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 Over hills and through woods |
From Chugach Mountains to Westchester Lagoon and Knik Arm of the Coastal Trail Anchorage, AK 99517 United States +1 907 343 4355 http://www.muni.org/salmoninth... |
So it doesn't look like the route to your grandmother's house with its tunnels and bridges, but it is a terrific, fast-paced trail for biking, rollerblading, skiing, jogging or other training workout. This trail has a few moderate hills, enough to get your lungs going, and stretches between the Westchester Lagoon Overlook, past the University's Goose Lake and out to the Russian Jack Springs Park (16 miles round-trip route). Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: William Olmstead |
 Photo: David Boersma |
 Photo: charles eldermire |
 Photo: David Boersma |
 Photo: charles eldermire |
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Awesome vision of earthquake devastation |
4306 West Northern Lights Blvd Anchorage, AK 99517 United States |
When the "Good Friday" earthquake rocked Anchorage in March of 1964, the area that is now the park was an affluent residential area on the bluffs above Cook Inlet. The 9.2 earthquake dropped these homes into 30-foot crevasses and destroyed this entire area. Developed as a park years later, it carries monuments and reader boards with information on the great quake. The Tony Knowles Coastal Trail winds through the park. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Michael Hanscom  |
 Photo: Wendy Ng |
 Photo: Wendy Ng |
 Photo: Heather K. King |
 Photo: Heather K. King |
 Photo: Michael Hanscom |
 Photo: Paul Huber |
 Photo: Brian McCoy |
 Photo: Ralph H |
 Photo: Dan Lake |
 Photo: David Thompson |
 Photo: joe |
 Photo: Johanne Vallée |
 Photo: Rob George |
 Photo: Tom Ackerly |
 Photo: Chris Turek |
 Photo: Wigi Tozzi |
 Photo: Lawrence S Brown |
 Photo: Lenny & Terry Patterson |
 Photo: Melody Cox |
 Photo: James Burk |
 Photo: Jim Clawson |
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 Photo: Slavik Boyechko |
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South Anchorage dream park |
6998 Raspberry Road Anchorage, AK 99502 United States +1 907 343 6397 http://www.muni.org/parks/park... |
This 12,000-square-foot center opened in 1986, although the 1,400-acre park was formed in 1968. Built on land formerly used as a Nike missile site, the center offers bluff views of the Alaskan Range and Cook Inlet. Used as a warm up and observation center during the many winter races that are held here, it contains rest rooms, guest facilities such as a small kitchen, tables and comfortable chairs. Also used for club meetings, family reunions, and weddings this is a favorite location for many special events. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Watch the floatplanes |
3498 Lakeshore Dr Anchorage, AK 99517 United States |
One block from the new Long House Alaskan Motel, on the shores of Lake Spenard, sits this park boasting views the largest float-plane runway in the world. With nearly constant take-offs and landings in summer, this is a great place to picnic and enjoy an air show. A roped off swimming area, playground equipment, picnic tables, restrooms and volleyball court are all part of the facilities. A lifeguard is on duty from 10:30am to 5:30pm daily during summer months. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Tammy Leach |
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Lovely Cook Inlet views |
17 Susitna View Anchorage, AK 99517 United States |
A lovely area, large and grass covered with playground equipment, a ball field and a terrific view of the Inlet from the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail that runs through its west side. Benches line the trail at the best viewing point and just behind them grow lush flowers in summer. Just north of Earthquake Park you may wander three-quarters of a mile south on the walking trail to look at the earthquake's effects. There are no restrooms or facilities at either park. This is a no admission fee area. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Charter flights |
153 Vought Circle Anchorage, AK 99502 United States +1 907 243 1595 / +1 800 544 2299 http://www.flyrusts.com |
Since 1965, this flight service company has provided unique views of Alaska. Whether you choose to flight-see, go fly-in fishing with day and multiple day trips available, explore the wilderness from a float plane, go big game hunting, or do some bear viewing, the pilots can take you there. Frequently, meals are included in the price of your trip as are airport and hotel transfers. When you return to the Lake Hood dock, pick up a T-shirt or cap from its gift shop and become official alumni. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Bob Butcher |
 Photo: Bob Butcher |
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Largest native gathering in Alaska |
6998 Raspberry Road (Kincaid Park Amphitheater) Anchorage, AK 99502 United States +1 907 258 2672 |
The largest national gathering of Native American and Alaskan Native cultures, this is a presentation that should not be missed. During this celebration there will be storytelling, drumming and many dance performances, displays of arts and crafts, speeches and more. Come to learn and come to listen in the Kincaid Park with its views of Mt. Susitna, Mt. Spur and the rest of the Alaska Range. Restrooms are available at the Kincaid Center. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beautiful panoramic views |
1915 Hillcrest Road Anchorage, AK 99517 United States |
One of the most beautiful views in town, this overlook offers Westchester Lagoon below and the 13,000-foot vertical rise of the Chugach Range to the East. Between these two points sits the city's many office buildings and homes dotting the valley. In the fall, Termination Dust (snow) creeps down the side of the Range and signals the end to another summer. In winter, the ice-covered lagoon and hoarfrost-covered trees are complemented by the white giants behind them. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Oliver Savage |
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 Photo: BenTnot Broken |
 Photo: Jonathan Albright |
 Photo: Stuart Bannan |
 Photo: Kim F |
 Photo: Stuart Bannan |
 Photo: Jussi Kangasharju |
 Photo: Kim F |
 Photo: Jonathan Albright |
 Photo: alaskanmama |