The campground, day parking, lake, and trail are AWESOME! Every year I'm shocked at how much lower…read morethe lake sits. This is a great hiking spot and lake adventure destination. It's wonderful how close it is to town and yet so full of Alaskan wilderness. Love it.

This is a great campground that is close enough to Anchorage but the lack of cell phone reception…read moremakes you feel off the grid. Let that be a warning to hard partyers who decide to drink and play with their campfire. There are plenty of good camp sites, but only one great one and I'm not telling which one it is. Favorite time to come is when it's late fall, very few people, and the stars come out late at night; It's hard to tell that you are only 30 miles from Anchorage when the light pollution does not interfere with star gazing. There are a lot of great features to Eklutna that make coming here a real treat. Would come again.

Wonderfull hike! I definitely recommended to anybody involves hiking. We took our one year-old…read morefive-year-old and seven-year-old kids with us and our dog. it took us five hours altogether to hike up and down the mountain.

Peter was amazing! Very prompt replies and made it easy to book over text…read more Check in was a breeze (they take cash and card), and the website provides updates every 12 hours to the number of hikers (needs 7 for the standard $25 price with increased pricing for less hikers). I think it was well worth the $25 price since $2 would go toward the hike parking. Plus Peter provides some additional stops toward and from the hike, such as the public library and zoo. I also loved the fun facts he gave us about the history of the Anchorage. He was so nice to lend me some hiking boots (which saved my butt) since I brought only jogging shoes. Last but not least, since all of the passengers were on the way between the hike and his business, he took some time out to drop each of us off at our accommodations. Even if you can't make it to the shuttle, go support Peter please at his other business: Downtown Bicycle Rentals!

I can't say enough good things about this company. I rented one of their vans for last minute trip…read moreto Alaska to travel across the state, and it was a lovely experience through and through. Aside from the van being very nice and well designed, Carolyn, the owner, is so professional and kind. I lost the keys to the van on a hike about 2 hours out of town and was stuck outside during winter and when I called for help she had a preplanned solution to it that helped me get back in quickly. It was my first time driving on icy roads and I did cause some damage to the van, which was worrying because I was afraid of telling the owner directly about this, but she was incredibly professional about it, reassuring, and helpful solving it. To make matters worse, in a fit of exhaustion upon returning the vehicle, I locked the only set of keys in the van. She was unbelievably patient despite a whole comedy of errors on my behalf. Overall lovely experience with this company and highly recommend.

I would highly recommend River Wild. Starting with efficient and friendly customer service when…read moreyou rent your van, and ending with the easy return at the end of your trip, everything about this experience was top notch. This was our first time in a camper van, and we were a little apprehensive, but the van is easy to drive, and is well equipped with everything you will need to make your Alaska Adventure worry free. It was a joy not to have to set up a tent each night, and to know we would be warm and dry if we encountered bad weather. The van has a heater and a refrigerator, as well as more storage space than we expected. Compared to the high cost of renting a car to get around and still having to pay for a campground or hotel room, the van cost was very reasonable. Plus, because we didn't have to pack up each time we moved to a new location, we had more time to enjoy our trip.

The rental was filthy dirty . The stove was held together by duct tape . The floor and wall was…read morefull of dry rot. The bottom step to get out was broken and I almost hurt myself . The bathroom vent would not latch and the banging kept us awake . The table was loose and unstable. We rented a 26 foot we got a 21 foot. It had no smoke detector. The fridge was rusty dirty and stinky . The whole motor home was stinky smelling . Would not recommend renting from this company . No stars !

