Chugach State Park Tours and Tickets

Avoid the disappointment of returning from your Alaska vacation with sub-par photographs. This photo safari, led by a professional photographer, helps you to improve your photography by providing technical and creative tips and tricks as you explore Anchorage's wild surroundings under the summer sunset.

Capture the natural beauty of Alaska in winter on a 4-hour photography tour led by a professional photographer guide. From Anchorage, head to scenic spots around the Cook Inlet, McHugh Creek, the Chugach Mountains and Point Woronzof to photograph a variety of stunning landscapes and the city skyline. You might even catch the northern lights if Mother Nature decides to put on a show. Throughout the tour, your guide shares pro photography techniques and informative commentary about the region and wildlife.

You don't have to vacay in the lower 48 to find your moxie - this Alaskan rappelling adventure allows you to bring your A game as you explore Girdwood and its woodsy canyon areas. Get geared up, and descend 50 feet (15 meters) into the canyon, and then rappel to a 40-foot (12-meter) waterfall. You can also upgrade to add a gold-panning experience to test your hand at finding gold yourself.

The Turnagain Arm boasts abundant Alaskan wildlife within easy access of the city of Anchorage. Learn about the local ecosystem from a guide with extensive knowledge about the area as you drive down the peninsula, with opportunities to spot wild animals in their natural environment as you go. A visit to the animals at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and a drive past the glaciers on Portage Glacier Road are also included in this 4.5-hour tour.