Anchorage, Alaska
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Top Photography Spots in and near Anchorage
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Palmer, Alaska
Explore Independence Mine State Historical Park in Hatcher Pass
4.71.5 miIf you've only got time to do a few things when in Alaska, make sure you visit Independence Mine State Historical Park in Hatcher Pass. It is open year round, and beautiful no matter the season. You can easily spend the entire day exploring the mine and surrounding area.The winter months fill the...Read more -
Palmer, Alaska
Hike to Alaska's Mint Hut
5.09 mi / 2500 ft gainStart your adventure by driving 1.5 hours north of Anchorage to the Gold Mint Trailhead about 20 mins away from the town of Palmer. Pay for parking, there is a day fee and a camping (choose either depending on your ambitions). This trail can be broken down in four (unequal) sections. The easy s...Read more -
Anchorage, Alaska
Winter Hike to Portage Glacier
6 miThis hike must be done in the deep of winter! Around February, Portage Lake is often frozen solid-solid enough to make walking safe. Hikers, bikers, skiers, skijourers, and snowshoers will form a 3 mile trail out to Portage Glacier. This trail is appropriate for children. For younger children, ...Read more -
Anchorage, Alaska
Hike Byron Glacier
4.8To begin on this adventure, you first have to find the trailhead. Drive out on the highway to Girdwood, and turn left at the sign that says "Portage Glacier". Towards the end of the road, it Ys and you take a right, then another right. Follow this road, and the first parking lot on your right is ...Read more -
Palmer, Alaska
Hike Reed Lakes, AK
5.018 mi / 1850 ft gainThe trail head starts at the small unpaved parking lot which is free, (it was very full though because of berry picking). The trail starts off wide and flat as you walk through a beautiful valley surrounded by trees and giant granite mountain peaks. The trail changes to an upward climb with lots...Read more