🧊 Summer in Alaska｜Anchorage is Just Too great‼️

⛰️ Alaska in summer is absolutely incredible! Spent 8 days and 7 nights exploring Anchorage (ANC), Seward (3-hour drive south of ANC), and Valdez (6-hour drive east of ANC). ㊙️ Lazy travelers can just follow this guide and go! 🐛💨 ⚠️ This post covers what to do around Anchorage — separate guides for Seward and Valdez are coming soon! North of Anchorage 👇 1️⃣ Helicopter Glacier Landing + Paddle Boarding on Ice Lake Soar over Knik Glacier, land on an ice lake, and immerse yourself in a silent world surrounded by ice. About 1.5 hours from Anchorage, 4 hours total. Book on Viator: Helicopter and Glacier Paddle Board - Private. DM me if you need a Viator new user code! 🚁🏄‍♂️ 2️⃣ Hatcher Pass Hiking About 1.5 hours from ANC, offering stunning alpine views. Allow around 4 hours even for a shorter hike. 🥾 3️⃣ Matanuska Glacier Hike Around 2 hours from ANC. Family-friendly glacier hike — book directly on glacier-tours website ☎️, 2-3 hours hiking. For more hardcore adventures (6-8 hour hikes, helicopter tours, ice climbing), check micaguide. ❄️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 4️⃣ Alpenglow Camping ⛺️ Spend the day exploring glaciers and return to a modern campsite at night for a magical experience under the stars. 🌌 5️⃣ Reindeer Ranch （5561 Bodenburg Loop） Kid-friendly! Feed reindeer, elk, alpacas, and more. About 1 hour from ANC, takes 1-2 hours to explore. 🦌🥕 South of Anchorage 👇 6️⃣ Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center （43520 Seward Hwy） About 1 hour from ANC. Get up close with bears, coyotes, foxes, and more. Bring binoculars — allow around 3 hours. 🐻🔭 7️⃣ Whittier Town Scenic drive with a must-stop at Portage Lake for gorgeous views. Note: Access is through a one-lane tunnel — plan your timing! 🚗🏞️ #Alaska #Anchorage #VisitAlaska #AlaskaTravel #AnchorageActivities #AnchorageGuide #AlaskaGuide #SummerInAlaska #WhatToDoInAlaska #ViewsFromTheJourney 🏔️✨