Spring has sprung in Anchorage-and summer's coming!

OK. The flowers haven’t quite pushed through the snowbank yet…but it’s right around the corner. And HEY–at 9:00 pm it’s still light out! YAY!

SAVE THE DATE for upcoming Anchorage Travel Expo at the Dena’ina Center downtown.
WHO: You, your family and friends.
WHAT: Visit Anchorage‘s celebration of all summer activities.
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, MAY 7 , 11a.m.-3p.m. + 5-7p.m.
WHERE: Dena’ina Convention Center, downtown
WHY: Meet the guides, book your attractions and discover what’s new to see and do! Plus–giveaways and prize drawings!
HOW: Admission is free. C’mon down!

Potter Marsh for wildlife viewing….including big salmon!

Are you entertaining friends and relatives this summer? Do you want to explore what’s new and exciting in your own backyard? Need some itinerary inspiration, looking for ways to save this summer, or a new activity to try? You’ll find it at Anchorage.net

McHugh Creek for hiking along Turnagain Arm!

New activities this summer:

Veilbreaker Skybridges at Alyeska Resort: Suspended 2,500 feet above the valley floor and spanning a total length of 410 feet, these skybridges offer explorers expansive views of Alaska’s wild landscape.

Hilltop Bike Park: As the northernmost bike park in North America, Hilltop offers lift-assisted downhill mountain biking, a kid-friendly pump track, and features Finn’s Kitchen, providing a spot to relax and enjoy live music concerts.

Alaska Native Heritage Center: If you haven’t been, make time this season see this extraordinary living museum. The center has completed significant renovations, unveiling four new exhibits and a remodeled main building adorned with sealskin lamps and murals inspired by porcupine quills. Don’t forget to visit the village sites around the lake!

New Places to stay:

Highliner Hotel: Opened in the summer of 2023, the Highliner Hotel offers 16 rooms that blend rustic Alaskan charm with modern amenities, including an in-house coffee shop. Situated on the edge of downtown Anchorage, it provides convenient access to local attractions.

BlueWater Basecamp: Nestled near Eklutna Lake, BlueWater Basecamp offers micro cabins equipped with kitchenettes, bathrooms, and stunning views of the Chugach Mountains. The property also features a reception area suitable for larger group gatherings.

The Aviator Hotel will be rebranded as “The WildBirch Hotel”: Located in the heart of downtown Anchorage on 4th Avenue, The Wildbirch Hotel is a modern, design-forward establishment featuring 251 rooms. Guests can enjoy a street-side restaurant, a lobby bar partnering with a local brewer (Midnight Sun), a boutique shop, and outdoor patios.

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