Explore the fjords and passageways of Prince William Sound. Travel the calm waters of the Sound to Columbia Glacier and/or Mears Glacier. Two daily departures range from 6.5 to 9 hours, Call 866-867-1297 or visit www.stanstephenscruises.com
Alaska Bear Adventures with K Bay Air, LLC offers the best bear-viewing opportunities in Alaska. Family owned and operated; we focus on making your bear-viewing in both Lake Clark and Katmai National Parks, as well as self-guided trip to the iconic location of Brooks Falls. We love to share Alaska’s wilderness and wild brown bears with our guests. Located at: 4287 Homer Spit Rd. www. alaskabearviewing.com. 1-877-522-9247.
Private passenger ferry service is available with service between Skagway, Haines and Juneau; phone 907-766-3395 or 1-800-320-0146, or visit www.alaskafjordlines.com.
Experience the grandeur of Alaska with exceptional flightseeing including glacier landings,
dogsled tours, heli hiking, ice climbing, glacier paddleboarding, heli electric-assist mountain biking, as well as custom adventure opportunities from our helicopter base at the Alaska Glacier Lodge located in the beautiful Knik River Valley of the Chugach Mountain Range. Our pilots and guides enjoy showing you the most scenic spots in Alaska. 907-272-7777, or book online: www.alaskahelicoptertours.com.
Alaska Native Heritage Center is a premier cultural center sharing the rich heritage of Alaska’s 11 major cultural groups. Six traditional village sites are along a walking path around a 2-acre lake. Cultural presentations, food and crafts inside the Welcoming House. Free shuttle service from several downtown locations in Anchorage (check website). Open mid-May to mid-September, Tuesday through Saturday 9am to 5 pm. Admission fee charged. Phone 907-330-8000; www.alaskanative.net.
The Alaska Veterans Museum shares the stories of our Veterans, military members and families through exhibits, artifacts and many recorded oral histories. All branches of the military and services are represented. Exhibits range from the Civil War to modern era conflicts.
Kenai River Trips with Alaska Wildland Adventures (AWA). Rafting and fishing day trips on the Kenai River since 1977. Join a scenic natural history float, a full-day Kenai Canyon raft trip, or fish with our friendly, professional guides for the Kenai River’s world-famous salmon and rain-bow trout. Gear provided; 4 raft departures daily. Located in Cooper Landing; look for the blue sign! Overnight cabin rentals with private bath available. Save $5 with this ad! 1-800-478-4100; [email protected], www.alaskawildland.com/day-trips/mp.
The zoo is home to more than 80 orphaned and injured animals from both Arctic and sub-arctic climates, housing the most species of any wildlife facility in Alaska. Resident zoo species include brown bears, moose, mountain goats, river otters, red fox, Arctic fox, muskox, bald eagles, wolverines, a harbor seal, several owl species, hawks and more.
Scenic flight tours with landings inside Wrangell St. Elias National Park.
Where pioneer life merged with maritime ingenuity, cabin #11 in Pioneer Park, Fairbanks, Alaska.
