Anchorage
Wintertime brings hockey, dog mushing, and ski races, and long summer days provide the chance to watch a baseball game and still have time to watch the sun go down at midnight.
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Baseball
Two summer baseball teams made up of college students play at Mulcahy Stadium next to the Sullivan Arena. The games played here are intense...
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Bicycling
Anchorage has more than 120 miles of paved bicycle trails, and many streets have marked bike lanes. Although busy during the day, Downtown streets...
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Bird-Watching
Popular bird-watching places include the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, which provides access to Westchester Lagoon and nearby tide flats, along...
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Canoeing, Cruising, and Kayaking
Local lakes and lagoons, such as Westchester Lagoon, Goose Lake, and Jewel Lake, have favorable conditions for canoeing and kayaking. More...
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Dog Mushing
Fur Rondy Festival. World-championship dog-mushing races are run in February, with three consecutive 25-mile heats through Downtown Anchorage...
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Fishing
Nearly 30 local lakes and streams are stocked with catchable game fish. You must have a valid Alaska sportfishing license to fish in the state...
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Flightseeing
This area is the state's air-travel hub. Plenty of flightseeing services operating out of city airports and floatplane bases can take you on...
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Golf
Anchorage is Alaska's golfing capital, with several public courses. They won't compare to offerings in Phoenix or San Diego, but courses are...
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Hockey
Hockey is in the blood of any true Alaskan, and young kids crowd local ice rinks in hopes of becoming the next Scott Gomez (who, along with...
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Ice-Skating
Ice-skating is a favorite wintertime activity in Anchorage, with several indoor ice arenas, outdoor hockey rinks, and local ponds opening when...
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Outdoor Activities and Guided Tours
Alaska Backcountry Access. This outfitter takes people out of town for jet-boat rides up Twentymile River, summertime snowmobiling near Godwin...
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Running and Walking
Alaska Public Lands Information Center. Pick up a guide to local trails before you head out. They're available at the Alaska Public Lands...
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Skiing
Cross-country skiing is extremely popular in Anchorage. Locals ski or skate-ski on trails in town at Kincaid Park or Hillside and farther away...