I love to camp. But frankly, RV "camping" is a concept I don't quite grasp. However, something…read moreweird is going on with the bears this year (I'm sure it's related to the weird weather and food scarcity), so my honey decided to surprise me with a last minute RV rental. I was really shocked he was able to find a same day available RV to rent in June, since RV's reservations are made MONTHS in advance in the summer in Anchorage. He scoured the internet and found this teeny mom n pop company listed on Outdoorsy.co (not .com) that had an RV immediately available. He was able to make his reservation and payment on line and the RV was ready for pickup a few hours later. We showed up to pick up the RV at 6pm and I have to say, the place looked sketchy. There's no signs, not office and the lot is way in the back down a bumpy dirt road. But, everything actually turned out to be fine. The fleet is a little older, but the owner Tom is a mechanic and keeps everything running fine. It's quite a bit cheaper than some of the other places in town with newer fleets. We're hardcore Alaskans that don't believe in glamping; we just wanted hard sided protection from wildlife. Tom's and his helper spent a long time with us giving us the RV 101 orientation, which was awesome. The RV had everything we needed, although I do wish it had USB chargers. Note to self, bring a cell charger that plugs into the cig lighter. But everything was a-ok. We had all the kitchen doodads we needed, and since we mentioned Yelp we got free linens. Insurance was included. Tom made us very safe and let us know if we had any issues or questions we could call or text day or night. He also said he'd provide roadside assistance should we need it. I really appreciated the personalized service. If you like supporting the little guy, I highly recommend giving Alaska Family Motorhomes a shot! We'll definitely rent from them again if the need arises.

The tour was really enlightening on the how and why of mushing. Information on the Iditerod was…read moregreat! M Baker was really wonderful and answered all of our questions. We had a ln amazing discussion and his first hand experience added so much value. We also had a delightful time playing with on of the huskies, while conducting the Q&A. Hilda was so much fun and our family loved her.

About 90 minutes out from Anchorage, the Alaska Mushing School is a must see! A kennel visit and/or…read moredog sled ride can be reserved in advance via their website. The site includes a small gift shop and a private gravel parking lot. The kennel visit was $49/p, kennel visit + dog sled ride was $119/p. Matthew Failor, an actual competitor in Alaska's "Superbowl", owns this school along with his wife and 2 dog handlers. He includes a thorough history of Iditarod in the package. What I loved the most is that despite us only purchasing the kennel tour, we pretty much got as long as we wanted to play with each of the 30 or so champion hounds and 4 pups! The staff were so incredibly passionate, they knew each and every dog and their personalities! Tips: wear comfortable clothing, the dogs are huggers. If you go in the pen with the pups, don't wear anything that could attract teething :) be prepared to have your heart stolen!

I recently took my first trip to Alaska, and renting an 25' RV from Shawn made it unforgettable…read more Shawn was fantastic--very communicative and full of great travel tips. He answered all our questions promptly throughout the trip. The RV wasn't brand new but was in great shape and easy to drive. Everything worked perfectly. Shawn gave us everything we could possibly need, from foldable chairs, bedding, towels, cooking utensils, to bug spray, sunscreen, and even a rice cooker. These are things I would have had to pay extra for with big rental companies. As a first-time RV driver, I found it surprisingly easy to handle. I highly recommend renting from Shawn for anyone considering an RV trip in Alaska.

Great company! It's a little mom and pop shop run by a few locals. I am currently sitting in one of…read moretheir RVs for the second year in a row. We were so jazzed with them last year that we needed to come back and use their service again. When I tell you they go above and beyond- I mean it. Such a personal touch for each customer. They're downright honest people who run the company. So they threw in the grill, bear mace, chairs, fishing rods and reels and more for us. It's so friendly and thoughtful. Very thorough in explaining the RV, very trusting and patient. The RV itself is immaculate and clean. Brought to us in perfect condition. Spacious, accommodating and a fair value. Highly recommend.

We stayed here for two weeks while using Anchorage as our home base. The b&b is located such that…read morewe were easily able to walk into town and down to Ship Creek. We walked those routes many times during our stay. It was also very conveniently located within walking distance of the Alaska Rail station. It is not located near any grocery stores, however, so we did a big Costco shop shortly after our arrival in Anchorage. Our room was on the top floor and we had a great view through the living room window. The bedroom has plenty of closet space as well as a comfortable queen sized bed and ceiling fan. The bathroom is small with no bathtub, but has an awesome rain shower. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Because we stayed as long as we did, we did not receive the bagged breakfast offered to other guests. We were asked what we would like and were given fruit, bread, eggs, yogurt, butter, bacon, bananas, apples, oranges and granola. Basically, everything we asked for, we received. It was great being able to make our own breakfasts! Compared to the price of hotels, many of which are located only a block or two away from the Arctic Fox, this place is a good deal. As well, as the privacy of your room, you have access to a large outdoor deck with tables and chairs as well as a grassy area with a table and chairs and there is a common room and a laundry room. A cab to/from the airport cost us just $25. Now, as for the negatives. Anchorage has a homeless problem. Many homeless are attracted to a soup kitchen located within a block of the Arctic Fox. They did not harass us or approach us at any time, but they are there in numbers and it wasn't all that pleasant having to walk by them as often as we did. Most nights we didn't hear them either, but there were a couple of nights where they kept us awake with their shouting. This b&b is also located near the train tracks and during the day, especially if you have your windows open, the trains can be noisy. We were not bothered at night, however, because the bedroom is on the side opposite to where the tracks are located.

