Anchorage, Alaska Travel Information

Alaska Travel Information by Rough Guides No other region in North America possesses the mythical aura of Alaska; even the name – a derivation of Alayeska, an Athabascan word meaning “great land of the west” – fires the imagination. Few who s... Anchorage, AK

Anchorage and Seward, Alaska The Inside Passage is an area of land and water that stretches from the U.S.–Canadian border (near Seattle), winding north past Vancouver, Victoria, Ketchikan, and Sitka, and around Admiralty Island t... Anchorage, AK

Anchorage, Alaska Since Anchorage is the transportation hub of Southcentral Alaska, this chapter treats it as the hub, as well, for planning trips in the region. After first describing the city and its immediate enviro... Anchorage, AK

Glenn Highway The Glenn Highway is a place where geology, culture, and scenery come together to create a majestic and rugged landscape that can be seen only in Alaska. Winters bring the fascinating Northern Lights ... Anchorage, AK

Seward Highway A 127-mile highway through a spectacular region of glaciers, bays, mountains, and lakes. The Seward Highway runs through a spectacular array of scenic attractions between Anchorage and Seward. The two... Anchorage, AK

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Tony Knowles Coastal Trail (Distance: 0.2 mi) Named for former Alaska governor Tony Knowles, who served from 1981 to 1987, the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail is one of three greenbelt trails located in Anchorage. Even though the trail spans 11.0 mile...

Anchorage, AK - Hiking - length:22 mi

Tony Knowles Coastal Trail (Distance: 0.2 mi) The Tony Knowles Coastal Trail was named for former Alaska governor Tony Knowles, who served from 1981 to 1987. One of three greenbelt trails located in Anchorage, the trail connects the north part of...

Anchorage, AK - Hiking - length:22 mi

Lanie Fleischer Chester Creek Trail (Distance: 1.0 mi) Three main trails in the Anchorage area are considered part of the Anchorage Greenbelt: the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, the Campbell Creek Trail, and the Lanie Fleischer Chester Creek Trail, described...

Anchorage, AK - Hiking - length:10.2 mi

Campbell Tract Loop National Recreation Trail (Distance: 5.3 mi) Conveniently located within Anchorage, the Campbell Tract Loop fits into most any schedule. An easy hike for the entire family, the level and well-maintained trail passes through prime wildlife habita...

Campbell, AK - Hiking - length:3.4 mi

Campbell Creek Trail (Distance: 5.6 mi) The Campbell Creek Trail stretches from south Anchorage near Minnesota Drive and Dimond Boulevard and heads northeast toward Tudor Road. This popular multipurpose trail follows the scenic Campbell Cre...

Anchorage, AK - Hiking - length:14.8 mi

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Eagleglen Eagleglen Golf Course Public, 18 holes 6687 yards, par 72 2.9 miles from center of Anchorage, Alaska

Russian Jack Springs Russian Jack Golf Course Municipal, 9 holes 1977 yards, par 31 3.7 miles from center of Anchorage, Alaska

Hill Moose Run Golf Course Public, 18 holes 6499 yards, par 72 6.7 miles from center of Anchorage, Alaska

Creek Moose Run Golf Course Public, 18 holes 7324 yards, par 72 6.7 miles from center of Anchorage, Alaska

Tanglewood Lakes Tanglewood Lakes Golf Club Public, 9 holes 1288 yards, par 27 7.2 miles from center of Anchorage, Alaska

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