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Outdoors in Anchorage

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Nature Reserves in Anchorage
Matanuska Glacier
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The Matanuska Glacier is in the Matanuska Valley, north of Anchorage, and it's the only glacier in the United States that's access
Viewpoints in Anchorage
Point Woronzof Park
Woronzoff Point is located at the west end of Anchorage, behind the airport. It's quite far from the city and the drive to the vie
Lakes in Anchorage
Lake Hood
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Lake Hood is the seaplane base and for the largest planes and with the most air traffic in the world and is next to the Anchorage
Lakes in Anchorage
Cuddy Family Midtown Park
The Cuddy Family Park is a park in downtown Anchorage. It has a quiet lake where you can see ducks and geese in the summer and in
Lakes in Anchorage
DeLong Lake
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Delong Lake is a lake in Anchorage where you can go to enjoy the good weather, relax and do some fishing. In this lake, you must r
Lakes in Anchorage
Jewel Lake
Jewel Lake is one of the best places to swim in the summer. It's as close to a beach as we have, and though it's nothing like the
Forests in Anchorage
Folker Park
Folker Park is a small park in the eastern part of Anchorage, near the university. It's the ideal place to walk the dogs or take t
Gardens in Anchorage
Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
The Tony Knowles Coastal Trail is a very long walk that runs through the western part of Anchorage. It begins in town's center and
Lakes in Anchorage
Margaret Eagan Sullivan Park
Westchester Lagoon is a sanctuary for aquatic birds in downtown Anchorage that was created in 1975. Today it's a great place to g
Gardens in Anchorage
Centennial Rose Garden
The Centennial Rose Garden is within Delaney Park in the center of Anchorage. It is a beautiful garden filled with all kinds of fl
Gardens in Anchorage
Pamela Joy Lowry Memorial Park
Pamela Joy Lowry was a school friend of mine who died when he was hit by a car in 1982. Her mother created this park in memory of
Hiking in Anchorage
Kincaid Park
This park is huge. It is full of paths and walks where you can cycle, walk or skate. There is also a house that you can rent for w
Lakes in Anchorage
Margaret Sullivan Memorial Park
This park is also known as the Westchester Lagoon. This is one of my favorite places in Anchorage because it's always full of duck
Viewpoints in Anchorage
Viewpoint of Westchester Lagoon
The view from Westchester Lagoon Overlook is marvelous, especially in summer. It offers incredible views of the lake and the city
Gardens in Anchorage
Lynn Ary Park
Lyn Ary Park is one of the best parks in Anchorage in terms of views. From this park, you can see almost all of the Turnagain Arm,
Gardens in Anchorage
Delaney Park
Delaney Park is a park that is very long, stretching for thirteen blocks between Ninth and Tenth Avenues. It is the oldest park in
Gardens in Anchorage
Baxter Bog Park
Baxter Bog Park is located east of the city. Inside this beautiful park, you can enjoy interesting areas like a swamp and several
Lakes in Anchorage
Cheney Lake Park
Cheney Lake Park is a park with a lake that was widened in 1972. There are many ducks, and you can rent kayaks and boats for a lit
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