Chugach State Park, a breathtaking Tourist Attraction in Anchorage, Alaska, offers an unparalleled outdoor experience. As the largest State Park in the …
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Nov 24, 2024
Chugach State Park offers some of the best sightseeing in SouthCentral Alaska. Wildlife can be observed from the highways and state maintained trails within the park.Full review by Shane M
Jul 20, 2024
Anchorage was our home base upon our arrival in Alaska. There's TONS of things to do there. We drove to Matanuska Glacier to hike on it. Fantastic excursion. Guide was super knowledgeable and m…Full review by OnAir00428075127
Aug 5, 2023
Fished for halibut in the Cook Inlet. Awesome experience and the view in the inlet is spectacular! We had a clear day and could view 4 active volcanos! Able to view many otter as well that were feed…Full review by Laurie K
There are four people interested. Would it be cheaper to hire a car for the afternoon and do a tour ourselves?
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IMHO there's NOTHING like having a knowledgeable guide for any strange area! As a former fishing guide I can say that anyone who fished with me was 99% more likely to catch …
IMHO there's NOTHING like having a knowledgeable guide for any strange area! As a former fishing guide I can say that anyone who fished with me was 99% more likely to catch fish than someone who had never been there and didn't know what/how/where to fish; as a traveler I will say there's nothing like getting lost 'in the middle of an island' (Hawaii, 1978) because you just don't know what is where. Suffice to say - I hire a guide if fishing where or for what I've never fished, and hire a guide/host to 'see the sights' if I've never been there before. And as the host to dozens of folks who have come to visit I know they wouldn't/couldn't get a part of the information, history, 'local flavor,' or experience without my input. As inferred by my posting on the Cook Inlet (and many other Alaskan places and things), and my total thrill of sharing this incredible country with others, I've spent hours mixing and mingling with tourists pointing out and describing things they never would have seen or understood. The best written description pales by comparison to the most rudimentary exchange with 'a guide.' Now, for your focus on 'cheaper...' Is it 'cheaper' to come all the way to Alaska and not get the full experience? Again, IMHO, it's foolhardy to spend thousands of dollars to not see what it really there. Just seeing the Boretide, which occurs at a specific time during the tide, is worth it - missing it by even a few minutes is worse than 'the one that got away,' and failing to look up on the cliffs and see the sheep/goats as you drive by is shameful. "You shoulda been here..." is not what you want to hear.
I think they could both be considered to be on the Cook Inlet, but different parts. in Anchorage, you have views of it driving around, and at parks like Kincaid park and Earthquake …
I think they could both be considered to be on the Cook Inlet, but different parts. in Anchorage, you have views of it driving around, and at parks like Kincaid park and Earthquake Park. Driving South on the Seward Highway has great views. The road gets away from the water further down, but if you turn towards Homer, you get back to the water eventually. we saw a lot of American Bald Eagles at Archer Point and Ninilchik.
We are planning Alaska trip for Aug. 2017- decided against cruise and think we want to plan on our own- be more active! Your posts on Cook Inlet great and inspiring. Tips? Advice? Priorities are Denali, Anchorage and Homer/bears.
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Be ready for beautiful scenery! Book your rental car early-all agencies will sell out. If we had the time we would have gone further and driven to Seward and done a boat excursion …
Be ready for beautiful scenery! Book your rental car early-all agencies will sell out. If we had the time we would have gone further and driven to Seward and done a boat excursion there also. Take your time along Turnagain Arm, check for when the Bore Tide is-it's interesting but only on the right days (it would be around 4-5pm). Give yourself plenty of time up around Denali-pre-book the bus into the park. It will be a long day, but worth it to see all of the animals, and you WILL! Pack a lunch and water to take with you into the park, there isn't any food for sale once you get going. We loved Prospector's pizza and 229 Parks for dinners. As you drive up to Denali definitely stop at the south and the north viewing stops on the way to see If you can see Denali's peaks. Also take time to drive into Talkeetna-eat lunch there and stop to watch the salmon fishermen along the creeks. We did a white water rafting trip up at Denali as well-fun but VERY cold. Worth it if you like adventure-but wear two pairs of wool socks! You will stay dry completely, but that water is frigid! Also if you're interested in Iditarod racing and seeing the dogs/holding puppies, check out the Husky Homestead-also near Denali. This is just a two hour morning excursion that we really enjoyed. There's plenty to do up around Denali and we were glad we took several days on our own up around there. I've heard you can hire people around Talkeetna to take you salmon fishing if you're interested. Have a wonderful trip!
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