There are so many places you can go in Alaska that will make the explorer in you come alive, but a lot of these places are already bustling with people or end up being a dud if you don’t have the right guide with you. If you want adventure and exploration, these 8 places in Alaska are guaranteed to meet your needs and will leave you wanting to do it all over again. From amazing hikes leading to incredible vistas or white knuckle river rides down some dangerous waters, you will end the day feeling satisfied and ready to wake up and do it all over again!
- Anchor Point
Brian Johnson & Dane Kant | Flickr You’ve got to set out and explore Anchor Point River at some point in your lifetime. The fishing is almost as abundant as the exploring, not to mention you can see multiple volcanos from the shoreline.
- Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park
J. Stephen Conn | Flickr Another great destination that will wake the explorer in you is the Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park on Kodiak Island. The rocky shores offer hours of beach combing, but don’t forget to keep your eyes on the waterline for breaching whales!
- Resurrection Bay, Seward
PrettyKateMachine | Flickr The beaches and wilderness just outside of the bustling town of Seward need more than just a day or two of time dedicated to adventuring. The directions you can travel and sights you can see are endless!
- Tangle Lakes
Charles (Chuck) Peterson | Flickr I personally love Tangle Lakes, there are miles and miles of Alaskan interior wilderness. The valley that the lakes fill is beautiful all year round so there is never a reason not to scratch that itch to go on an adventure!
- Chena River State Recreation Area
Joseph | Flickr Even though Chena Hot Springs is privately owned and doesn’t feel very adventurous, you’ll definitely want to stop in for a soak after a long day exploring the rivers edge and surrounding wilderness.
- Hike to China Dome and Granite Tors
Keltron | Flickr China Dome and Granite Tors are two great hiking destinations in Fairbanks that will truly unleash the explorer on you. These hikes end at some of the coolest sights in Alaska.
- Wolverine Peak and Williwaw Lakes
Jeff Walters | Flickr Just outside of Anchorage you can hike Wolverine Peak and get some insane views of Williwaw Lake before exploring down even further into the valley. It is truly a must-see!
- White Water Rafting down Six Mile Creek
Travis | Flickr You really want to amp up the adrenaline and explore life on the edge? Go white water rafting down Six Mile Creek. If you survive, you will never regret the heart pounding experience.
Have you tried any of these? What other adventures would you add to this list?
Brian Johnson & Dane Kant | Flickr
You’ve got to set out and explore Anchor Point River at some point in your lifetime. The fishing is almost as abundant as the exploring, not to mention you can see multiple volcanos from the shoreline.
J. Stephen Conn | Flickr
Another great destination that will wake the explorer in you is the Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park on Kodiak Island. The rocky shores offer hours of beach combing, but don’t forget to keep your eyes on the waterline for breaching whales!
PrettyKateMachine | Flickr
The beaches and wilderness just outside of the bustling town of Seward need more than just a day or two of time dedicated to adventuring. The directions you can travel and sights you can see are endless!
Charles (Chuck) Peterson | Flickr
I personally love Tangle Lakes, there are miles and miles of Alaskan interior wilderness. The valley that the lakes fill is beautiful all year round so there is never a reason not to scratch that itch to go on an adventure!
Joseph | Flickr
Even though Chena Hot Springs is privately owned and doesn’t feel very adventurous, you’ll definitely want to stop in for a soak after a long day exploring the rivers edge and surrounding wilderness.
Keltron | Flickr
China Dome and Granite Tors are two great hiking destinations in Fairbanks that will truly unleash the explorer on you. These hikes end at some of the coolest sights in Alaska.
Jeff Walters | Flickr
Just outside of Anchorage you can hike Wolverine Peak and get some insane views of Williwaw Lake before exploring down even further into the valley. It is truly a must-see!
Travis | Flickr
You really want to amp up the adrenaline and explore life on the edge? Go white water rafting down Six Mile Creek. If you survive, you will never regret the heart pounding experience.
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