Resources
Cool stuff to do in Alaska
I am sharing some interesting things to do in Alaska here. Some of these are pricey, some are inexpensive. I'll also keep you updated on local events.
HIKING FINDER: https://www.alltrails.com/us/alaska?ref=header
Climbing: [https://www.ascensionrockclub.com/rates/https:]
Zip- line Tour:[//www.denaliziplinetours.com/]
Alaska Groupon (deals):[https://www.groupon.com/loca/alaska]
Calypso farms tours and classes:[https://calypsofarm.org/]
Things to do and places to see:
Tour Coupons:
https://www.toursaver.com/alaska-railroad-anchorage-denali-national-park/
State and Federal Parks (Vehicle accessible):
Denali National Park
Wrangell Saint Elias National Park
Kenai Fjords National Parks
Chugach State Park
State Camping Areas in Alaska:
http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/units/campsitelist.htm
http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aspunits/index.htm
Official Hikes in Alaska:
Angel Rocks Hiking Trail (Fox//Fairbanks)
Chena Hot Springs (Fox/Fairbanks)
Denali Hiking Trails (Denali Visitor Center)
Healy Outlook Trail (Healy)
Dragonfly Creek Trail (Healy)
Lost Lake Trail (Delta)
Murphy Dome Trails (Fairbanks)
Ester Dome Trails (Fairbanks)
Wickersham Dome (White Mountains/Fairbanks)
Granite Tors Trail (Chena hot Springs rd/Fairbanks)
Tabletop Mountain Trail (White Mountains/Fairbanks)
Creamers Field Trails (Fairbanks)
Official Mountain Climbs in Alaska:
https://www.thecrag.com/en/climbing/united-states/alaska
Most common in the interior are-
Grapefruit Rocks
Angel Rocks
Granite Tors
Official Camping Cabins in Alaska:
Forestry- BLM- DNR- ADFG, Public Use Cabins to reserve:
https://www.alaska.org/advice/public-use-cabin-contact-information
Parks Cabins
http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aspcabins/
Road accessible
https://www.alaska.org/guide/road-accessible-alaska-public-use-cabins
State Parks/DNR have over 80 cabins to reserve for varying fees.
Chugach State Park Cabins: 7
http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aspunits/chugach/chugachindex.htm#panel-public-use
Kachemak Bay State Park Cabins: 6
http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aspunits/kenai/kenaiindex.htm
Denali State Park Cabins: 6
http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aspunits/matsu/matsuindex.htm
ADFG/BLM have 6 free cabins
White Mountains BLM Cabins
https://www.blm.gov/visit/white-mountains-national-recreation-area-alaska-cabins
Free to reserve ADFG
http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm%3Fadfg%3DByAreaInteriorTanana.publicUse
USDA/Forest service manages Chugach and Tongass National Forests. They have 184 total cabins.
Chugach National Forest Cabins: 42
https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/chugach/recreation/camping-cabins/?recid=4832&actid=101
Tongass National Forest Cabins: 142
https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/tongass/recreation/camping-cabins/?recid=78613&actid=101
Alaska Total Parks and Reserves
https://www.stateparks.com/alaska_parks_and_recreation_destinations.html
More info on cabins and excellent outdoors site:
https://alaskaoutdoorssupersite.com/travel/lodging/cabins
Hot Springs in Alaska:
Chena Hot Springs (Easy access- resort)
Manley Hot Springs (Difficult- includes B and B in the village)
Hutlinana Hot Springs (Difficult- no cabins)
Tolovana Hot Springs (Difficult and remote- includes cabin reservations)
Kanuti Hot Springs (Difficult- no cabins)
Swimming and canoeing for kids in Alaska:
Tanana Lakes (Fairbanks)
Chena Lakes(Fairbanks)
Otto Lake (Healy)
Local Events:
*I'll keep events updated here*