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 South of Dimond Boulevard |
off Canary Court Anchorage, AK 99515 United States |
This long and winding lake is home to many Anchorage residents who have floatplanes. With tie-downs right in their own backyards, these private plane owners store their planes with safety and convenience and utilize the official runway that the lake provides. Salmon voyage through the lake during spawning season by traveling through the small saltwater channel that meets the lake's overflow. Once there, the fish head north; fighting upstream through the Campbell Creek. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Trimmed with aspens |
6398 Jewel Lake Rd Anchorage, AK 99502 United States |
This small, no-swimming allowed lake provides many of winter hours of fun with ice fishing. Stocked by the Alaskan Department of Fish and Game, there are predominantly rainbow trout here for fishing and the lake tends to draw visitors that are young due to its easy accessibility. Picnic tables, a walking path with park benches make up the park portion of this place and there are no restroom facilities available. Houses line the far end of the lake and noise ordinances are strictly enforced. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beautiful lake in University district |
3038 Widgeon Lane Anchorage, AK 99508 United States |
If you see people swimming outdoors in Anchorage, chances are it is at Goose Lake. Despite being in a central city location, it is filled with thick fir trees circling it and has an area roped off for young swimmers. In winter, there is a maintained ice skating area for public use. Anchorage is the largest city in North America to have nesting loons within its limits, and this lake is a nesting favorite. There are rest area facilities onsite. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Combined city and glacier tour |
745 W 4th Ave Suite 200 Anchorage, AK 99501 United States +1 907 277 5581 / +1 800 478 6388 http://www.graylineofalaska.com |
This 10-hour trip reveals Anchorage and the progress of its people and shows you Portage Glacier. The city tour explores the history and origins of Anchorage including details of the 9.2 earthquake in 1964. Explore the amazing Alaska Native Cultural Center with its eleven cultural groups displayed on 26-acres. Next, the unforgettable hour-long cruise to Portage Lake brings you face to the face with a glacier. A stop in Girdwood at the grand Westin Alyeska Prince Hotel. Tour prices: adults $93, children $46.50. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Sara Chieco |
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Multi-purpose park on lake |
8800 Gloralee St Anchorage, AK 99504 United States http://www.jewel-lake.com |
On the scenic shores of Jewel Lake, this park contains many family oriented facilities. A sectioned swimming area is available for those who are brave enough to test the chilly waters. Families enjoy the picnic facilities, restrooms, playground equipment, barbecue grills, volleyball and softball playing fields. Fishing, 50 feet from the swimming area, is permitted with the appropriate license. A lifeguard is on duty from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily during summer months. There are no admission or day use fees. 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 |
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Next to Cook Inlet |
1355 U St (southwest of downtown) Anchorage, AK 99501 United States |
This park may be driven to, or accessed by walking down the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail from downtown (about 1 mile south on the trail). The park includes a fitness area with pull-up bars, sit-up bench and other fitness equipment. Paralleling the Westchester Lagoon, it features a dock, a maintained skating rink during winter and benches to rest on while viewing the Lagoon. There are also bike lock-up areas and a tiny police substation. This is a no fee area. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Facilitating international trade |
2000 Anchorage Port Road Anchorage, AK 99501 United States +1 907 343 6200 http://www.ci.anchorage.ak.us |
Operational in 1961, this port currently operates at more than three million tons of cargo a year. Much of the freight it carries out is petroleum, but there are also large quantities of wood products, steel and iron. Four to five ships dock weekly here for loading and unloading and typically bring jet fuel, construction equipment and materials and cars. Viewing is free to anyone interested; there are standing areas near the shipyard where you may watch (at a safe distance) the production of loading or unloading these massive vessels. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Seven hour tour from Anchorage |
745 W 4th Ave Anchorage, AK 99501 United States +1 907 277 5581 / +1 800 478 6388 http://www.graylineofalaska.com |
This seven-hour tour departs from the Anchorage Hilton and includes an hour drive each way alongside Turnagain Arm to Portage Glacier. Onboard the Ptarmigan you will have an hour-long forest service narrated introduction to Portage Glacier. This is an active glacier and its movements cause large chunks of ice to "calve" off of its front side into the Portage Lake. From 300 yards of the glacier it offers viewers an upclose look at the unforgettable color of ancient ice. Admission: adult USD69; children USD34.50 under 13. For more tours, please visit the website. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Watch the salmon run |
150 East Whitney Rd Anchorage, AK 99501 United States |
Every day, spring to fall, more than 24 million gallons of rushing water comes through Ship Creek. It is a pristine creek in which salmon spawn. The viewing platform offers visitors an opportunity to watch salmon run while fishermen attempt to hook them. Remember, to fish in this creek, as anywhere else, you must have the appropriate fishing license. For now, despite regular discussions about developing it with displays and underwater creek bed viewing, the creek remains untouched except for the wooden viewing platform. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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