This was a great place to take a break from the cold/snow and getting a chance to hit the golf…read moreballs again! The facility is very nice, and the staff as well. There are two levels for a driving range and over the weekend it was busy but manageable. Unfortunately, they charge a lot for a large crate of balls at the driving range and I wish that they would lower their prices for Alaska residents at least but all in all, it's definitely worth it. The driving range was great to be able to hit your drivers on a golf course with friends. The virtual golf course technology is old and it took us a while to figure out how to add multiple players but at the end of the day it's great to be able to work on your swing and use your own drivers so it was great and at this time $35 an hour.

We are so fortunate to have this place to work on our golf game over the long winters!read more

This park is a great place to people watch, cook out, and bring your kiddos!…read more The highlight here is the sand volley ball courts! That are always packed but lots of pickup games available. Come check this little gem out I bet you'll "dig" it!

It's a really nice park, and the volleyball courts were really good. There are three courts, and…read morethe nets are really good and tight. The field is also nice and big, and compatible for at least 3 ultimate frisbee games. The one thing bad tho is the play ground is kind of far from everything, so if your kids want to play, you reply have to keep a close eye on them.

This is a ballpark with three fields and it's also a dog park, which I used to love. Unfortunately,…read morenot one of the fields are enclosed so it's more like a dog free for all. My pup's a runner and while he'll come back I'm not always completely sure of the havoc he'll wreak before then. I used to be able to block one area off with bits of corrugated metal and plywood, as did other park users, but then it was removed. It's not the most well kept park, and it's one of the least supported. It's a shame since it's in a good location, and off chester creek trail, but it's not as maintained as some parks in higher income areas. I still like this park enough to give it 3 stars, but if it was enclosed park it would get 5 stars.

Just got done with my first private training to help me become more confident with my long rifle…read more Sarah was the most amazing instructor and explained/demonstrated everything super clearly. Her enthusiasm for firearms, shooting, and Alaska is infectious. Highly recommend!

Utmost hospitality, Veteran owned and supportive; quite patient and effective instructor, put us on…read moreall swimming species along with a fox and moose!

Repeat customer and I can't say enough good things about these guys! We had the best time on our…read moreJuly 4th fishing trip with Clay! Everything was well-organized and welcoming. We've had a Clay as our guide a few times before, and he's always fantastic--knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely fun to be around. He made sure we were in the right spots, gave great tips, and kept the energy up all day long, even at 4am. The owners, Lori and Travis, clearly care about their business and their guests. You can tell they've put a lot of heart into making sure every trip is a great experience. The boat was clean, well-equipped, and comfortable, and we came back with not only a great haul of fish but also memories we'll talk about for a long time. If you're thinking about booking a fishing trip, we absolutely recommend Fish Em. Clay, Lori, and Travis make a great team, and we can't wait to go out with them again!

Ice Fishing was my favorite part of our trip…read more We did a lot of fun things on our trip to Alaska and ice fishing was by far my favorite. My husband may disagree but that's only because I caught more fish than him... Dustin is the shop owner and an all-around cool guy. He had a great set up for us before we even got to the location - a heated shelter, cameras so we could see below the ice, and rods all ready to go. We enjoyed chatting with him about his experiences fishing all over the world (he won't brag...but he's kind of famous). We're always looking to support Veteran-owned businesses and we're glad to have found The Bait Shack! Don't worry, all of the big char went back into the water to swim another day. But man was it fun! It was so exhilarating to watch these fish come up from the ice. Dustin also made sure they were handled gently and watched for any signs of distress from the fish as we were sending them home. We're fully committed to a summer trip so we can fish out a few Kings with Dustin and his crew. If you're looking for a fishing adventure near Anchorage, call The Bait Shack!

What a great first ice fishing experience! Dustin put us on plenty of fish and we caught fish all…read moreday. Dustin made everything super easy and made sure we had everything we needed for our first experience. We did the DIY package, and we were catching fish within a few minutes of fishing. Would definitely come back again- highly recommended and a great genuine guy.

I came down here on a co-worker's invite since he works at this place part-time on the weekends…read more Ben Boeke Ice Arena is a smaller sports facility located next to the Sullivan Arena on Gambell. The Anchorage Wolverines were playing against Fairbanks Saturday evening. Tickets are normally $25, but luckily I was able to get in for free by my co-worker's supervisor. It was a pleasant surprise and the hockey game was a lot of fun. Anchorage won 6-3. Aside from the game, the arena is very small, almost a fraction of the seating area at the Sullivan Arena, now being used as a homeless shelter during the winter. The arena was at full capacity with easily about several hundred people in attendance with more lined up against the balconies once there were no more seats. It would've been nice if both sides of the arena had seats. Otherwise, it was very cramped through the aisles and the stairways had people standing off to the side as people passed through. It reminds me of the airports when they announce that boarding has started. It wasn't that much easier when standing in line to get food from the concession stand for me and everyone else. One side had people watching from the balcony while the other side had the concession line. People were literally squeezing by in the middle just to get through. The wait in line wasn't long but it was a challenge to navigate the aisles without spilling your food and drinks. There was literally no area aside from the seats to eat your food if you are standing at the balcony with the exception of the standing counter opposite from the registers. Even then, people were lined up against the counter waiting so utilizing that wasn't an option. I decided to take one of the empty tables down by the admission area away from the crowds to eat my food. This kept me from watching the game for awhile, but since it was free I couldn't complain. Coming down to catch a game here is fun especially with the lively atmosphere and the blaring music in between faceoffs. Just be prepared to deal with very limited space when this place fills to capacity.

Great place for hockey tournaments and games. Rink 1 is larger and better kept than rink 2. Both…read morerinks have heaters for the fans - which is always appreciated. However rink 2 is unbearably hot which means the ice is softer than other rinks in town. The locker rooms are well-kept, but the part of town the rink is in means sometimes we find unwanted guests -and things- in the showers. Also because it shares the same parking lot as the Sullivan Areana - Sometimes parking is next to impossible if there is an Aces or Seawolves game! Overall one of my favorite rinks to play at because of the comfort for the fans, and Rink 1 has nice ice.

Drive past the Carr's on Dimond (Jewel Lake Carr's) and after the lake you should see the baseball…read morefields on your right hand side. Turn here. You'll be welcomed by a wide open parking lot. The baseball fields are off to one side, the playground is off to the other, and in the middle is a dog park. A friend told me about the playground here as it is mostly tucked away, in comparison to the ultra busy "Jewel lake park." Love this perfect little park. It's really picturesque especially when the planes are flying over. The swing area was noticeably flooded but other than that, decent play equipment for 2-5yr olds to enjoy.