This was, without a doubt, the most incredible excursion our family has ever experienced, and we…read moretravel a lot! From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. The entire zip line course is exceptionally well maintained, thoughtfully designed, and clearly built with safety and fun in mind. The guides were outstanding. They provided clear instructions, encouraged everyone throughout the course, and made us feel confident and supported every step of the way. Our three kids absolutely loved every minute of the adventure and have already asked when we can come back. We will definitely be returning! We also enjoyed visiting the horses, which were beautiful and obviously very well cared for. Next time, we're planning to do the combo adventure with both the zip line course and horseback riding. We can't wait! If you're looking for an unforgettable Alaska adventure, this is it. Highly recommend. 10/10 experience!

What an amazing experience! We were a group of 50 and they were totally able to accommodate us…read more Getting started took a bit of time to get all 50 of us the necessary safety information, but we were all grateful to receive the same level of safety training. Our 41 teenagers and 9 adults on the school trip had an absolute blast on this course! The views are incredible. The tandem lines are super nice, too. I'm scared of heights and going next to someone made it so much better. It took about 4 hours for all 50 of us from start to finish. We definitely want to come back and have been telling everyone back at home that they need to come here if they ever find themselves in Anchorage.

We did the Ice Fall Trek today and had a fantastic time. Noah was a great guide. He made sure we…read morewere all safe and taught us a lot about the glacier. All of the formations on the glacier were beautiful and the ice fall at the end of the trek was incredible. I'd highly recommend taking this tour!

WANDA!!! Wanda Wandaaaaa shout out to her! She is the best. I had her for a work tour then was…read morelucky an had her to show off to my family! she is like an encyclopedia of knowledge. She made the tour so fun and took us all over. So lucky to have her in your team! thank you so much for a great time X2!!

We had an amazing experience with Outbound Heli. My fiancé and I were heading to Alaska for the…read morefirst time and were looking into helicopter tours when we discovered that elopement packages were a thing. We toyed with the idea, called the office and asked a bunch of questions (which were all patiently answered), and decided to go for it. On the day of our scheduled tour, we got ready at the hotel and were walking out the door when they called and said the weather wasn't favorable for flying. They said they would monitor and call us back to let us know if we could still go out that day. They did call back about 2 hours later but the weather was still bad, so we would try again tomorrow. The next day we got dressed up again and headed over. We were delayed a couple hours (again due to weather) but ultimately we were able to go out. Seeing the glaciers up close and getting to walk on it was incredible, and my now-husband and I are so glad we chose to elope this way. Our trip was cut a little short bc it started to rain and it was cold and by that point we were all over it lol. Our pilot, Casey, was awesome and picked amazing spots for us to land, and our photographer Arielle got us beautiful photos. It took about a week to get them back. They made everything so easy and it was very reasonably priced (definitely worth it to not have to deal with the stress of planning a traditional wedding).

They are a great company to fly and see glaciers in Alaska. I have done a few heli tours and they…read moreare amazing! Super easy when I booked online but then followed up with a call to ask a few questions and they answered right away. Definitely would set up pick up and return transfers with them direct unless you have your own car or private transportation set up to wait until you're done. Our pilot Evan was great at taking us around the glacier and very knowledgeable. Carly was super sweet. She was our driver and all around take care of our needs contact person. I would recommend anyone to take the tour with Outbound Heli Adventures!

