If you are visiting Anchorage, this place is a must visit. The woman that work there are very…read morefriendly and helpful and will assist you in planning your visit to the town. I will admit, they did crush my dreams of snowmobiling on a glacier and seeing the Northern Lights because it was too late in the season. But hey, at least I knew. They provide you with awesome recommendations to get you going whether it be attractions, places to eat or things to do. The log cabin in front is more of a welcome center and has some history and a greeter. The larger building in the back is more of where the magic happens. That is where you will find all the attraction brochures and the information of what is operating during that time of year. Both buildings are very clean and organized and they are strategically located by quite a few souvenir shops. There is metered street parking on the street in front of and adjacent to the Center. It was very helpful and got me a good itinerary put together. Like I said, this is a must stop when you are planning things to do during your vacation in anchorage.

Gayle and I stopped in looking for Lunch recommendations. The person who greeted us was very…read morewelcoming and informative. She offered a variety of options, plus some walking recommendations, and a plug for the 1-hour Trolley tour. She also provided a map, with easy guidance and advice on restaurant layouts and wait times. We took her up on one Lunch option at 49th State Brewery and the Trolley Tour after that. Both were solid recommendations. We'd gladly come back at another time looking for more.

Great experience. We did the Matanuska Glacier hike. Van ride was easy and comfortable. The…read moreexperience at the glacier is top notch. And the lunch is at an actual restaurant where you order off the regular menu--and the food was delicious! Our guide Tim was spectacular. Knowledgeable. Friendly. Prepared. Clear and communicative. Book with this company. I know I will if I come back and I will personally recommend them to any friends headed to Anchorage.

- 10 star experience for northern lights tour - Dana is…read morefabulous - she knows! - she is dedicated to her craft - they were on time for pickup - snacks are good (chips, nuts, granola bars, water) - eat a hearty dinner before - the field is your pee break if you have to number 2, sorry for ya - our lights started at 11pm they were predicted to be highest between 1230/1 we waited until after 2, and they were still dim all the other people in the area had left - the lights REALLY started at 230, we stayed until 530 Dana had faith we believed in her it paid off - we got home at 6 - great photos by Dana - heated van all night

Can I give six stars?…read more First, this review is for Winterlake Lodge. It's hard to know where to begin. Other than Carl, and maybe his daughter and son-in-law (Ty), I'm not sure many of these chefs, guides, helicopter pilots, etc. will even be there next season, so the faces greeting you may be different. I expect however, that your general experiences will be the same as ours. First, let me describe Josh, our personal guide for our four days at the lodge. Our two girls (7 and 10) absolutely loved him! From day one when he took them in the trolling boat to go fishing on the lake, to walking on the upper Trimble Glacier by themselves, Josh was someone they trusted and loved from day one. Paula and Josh also got along great. But why shouldn't they -- both being accomplished musicians. Yes, this is Joshua Hryciak, the frontman of the group Mermaid Skeletons. When he pulled out his guitar on day three and gave us (really it was for our daughters) a private acoustic rendition of "In Search of the Pan Child" - itself a wondrous imaginative stroll through Kensington Gardens - it was truly breathtaking. What a gift. But I suspect that it was this diversity of backstory that made everything else about Josh (and how he could be so lovely with the four of us) make sense. He is deep and real and genuine and he just loves life. While we were at Winterlake Lodge, he brought to us that love for life, for the Lodge and for the surrounding area and its animal inhabitants. From the tundra, to the glacier, to the bogs, to canoeing on River Lake in search of the Beaver Dams, we saw and did so much and had so much fun. And this was the type of fun that will not be soon forgotten. But everyone at Winterlake Lodge seemed to be like Josh. The Chef, Jessie, was an accomplished gourmet chef - wow that food was amazing! But she was also a traveller, and a seeker of adventure and a soul in search of challenge and self growth. We didn't get to spend much time with her, but she was definitely one of our favorites. The two cherries on top of this wonderful experience were Alexis and Cammie. They simply spoiled our girls. Each night the girls arrived to find their stuffed animals arranged in a little vignette - from a tea party one night, to a poker game the next, to storytime one of the of the last. Each time we would arrive for bedtime, we would find a treat. Now, I understand that lots of folks like our girls, but this extra effort was really over the top. I could go on and on about the helicopter and its pilot Martin. I could go on and on about the fact that the wildlife is so close that black bears and their cubs can be seen wandering near the main lodge (be careful with that one - Momma's and their young and all that). I could go on and on about the scenery and the accommodations. But this is really a review of the staff. They were simply glorious and we could not have been more blessed to have had the opportunity to stay with them at Winterlake Lodge.

