Alyeska Resort near Anchorage - a True Alaskan Gem ! Alyeska…read moreResort is pure decadence, nestled amongst the most beautiful towering pine trees and breathtaking mountains. From the moment I arrived, the warm and inviting ambiance made me feel completely at home. The resort offers an impressive array of amenities - selection of restaurants, helpful concierge, fitness center, indoor pool and hot tub, a luxurious spa for ultimate relaxation, and endless outdoor activities like skiing (and a gondola and chairlift are right outside the back entrance!), hiking, and scenic tram rides to showcase Alaska's natural beauty. The highlight of my stay in addition to the skiing and spa, was the Club Lounge on the 8th floor for guests staying on that level. It's such a treat - delicious food and drinks served twice a day, plus snacks available all day and evening. It truly elevated the experience plus I met such nice and interesting people! I would love to return to this gem of a resort!

The Alyeska Nordic Spa is very relaxing and appreciate the many amenities throughout our stay 30…read moreMarch 2026. The only downside to the whole experience is the lack of Vegan friendly options at the Bistro spa restaurant. The only viable option for us was the hummus veggie tray $24 which looked like someone chopped up some vegetables and threw them on a tray. They did have a spa bowl $35 where you pick between a salmon protein or tofu. All the sauces available with the salmon are not offered (Animal products) for the Vegan option so basically you're left with a bowl of rice with no sauces. Some of our friends who eat meat have also been disappointed with the lackluster offerings and have started bringing their own food to eat in the locker room. We've traveled the world and experienced many Vegan fine dining/bistro experiences that were exquisitely prepared. It seems the Bistro spa is more of an after thought or doesn't garner as much support which stymies the chefs and kitchen staffs creativity. If the spa bistro can elevate the culinary experience with their guests this will become a draw for diners with exceptional tastes. Below are a few menu suggestions that will hopefully invigorate future creativity. https://www.loveandlemons.com/vegan-recipes/ https://www.noracooks.com/ Sincerely, Doug and Edith McKee

Great getaway for a group. Accommodations and staff are great. Willing to accommodate you as best…read moreas possible to insure you enjoy your stay. Activities are planned out with great efficiency. You can roll from one activity to another pretty seamlessly. No pressure to participate if you want to just hang around the Lodge. Safety is at the forefront of all planning. And the chef on duty during your staff does a superb job will providing great selections. Great bar as well.

Went here for their summer program and I have to say I am completely blown away. This lodge is…read morelocated on the edge of the earth where the possibilities are endless. If you can think of it, you can probably manage to do it here- safely and with a top notch guide. I was there for their summer season and let me tell you - I have absolutely no words to describe how perfect everything was. The climbing, the fishing, the days on the lake. And the food! I guarantee you that if you ever manage to stay at this place you are not just booking a typical vacation but you are booking a trip you will always remember. No matter if you go with your friends, family, significant other or colleagues- you will have a great time.

We bought our tickets online in advance and I am glad we did because they were all sold out except…read morefor the 5:30 timeslots and we bought the last three tickets. I would check online before arriving. Tubbing was so much fun for my teenage boys and myself. The lines were never long so we got to take a lot of turns. The staff was super friendly. We enjoyed the drive up too as you can see the view of Eagle River.

This is a MUST do!! I honestly can't believe we didn't know about this or do it sooner. I was…read morehonestly kinda terrified to go do this but I'm glad I pushed through the fear & did it anyway. We loved the tubing and can't wait to try it again sometime! #FullSend

Went up to Alaska to do some heli boarding. Booked a trip with Silverton Mountain Guides, met at…read morethe the hangar at 8:30 am and waited until around 3:00 pm until we actually took off in the heli. Which was understandable because we had to let the fog lift off the mountains. Not worried about the wait. It cleared up and we took off expecting a sunny powder filled line to ride. But when we landed for our first run, they dropped us in THE worst spot ever. Our guide was Aaron and he didn't seem to care at all about what we wanted to ride, he didn't ask us a single question and didn't seem interested in getting us a good line. It was cloudy, so the lighting was flat and we couldn't see anything, 40 mph winds and the hill was literally a bunny hill. And they took us (15 yrs+ experienced snowboarders) on that run TWICE before we asked to go back to he hangar because we were wasting our time and $$. It was a good experience flying in the heli but overall I wouldn't choose silverton mtn guides again.

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Perfect place to ski! Always go every year and love it. it's safe, the service is great and the…read moretime had is always worth it.

So much fun !!! The tubing was amazing! Inner child activated our slope guides were great!read more

At first I thought this park wasn't even listed on Yelp. Which is insane, it's MASSIVE. Then I…read morerealized it was listed simply as "Russian Jack Springs", which makes it sound like a quaint Canadian hot springs in the mountains...(I've since submitted an edit, it should show up with "park" in the title now) It's not that. It is a shockingly great park. It's in an area of town where you wouldn't expect to find a park, and it's quite massive. It's got green houses you can tour, a hill for sledding, trails for hiking/running, and even a GOLF COURSE and CLUBHOUSE. Is it a bougie golf course and clubhouse? Of course not. But it's cheap and solid. Golf for the people! I got some BBQ from Smokehouse which is less than a mile away, ate in the park, then went for a short walk on the trails to burn off that brisket, and I was still back to work in time. Don't take Anchorage living for granted! I hope to come back in the winter to get on that sledding hill!

Is there an Alaskan Snow Snake? (see pic)…read more After the fresh snow, there are so many cool things to gander upon. And even though there is a fresh powder, the tracks are still visible and ready to be skied. I can only speak on the cross country ski trails here, but I've been super impressed with them. There is also a sledding hill, skate skiing area and a lodge style building that I've never seen open. I understand there are also community greenhouses on the property that you can check out. After three trips here and over two hours spent, I have yet to see the entire park. So much to explore, great for beginners, and well lit. For being so close to a major road, I'm amazed at how quiet and serene this place is. There's a private parking lot, off Lidia Selkregg Lane. I've never had a problem finding a spot. I think parking is free because I didn't see any fee stations.

Kincaid Park is my tax dollars at work! This recreational wonderland is a smash hit in both summer…read moreand winter, which makes it a great investment in all things fun and game. The Chalet is well maintained and a nice place to hang out. It's also good for weddings, work parties, family barbecues, romantic picnics, and Pluto-spotting. On trail, off trail, track meets, nordic skiing, biking, wood wandering, moose-spotting, volunteer gardening and maybe some beach walking (try avoiding the horse flies). Never been? Hit the info desk for a map and get on exploring with your bad self.