I give this place a 3.5 star. Don't get me wrong, we had great service, it just comes down to…read morepersonal preference. We stayed here May 2016. It's about a 20 min walk from the downtown area. We didn't mind walking around but if you want to be close to restaurants/shops this may not be the place for you. It doesn't look like much on the outside but once you're inside, it's pretty. There are no elevators so if you have bags they will help you carry them up. The common area is on the 2nd floor and so was our room. Some rooms share bathrooms. We didn't want to share so we requested a room with your own bathroom. When we checked in, Carol took good care of us, she was our host during our stay. She was a sweetheart, every morning she made breakfast and it was good. Yes, your stay comes with free breakfast. If you can't stay for breakfast just let your host know the day before and they will prepare you a bag and have it ready for you in the morning. House keeping was great! Our room was spotless! The whole place was spotless! The only complaint I have is that the walls are thin. It's an old house, I understand. We are from the east coast so we were in bed by 8pm. When other people came back from dinner we could hear them loud and clear, the walking and closing doors, etc. This was our first time at a Bed & Breakfast so we didn't know what to expect. While we enjoyed our stay we have discovered that we actually preferred hotels over B&B's. If you like B&B's and don't mind walking to the center of town or driving, then I would say give this place a try.

If you're looking for a trustworthy, comprehensive, clean camper for a memorable vacation, look no…read morefurther than Northern Nomads and book your camper vehicle today! We needed something easy to drive and maneuver around for a busy 5 day trip. We debated about RV vs van camper and I'm so so glad we chose a camper van with this "company". I put "company" in air quotes bc even though it is a business, it didn't feel that way. You can tell immediately this is a personal venture - Clinton was extremely prompt with any communication. We booked through outdoorsy.com and there was a system glitch two days before our arrival so my husband emailed Clinton and he called back very shortly afterwards to explain and confirm our van and dates of reservation. He picked us up at the airport (with a 6 am arrival time no less! He also dropped us off back at the airport) and then took his time to review the contract and functionality of the camper. He was thoughtful and thorough and very responsive. Felt like everything had a personal touch to it and he was honest. The camper is extremely well equipped. Bed is comfortable, and comes with pillows, sheets and an amazing comforter. There are drapes for privacy which was great to block out the night time light (since the sun sets so late here in the Summer; they're not black out drapes and we were told that from the get go. Again, honest owner ) and adds privacy when we parked (drapes blocks out the front and side windows). There is a pump sink, all the major cooking pots and cast iron pan (!), coffee pot, propane portable grill, table for eating inside and folding table for grilling roadside. Large cooler also comes with. Recessed lighting and surround sound with Bluetooth connection means you're one click away from a van party (Seriously. The bass is legit.). Comes with plugs and usb connection and axillary battery to charge all your mobile devices. The van is smooth to drive (okay, I admit, I didn't drive it, but my husband loved it and said it was easy to use and drive). We averaged 25-30 miles a gallon (which is amazing for a van). It was clean, quiet, and totally met and exceeded our needs and expectations! #glamping Hands down if we come back again, we will be looking to rent from Northern Nomads again. They won't leave your stranded. Clinton was telling us how he's looking into a spare van/camper to make sure people who book with him won't be stranded should there be an issue with the van (ex. Tire issue, bull moose crash - these are real examples). You spend a lot of time, money and energy getting to the last frontier, you want to make sure it's a solid trip. THIS will give you a home to stay while maximizing your time in Alaska!

These folks rule! We rented Big Tuna for a week and bounced all over Alaska in it. The van itself…read moreis extremely comfortable: big comfy sleeping area, wireless speakers and even smells like a pine cabin thanks to the paneling. Clinton and Kelsey picked us up and dropped us off from the airport and we're super responsive to any questions. The sink inside the van was also super clutch. We're definitely coming back and renting Big Tuna again!