I feel bad because this is a family business but I reread my itinerary and it makes it sound like…read moreour days will be filled with adventure. The food is amazing and the staff are very nice. The helicopter trip to the glacier is cool but there is not a lot to do on campus. There was no massage, daily stretch classes or yoga (1day there was) like advertised on our itnerary. It did rain for 2 days and that's not their fault but there was no creative thinking when that happens. We all were in the lodge with only 1 fire set, out of 3 so we were all crammed in 1 room. There are bear and the trails on not kept up so really no where to walk In the area. Our guide was friendly but wasn't really around and didnt come to say goodbye to us. I think there is lots to do for the staff at the lodge. Again, its a beautiful place and my kids loved the dogs but considering the steep price of this trip, I was disappointed.

Don't know how to get in touch any other way so this is it. Hope you get it…read more. Anyway was going through my old cards, and found yours. Maybe you remember us, but its hard to forget you or the adventure you had us on. I am Jay Martin and I and my two sons visited with you about 25 years ago. Matt had seen your picture on a magazine, called and booked with you. Set us up at Sheep Mountain Lodge or something like that.. Just wanted to let you know we talk about our excellent ATVing and the pictures are great. Just to let you know that going through small rivers, up steep inclines, visiting the hermit that you bring beer to. And I almost forgot, we went fishing one afternoon. Obviously it was a great experience for all of us. We didn't forget. From your web site it looks like your doing alright too. I guess we caught you at your humble beginnings, and they were great. All the best in the future Jay

Local and still loved out day out. Bob was awesome. The adventure was top notch. He took his time…read moreto help us get pictures of the most stunning waterfall. Goes at your pace. I truly can't say enough good things about today. It was great fun for me and my 15 year old daughter. Highly recommended even if you're local

I booked a winter tour with Salmon Berry that started in Anchorage and traveled to Fairbanks. This…read moretour was amazing. We packed so much in to our week but nothing ever felt rushed and we were able to genuinely enjoy each experience. Our tour guide Laura was so knowledgeable and professional and a joy to spend the week with. I have already recommended this tour to 4 friends and cannot say enough great things about this company, the employees, and the adventures.

Wow! What an amazing experience. My wife and I booked the transfer tour from Anchorage to Whittier…read more Our tour guide, Michelle, was incredible. She was a wealth of knowledge and such a fun person to spend the day with. Everywhere we went, she seemed to know everything. She interspersed personal anecdotes allowing us to get to know her better and to understand more about the area. Everything was included in the price of the tour. Lunch (of your choice - not just preset options), a beer at the brewery, and admission to the nature center were all taken care of. There were also snacks and water available in the van. We got lucky with a small group (4 people including us!), but the van only holds 13 people - much better than the giant coach busses! I cannot recommend Salmon Berry, and Michelle in particular, highly enough

YOU HAVE TO GO ON THIS TOUR! oh my god, i teared up at one…read morepoint because of how incredible this tour was. let me break it down for you. - the staff is insanely nice and knowledgeable (a huge plus)! - there's drinks and snacks on board - there's indoor portions to keep you warm but i would definitely bring layers just in case - plenty of space outside up front, on the sides, or on the upper deck. trust me when i say you can't be on a bad side - the captain and workers will absolutely make sure you see all the wild life and won't rush the tour at all! while on tour we saw otters , puffins, orcas, hump back whales , goats , and so much more! this tour is informational, fun, and beautiful! plenty of photo op moments and really chill. HIGHLY recommend if you're in alaska!

