Fireweed in Community Garden at Palmer Art and History Museum Palmer Alaska

Most Popular Alaska Summer Activities (South to North)

There are so many great activities and tours to do in Alaska in the summer. We've picked our favorites from rafting or boat tours to flightseeing and bear viewing, arranged by region. See what experiences you want to enjoy when you come to Alaska in the summer.
Train Conductor at Sunset on Alaska Railroad on Turnagain Arm Anchorage Area Alaska

Alaska Railroad Trips: Transportation and Sightseeing

The Alaska Railroad is a unique, beautiful option for getting to see a lot of the most visited parts of the state. From Seward to Anchorage to Denali and Fairbanks, see what routes and day trips you can add to your visit to Alaska.
Taylor Family hiking on Root Glacier with Kennicott Wilderness Guides in Wrangell St Elias National Park McCarthy Alaska

Root Glacier Guided Hike: Alaska Glacier Tours in Wrangell-St. Elias NP

The Root Glacier guided hike is a great activity when you're in Wrangell-St Elias National Park. Leaving from Kennicott / McCarthy, this glacier walk combines hiking past the Kennecott Mill and beautiful waterfalls to the Root Glacier where you'll put on crampons to explore the blue pools, moulins and glacial ice.
Sign at Portage Glacier Cruises on Portage Lake Girdwood Alaska

Portage Glacier Cruises near Anchorage: Is it worth it?

Just an hour from Anchorage, the Portage Glacier sits on a beautiful lake surrounded by waterfalls. See what you can expect on this easy boat tour to one of the most unique glaciers in the Anchorage area. Is it worth it? I think so.
Alaskan Brown Bear in Russian River Kenai Peninsula Alaska

Where to See Bears in Alaska: Top Spots and Best Times

Seeing bears in Alaska is a bucket list experience for a lot of people, and they're some of the most amazing wildlife to watch. Whether you're planning a trip to Katmai or Lake Clark National Park or if you're driving yourself through Alaska, we have recommendations for where to see bears, when to see them, and guided experiences for the best wildlife viewing and bear safety in Alaska.
Catching Sockeye Salmon with Copper River Guides on the Klutina River Copper River Alaska

Salmon Fishing with Copper River Guides – an Alaska Bucket List Experience

Fishing for Copper River salmon is an Alaska bucket list activity and few get to do it. Getting out on the Klutina River with Copper River Guides is a great way to experience the sockeye or king salmon fishing that the Copper River Valley is known for. Full details about what to expect and how to make the most of your fishing trip in Copper Center, Alaska.
Moose and Fall Colors in Denali National Park Alaska 5

Wildlife Tours in Alaska – Planning Adventures for Amazing Animals

Seeing wildlife in Alaska is most people's favorite part of their trip, so we've picked our favorite wildlife tours around the state that we can recommend for different sorts of animals and areas. Also, tips for seeing wildlife on your own, including where and how to see bears safely.
Humpback Whales with Harv and Marvs Whale Watching Juneau Alaska 1

Juneau’s BEST Whale Watching Tour: Harv and Marv’s Outback Alaska

When you visit the whale watching capital of the world (Juneau, Alaska) you want to have the best experience, and Harv and Marv's Outback Alaska does the best whale watching tour we've ever done. With trip tailored to whale sightings and longer time out on the water, see what you can expect going out with Harv and Marv's in Juneau.
Winter sauna on Knik River with Adventures by True North AK Palmer Alaska 3

Alaskan Sauna and Cold Plunge Experience on the Knik River in Palmer

Doing an Alaskan sauna and cold plunge in the winter is such a unique and special experience. It may sound crazy to jump in the Knik River when it's 0 degrees outside, but the whole experience is fun, unusual and comes with some great health benefits too. See what our experience was like doing the sauna and cold plunge in Palmer, AK in the winter.
Taylor Family Winter Kayak Tour with Adventures by True North AK Palmer Alaska 16

Winter Kayaking on the Beautiful Knik River: Yes! You Can Kayak a Winter Wonderland!

Cold weather winter kayaking near Anchorage is definitely something you need to plan for when you visit Alaska in the off season. It's a beautiful experience unlike anything you might expect you can do during the limited daylight and extreme cold temperatures. See what to expect and if this kayaking tour is a good option for your Alaska trip.
Off Road driving to Knik Glacier at Alaska Backcountry Adventures UTV Winter Tour Palmer Alaska 4cover

Winter UTV Tour with Alaska Backcountry Adventures in Palmer

If you want to explore the backcountry in winter, a heated UTV tour is THE way to do it. Alaska Backcountry Adventures in Palmer takes visitors through the frozen Knik River Valley to the face of the Knik Glacier, looking for wildlife the whole way: moose, eagles, Dall sheep and more away this unforgettable day in the snowy wilderness.
Helicopter Shadow on Chugach Mountains from Helicopter with Outbound Heli Adventures Palmer Alaska 1

Unforgettable Exploring with Outbound Heli Adventures Helicopter Tours

Outbound Heli Adventures in Palmer is an unforgettable trip for helicopter flightseeing near Anchorage. From the beautiful Knik Glacier to the blue rivers and lakes, mountain top landings and more, see what makes a day exploring with Outbound Heli Adventures such a great experience.