Anchorage Alaska

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Anchorage Alaska is the largest city in the state and receives thousands of tourists in the summer season. There's a lot to see and do in Anchorage. The surrounding Chugach montains offer some spectacular views as well as stunning hiking and biking trails. Many people are attracted to the friendly people; clean air and small town feel of the area. Nearby Bird Creek offers incredible salmon fishing in season. Out of state anglers can't believe you can drive a few minutes out of town and be catching large salmon other out of state anglers would drool over. The are mudflats have some interesting raised plank nature walks. But don't get caught out on those mud flats during a tidal bore. What is a tidal bore you ask? Since the tides are so extreme its a wall of water that comes up the channel with a sound that others have described as a locomotive. The mud may look firm but stay off. Many a hapless victim has gotten stuck in the quicksand like goo and had to be pulled out by helicopter. The city has thrived as the major port in the state and also as a center for the petroleum industry and the site for military bases.

The Alaska Center for the Performing Arts contains a concert hall and two theatres. The center houses the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra and the Anchorage Opera Company. There are two large convention centers and the Sullivan Arena hosts ice hockey and basketball matches, in addition to rock and country music shows. There are many interesting museums in the city many focusing on the culture, history and natural beauty of Alaska. Some of your choices are the Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum, the Anchorage Museum of History and Art and Imaginarium: Science Discovery Center.

In February when the annual Fur Rendezvous Festival takes place the Anchorage really kicks into high gear. It's a celebration of the winter lifestyle in Anchorage Alaska and events include a sled dog race, snow sculpture contest, carnival, ice skating show and dog weight pull competition. In summer, if your are not out hiking or taking advantage of the natural beauty you can take in the music Festival when a series of chamber music concerts take place on campus at Alaska Pacific University.

A great place for families with young children to go and have fun is the H2Oasis Indoor Waterpark. Its a great park with wave pools, water coaster, splash pool and children's lagoon. All the water is kept at a nice warm temperature. The park runs swimming lessons, including parent and toddler classes, and kayaking lessons. If you are looking to get fit you can can book water aerobic sessions. After a great time in the pool, you can relax in the hot tub or grab a snack.

Skiing is a favorite activity winter activity here. The Alyeska Ski Resort is located at Girdwood, around 50 miles from Anchorage Alaska. It's part of the Chugach mountain range and is on the biggest ski mountain in the state. The resort is popular with experienced skiers who like a challenge. For a location that's closer, local people from Anchorage Alaska like to go to the Hilltop Ski Area in Anchorage, situated on Anchorage Hillside. It's a children friendly resort and you can rent ski and snowboard equipment.