Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) Forecast official website. The best time of year for aurora viewing is in the spring when the probability for clear skies is twice as likely as in the fall.
March/April – Alaska’s largest annual sports and outdoor show offers everything for the sports and outdoor enthusiast with demonstrations, clinics, the kids fishing pond, laser rifle range, mobile aquatic classroom and more.
Visit this web site for general information and to purchase hunting and fishing licenses online.
South of Anchorage If you are visiting the Anchorage area for the first time, or are an Alaskan “Sourdough” looking for options to share with your visitors from the Lower 48, we can offer ideas to compliment your Alaska ATV Adventure for a full day of fun. We’ve included a sample full day itinerary below.
Just south of Anchorage, the campground offers experiences like fishing, hiking, whale watching, wildlife viewing and spectacular sunsets. These wooded sites have fire rings, picnic tables and water. Hosts on site seasonally.
Established in 2001, Jack Sprat serves carnivores and vegans side by side in what has been a peaceful culinary experiment! Our slogan is “Fat & Lean World Cuisine” which allows for healthy alternatives with flavors from around the globe.
This Girdwood, Alaska restaurant serves classic New Orleans dishes done with Alaska Seafood; such as halibut stuffed with crab meat dressing and topped with Creole burre blanc sauce, shrimp ettoufee, shrimp and sausage jambalaya, Lobster KaBobs, and salmon au poirve.
The saloon offers a full-service bar and a moderately priced grill menu. We are a locals’ establishment year-round, as well as having many travelers every year.
There are several hiking trails in the area. All listed trails are managed and non-motorized use only; mileage is one way. Trails shown on the map that are not listed here may be indistinct and hard to find. Be alert as you hike and bike–bears and moose love our valley too!