Wow!!!! How in the world has nobody, nobody, in all of the Unites States of America not written a…read morereview about this West Butte Trail??? That absolutely blows my mind!!! Okay! Well, West Butte Trail is without a doubt one of my new favorite hikes of all time! I visited Palmer, Alaska in June of this summer 2021. Palmer was actually just a town I was passing through along my 2 week voyage throughout Alaska. But...the reason I discovered this West Butte Trail was from a friendly girl I had met on the airplane flying to Fairbanks. This girl, who was obviously from Alaska...highly recommended this hike. Well...here I am now fully grateful to this random stranger for giving me info about this hidden gem of a hike! I am humbled by my journey and for the sights and surroundings when finally arriving at the peak of this West Butte Trail. Now...let me just back up a few moments. When arriving in Palmer...all you have to do (which I did) is plug "West Butte Trail" into Google Maps and it'll perfectly guide you to the trailhead. I came here in mid afternoon during the week back in late June. Although the parking lot was decently sized...I could envision on busy days the place being packed with hikers! It was $5 for the parking fee. That's all it costs. Basically, just like you do when you arrive spontaneously at a campsite, you grab a little envelope, fill it out and put $5 in the drop box. It's that easy. This West Butte Trail is specific and straight to the point. It's a 1.5 mile hike each way gaining roughly 800 feet in elevation. I was thinking 1.5 miles? No problem! But...towards the end of the trail it was sort of straight up the stairs with a few switchbacks. I definitely had to stop a few times just to catch my breathe. I wouldn't underestimate the hike, but overall it's casual for the entire family. Before I started the hike, I did read the trailhead sign and according to what it mentioned, the pathway to the top sounded inspiring. I'd like to relay to you what it said...."West Butte Trail begins in the forest and leads to the unique granite summit of the Bodenburg Butte. Look forward to breathtaking 360-degree views of Knik Glacier, Pioneer Peak, the Chugach Range and Talkeetna Mountains, and local Mat-Su Valley farmland. It is worth the climb!" I couldn't have said it better myself! Finally making it to the summit of Bodenburg Butte...the views (imo) were indescribable! I had chills! Just like the sign said...breathtaking! I was in awe of the 360 degree scenery and surroundings. Lol, alright I may be taking this explanation too far, but I felt like I was ready to cry. I had discovered salvation! Okay, okay....after about 15 minutes I believe my legs had settled down and I had my head on straight, hehehe. But...it was just beautiful...that's all I can say. The terrific aspect about arriving in early afternoon was that the sun was perfectly positioned for picture taking. The sun was at my back for 3/4's of the views. So...I had 3 incredible perspectives for which to snap pictures, take videos and breathe in the fresh Alaskan air. Another amazing detail was that from this granite butte, the weather was perfect. There wasn't any wind. It was like being in still air from high above. I was so impressed with how calm the setting was. Usually when you hike to the top cliff or overlook, it can be very very windy. This was the furthest from what you'd expect. No wind whatsoever. I believe the best part about being at the overlook was gazing out into the distance of Knik Glacier. It was the perfect backdrop. Another angle that was stunning was Pioneer Peak. There was 1 lazy cloud sitting next to it but that actually added a terrific element to the entire photogenic moment. Finally, the Talkeetna Mountains were also pretty special. I was just so happy to be here at the summit. It wasn't even crowded up top. I had tons of space to walk around and without having anyone "photobomb" my pictures. There were a few kids flying some drones but I didn't mind. I spent about 90 minutes up at the summit. After capturing plenty of photos and videos, I just had to sit down on a rock, bow my head and appreciate how far I had come being from South Florida to here in Palmer, Alaska. One last thing...for those who aren't familiar with the city of Palmer, it's located about 44 miles northeast of Anchorage. So...it's not out of the way for anyone to come and hike this trail. Lastly, just again, during my 2 week Alaskan vacation, this West Butte Trail was absolutely one of my highlighted and favorite memories...and all coming from a friendly stranger who recommended it while sitting next to me on my flight here. I am grateful. You never know. Kindness goes a long way. It pays to be nice to people, lol.

We got engaged here! Loved it. Challenging vertical at times but overall a manageable hike for…read moreanyone relatively active.

Amazing family friendly drop zone operation. Truly a once in a lifetime experience. Great…read morecommunication.

This has to be the most beautiful place to jump. Tandem instructors are informative and safety is…read moreparamount. The views from 10,000 feet cannot be matched. Highly recommend this low key drop zone to experienced jumpers and those interested in taking a tandem jump.

The Big Hole Lodge is owned and managed by Montana fly fishing legendaries Craig and Wade Fellin…read more The lodge is all-inclusive and is available for 8-10 anglers in three cabins. The guides are extremely capable and are very patient for a first-timer, like myself. The food was outstanding, the guides will serve lunch riverside. The evening chat is wonderful and full of almost any topics that are appropriate for civilized folks. I went with a friend who has been going there for 20 years, the hosts and guides are that good!

Warning: This is NOT an easy or "lazy" hike. There is one area that flattens out for a little…read morereprieve after about a mile and a half and another somewhat flat area around 2 miles in. There are several false summits. Which is a challenging mental battle after the first 2.0 miles of going consistently UP! The first false summit comes somewhere around the time you exit from the trees and shrubs about 1.2 miles in. Around this point you will arrive at a picnic table. The natural instinct on your first trip up is to look up and see rocks and think "I'm almost there!" You're not. You're only about halfway there. But keep going because. This segment is above the tree line and affords some spectacular views of Pioneer and Matanuska Peaks. This is a superb trail to hike year round. It receives a great deal of foot traffic even through the winter which means the trail is easy to follow and the snow is packed down. Note: If you see a smooth surface of snow on part of the trail in the winter, this is from people sliding down the trail on their butt! Fun times! Enjoy that! Note: Moose frequent this area and are far more prevalent in the winter. Keep and eye out! Note: This parking lot has a good deal of crime. I'd suggest not leaving no anything valuable. I often leave a window down or a sign saying it's unlocked so my windows don't get broke.

You wanna get high in Palmer?…read more This is a safe bet. Fantastic views of Pioneer Peak and Palmer. This trail is actually pretty steep, don't be fooled by the "lazy" moniker! Don't be too intimidated though, this trail is pure hiking. It's got a 'Merikan flag at the top, like many AK hikes. Like many AK summits, this flag is also usually frayed.

Very nice range, but expensive! Located in the north end of Wasilla, almost at Hatcher pass, this…read morerange has a very friendly "country club" feel. Shotgun only here; they have Trap, Skeet, Wobble Skeet, Five Stand and Sporting Clays. You will have a personally puller to walk you though each course while shooting at this range. Kind of like a caddy at a golf course. I cannot believe how clean this range is. There are very few spent shells on the ground, and the clay target remains are picked up every day. They have good selection of rental guns and also serve beer, wine and food in the evenings. Overall this is the nicest clay target range I've visited in Alaska. If you have out-of-town visitors who enjoy shooting sports, Grouse Ridge is a must.

You can travel the world and Grouse Ridge will rank in the Top 10 of shooting ranges. Nestled in…read morescenic Matanuska Valley, Alaska Grouse ridge touts world class facilities and shooting opportunities. Highly recommend!