What is there to do in Anchorage, Alaska?
I am in the Air Force Reserve and headed to Anchorage, AK soon. What is there to do up there? I like taking pictures (I work for a newspaper as a civilian). I will only be there for two weeks and won't be able to travel more than 150 miles from Elmendorf AFB.
Other - United States - 4 Answers
People's Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
If you like fishing salmon season starts in April i thing go to kenai on kenai river..Lot's of fun...
Answer 2 :
well if you like to fish there are some good red saukeye guides around
Answer 3 :
I would head to Eklutna,,,,It is about 15 miles north of Anchorage towards wasilla. It is an old Russian cemetery that has Spirit houses.Only about half of a mile off the interstate, Also South of Anchorage is very pretty...I would try to avoid Anchorage itself.
Answer 4 :
Well, if you are going to visit soon, it is still going to be winter conditions. A little after that, will be break up season, which I think, is the ugliest time of year to visit. No real salmon fishing this time of year to speak of. A guy mentioned before about Kenai, which is wonderful in the summer and great fishing, but is about a 4.5 hour drive without traffic and might not be the best place to visit in March/April. As far as pictures, you could always head toward Alyeska, the route is very scenic and would offer several pull offs with great photo opportunites. There are waterfalls alongside the road and a lot of the time, wildlife as well. You could also try heading North towards the Valley. I would check out Hatcher's Pass. You can drive up quite a ways and take beautiful pictures looking down at the Matanuska Valley/Rivers . Something to keep in mind, is that this is Alaska and it still gets dark a whole lost sooner than the Lower 48. You don't want to drive all the way out to these places and find that it's 4 in the afternoon and dark out. Kind of ruins the picture. Both Alyeska and the Valley are less than 150 mi. from the AFB. Alyeska is probably an hour drive outside Anch. and the Valley is a quick 45 min. to Palmer, then maybe another 30 or so to get up Hatchers. Both are well worth it! As far as Anchorage goes, I'm not a huge fan. Lived in Alaska for 26 years and never really go unless I have to. I know a lot of people enjoy going to Koot's (If you want to go out). I'm sure if you ask anyone where to go out, especially if you are not from around here, they will tell you to check out Chilkoot Charlies. It is worth checking out. Anyways, hope that this helps... If you ever get the chance to come back up, come during the summer. There is so much more to do... millions of possibilities. Good Luck and enjoy our beautiful State
I am in the Air Force Reserve and headed to Anchorage, AK soon. What is there to do up there? I like taking pictures (I work for a newspaper as a civilian). I will only be there for two weeks and won't be able to travel more than 150 miles from Elmendorf AFB.
Other - United States - 4 Answers
People's Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
If you like fishing salmon season starts in April i thing go to kenai on kenai river..Lot's of fun...
Answer 2 :
well if you like to fish there are some good red saukeye guides around
Answer 3 :
I would head to Eklutna,,,,It is about 15 miles north of Anchorage towards wasilla. It is an old Russian cemetery that has Spirit houses.Only about half of a mile off the interstate, Also South of Anchorage is very pretty...I would try to avoid Anchorage itself.
Answer 4 :
Well, if you are going to visit soon, it is still going to be winter conditions. A little after that, will be break up season, which I think, is the ugliest time of year to visit. No real salmon fishing this time of year to speak of. A guy mentioned before about Kenai, which is wonderful in the summer and great fishing, but is about a 4.5 hour drive without traffic and might not be the best place to visit in March/April. As far as pictures, you could always head toward Alyeska, the route is very scenic and would offer several pull offs with great photo opportunites. There are waterfalls alongside the road and a lot of the time, wildlife as well. You could also try heading North towards the Valley. I would check out Hatcher's Pass. You can drive up quite a ways and take beautiful pictures looking down at the Matanuska Valley/Rivers . Something to keep in mind, is that this is Alaska and it still gets dark a whole lost sooner than the Lower 48. You don't want to drive all the way out to these places and find that it's 4 in the afternoon and dark out. Kind of ruins the picture. Both Alyeska and the Valley are less than 150 mi. from the AFB. Alyeska is probably an hour drive outside Anch. and the Valley is a quick 45 min. to Palmer, then maybe another 30 or so to get up Hatchers. Both are well worth it! As far as Anchorage goes, I'm not a huge fan. Lived in Alaska for 26 years and never really go unless I have to. I know a lot of people enjoy going to Koot's (If you want to go out). I'm sure if you ask anyone where to go out, especially if you are not from around here, they will tell you to check out Chilkoot Charlies. It is worth checking out. Anyways, hope that this helps... If you ever get the chance to come back up, come during the summer. There is so much more to do... millions of possibilities. Good Luck and enjoy our beautiful State
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