new breweries opened in Anchorage. There are more than 30 statewide.
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