In Anchorage, a typical weekend has a whole different meaning than anywhere else in the world. What is your alter ego? How do you get out to enjoy the abundance of activities and unforgettable scenery in Anchorage?
True Anchorage Stories
“My daughter Caitlyn and I love to ice skate on the frozen water of the Westchester Lagoon ... We laugh and spin and play for hours on end.” read the story
“There are other great sled hills I've been to around town – but none match the extended rush of the Arctic Valley Road mile-long run, and few offer such amazing views or the prospect of having to maneuver around a pair of moose legs.” read the story
“I make my 3-mile commute year-round on bike, foot or ski. I have driven to work exactly one day.” read the story
“Alaska exudes natural glory in its landscape alone … This natural beauty in combination with amazing people makes Anchorage the best place to live on this planet. That has inspired me as an artist and opened my artistic channel of creativity.” read the story
“No huskies here … when I am out on the trails it really takes my mind off of everything besides concentrating on not being led off into the woods by my ambitious, scent-driven Bloodhounds.” read the story
“We've lost count of the number of times we have been awed by the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) just looking out our window shortly before drifting off to sleep.” read the story
“Sneaking away for a quick nine holes during lunch is never a problem. The one trouble comes when I want to stay out longer and enjoy the beauty, serenity, and enjoyment of the course.” read the story
“Last summer I went mountain biking down on the Russian River Trail. I couldn't begin to put the encounter or trip into words as eloquently as one of our riders. Kevin Klott of the Anchorage Daily News rode with us and wrote a story about it.” read the story
“The fire was lit and crackling. Five minutes later, a pot of chili was warming and I couldn't believe that we'd just been in the near-wilderness on the edge of town! Where else but Anchorage?” read the story
“Fortified with the strength of success and two cups of Boat Espresso, I proceeded to relieve the sea of my prize.” read the story