My aunt booked this tour last minute I think and it was worth it. The tour guides really knew their…read morestuff and answered all my questions. We had fun & saw lots of beautiful sights and animals. :) *This was in 2019 btw*

Clearly the Finest Flyfishing Lodge in America. Every day is a new adventure. Unfortunately, once…read moreyou have fished and caught the native rainbow trout here, you will be ruined for all other places. They are big and the fight. It is all barbless hooks, which only adds to the thrill. Toss in the wildlife, bears in particular, and you will have an unbelievable outdoor adventure. You first day will start on the "local" Kulik River. Worry not your arm will be begging for mercy at the end of the day. In addition to trout, there are also Salmon waiting to be caught. Kulik Lodge will provide everything needed, rods, waders, boots and tackle. The guides are ready to assist people at any level. Bryce, Ned, Tyler, Charlie, Duncan, ... they are all here to make sure your adventure is memorable. In the evening, as you are enjoying your evening drink of choice, you will decided your next days adventure. Fly-outs are a thrill. Landing on a small pond or river just adds to the fishing adventure. Once you have rousted you gear from the plane you will hike down to the river. Your day could be a float down a river or a hike up or down. No matter which you choose, you will come back to Kulik with many stories of your days adventure. Kulik is "rustic", but with first class service. Meghan will make sure when you return to you room, beds are made and everything is spotless. Lindsco in the kitchen will make sure your tummy isn't being forgotten too. Breakfast is basically anything you want. Lunch, most times you guide will be carrying your choice of sandwich and treats to be eaten on the river. Dinner is family style with anything from roast beef to lamb loin chops to salmon. There are always three proteins to select from ... one, two or all three can be selected. If you want "bucket list" experience, Kulik Lodge is the place. Many of their customers have been returning for 20+ years. You will not be a nameless person there. They will say your name on the first day.

Top notch operation across the board. Personable and…read morecompetent staff make every question feel welcome. Very nice cabins, beautiful main lodge, good meals and convivial open bar make for engaging evenings. Professional float plane pilots make every flight safe and memorable. Great fishing and wildlife viewing. Can hardly wait to return.

I booked with these guys in 2019 and asked them to hold my reservation when covid hit. We have…read morefinally rebooked on a tour that already includes this trip, so I contacted them and asked for a refund. They did so within 24 hours. I was not so lucky with some other companies. What a class act. Thank you!

My mom and I went to Seavey's last night for dinner and the show. We had a wonderful time. The…read morecrowd for dinner (at 6 p.m.) was smallish and allowed for a lot of chatting with the mushers (guys, and presumably gals, who lead the teams of dogs). They had a nice slide show that, despite a few typos, was really informative and interesting. The slide show led to some good questions to ask the mushers. Plus, dinner was good. I mean, have you ever had a buffet dinner with a bunch of tourists that was good? It wasn't only good, it was delicious. They served a baby herb salad (fresh as can be), grilled chicken (I didn't try that), amazing garlic mashed potatoes, slow-cooked perfectly spiced NY Strip roast, and entirely decent rolls. Dessert was NY cheesecake with fresh strawberries. After dinner we walked through the kennel area, petting the dogs and snuggling a new litter of puppies. The mushers were super-friendly and helped everyone take nice photos with the dogs (eg getting them sit, stay, and to look at the camera). We made our way to covered bleacher seating for the "rodeo"/sleddog demonstration. The demonstration had some little stories thrown in that were cute and entertaining. We were able to see and learn about the different positions the dogs can take -- lead dogs, wheel dogs, where you put the dogs that aren't quite so clever, etc. We saw one of the wheel dogs pull 800 lbs, and a team of 16 dogs pull an entire pick-up truck put in neutral. We had a really nice evening with Dallas Seavey, the other mushers, and their dogs. I'd recommend their show without reservation.