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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)


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