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SOUTH OF DOWNTOWN. This retail shop offers much more than outdoor gear. Two of the staff are certified Denali guides, boasting more than 40 trips up Mt. McKinley between them. Their expertise serves shoppers well since they not only help you choose appropriate gear, they help you plan a trip itinerary. They also rent equipment and offer extensive supply lists so you won't forget a thing. Don't want to carry your gear on the boat or airplane? Ship it ahead, and the shop will hold it until you arrive in Anchorage. In addition to hiking/mountaineering equipment, you can rent sea kayaks, snow shoes, and cross-country skis.
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AROUND TOWN. Serious birders will love the Anchorage Audubon Society's "bird hotline." Call this number at any time of the day or night and you can hear a recorded message detailing bird sightings around the Anchorage bowl area. The Society also sponsors lectures and field trips led by expert naturalists. More than 230 species of birds have been spotted in Anchorage throughout the years.
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SOUTH ANCHORAGE. Awe-inspiring views of Cook Inlet and Mt. McKinley are just two reasons to play this hilly, challenging course. The par-72 course features tree-lined fairways and water obstacles on five of the 18 holes. Thanks to long summer days, you can book a tee time for as late as 10pm, and "twilight rates" start at 8pm. Other amenities include a driving range, a pro shop, a snack bar, and a full restaurant and bar. Metal spikes are allowed but five-somes are not.
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CHUGIAK. Located in Chugiak, a short half-hour ride north of Anchorage, Birch Trails offers hourly and overnight excursions. Angie and Tom Hamill can teach anyone to mush in under three hours. Don't like the cold? Don't worry: insulated sled bags are cozy no matter what the temperature. Life on the trail sound a bit wild for your tastes? Kennel tours are offered year-round, but after seeing those Husky puppies, you might decide to the hit the sled after all!
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EAST OF ANCHORAGE. This nature park is open year-round, so dress accordingly. Guided nature walks and lectures educate visitors about Alaska's unique ecology. Inside the main building are displays and hands-on activities for the curious. If you want to spend several days hiking the nature center's trails, cabin and yurt rentals are available.
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Kincaid Park
Raspberry Rd, Anchorage, AK 99502 · 907-343-6397
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SOUTH OF DOWNTOWN. This 1400-acre park is a Nordic skier's dream. Sixty kilometers of trails meander over hills and through birch and spruce groves. Seventeen kilometers of the trails are lighted for night skiing, helpful given the short daylight hours during winter. The park hosts many ski competitions, including the Olympic tryouts, and several of the trails are named in honor of young Alaskan skiers whose lives were cut short. A visitor's center features historic photos and hosts the post-race receptions. In the summer, the trails are a great place for a hike or bike followed by a picnic. A small fishing pond is regularly stocked with salmon and trout.
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AROUND TOWN. Nova has been leading rafting trips since 1975, making them Alaska's oldest wilderness guide company. Whether you enjoy exhilarating dashes through whitewater or more placid paddling, Nova has a trip for you. Daytrips are generally four or five hours, and some include glacier hikes. Overnight excursions are also available.
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AIRPORT. Rust's boasts "41 Years Safe and Professional Service," a claim not to be taken lightly. This company was founded in 1963 with one floatplane and has grown to be one of the most respected air services in the state. Check out Rust's for a day of scenic "flightseeing" over Mt. McKinley and Columbia Glacier. Or go looking for whales and bear from the air. Many trips include lunch and refreshments. Rust's is a favorite of sportsmen who use the service to drop them "in country" for extended fly fishing and hunting trips. The pilots are excellent and experienced narrators, eager to share stories about the lands you are passing over.
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DOWNTOWN. Visit this stream for a full appreciation of the Alaskan fishing lifestyle. A footbridge over the stream and a wooden viewing platform lets visitors watch the Chinook (King) salmon as they swim upstream to spawn each spring. This is a favorite fishing spot, and you can spend a pleasant morning watching anglers vie for the largest catch of the day. If you want to try your own luck, you can rent gear at several streamside kiosks. Be sure you have the appropriate license since the game wardens frequent this spot.
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DOWNTOWN. Tony Knowles was an Anchorage mayor and Alaska governor. His eponymous trail bridges the 10 miles between downtown Anchorage and Kincaid Park. This paved thoroughfare is popular with in-line skaters, bikers, and walkers. The Westchester Lagoon area features a "fitness trail" with chin-up bars, steps, and the like and placards describing how to the use the equipment. The trail offers ample opportunity to spot moose, whales, and birds. In the winter this spot is a skier's heaven.
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