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.

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!

Gold Panning & Prospecting are great recreational activities that people all around the world engage in. Crow Creek Mine allows guests a rare opportunity to gain access to our productive and highly reputable Gold Rich property.

One of Alaska’s most popular attractions. Visit the sheer, awesome face of a mighty Alaska glacier located just an hour from Anchorage.

A 3 to 7 minute scenic ride from The Hotel Alyeska to the top of Mt. Alyeska. You can see miles in all directions. Don’t forget to look down! In the summer months, moose and bear sightings are common.

Preserving Alaska’s wildlife through conservation and public education. AWCC takes in injured and orphaned animals year-round and provides spacious enclosures and quality animal care.