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Formed by the Yukon and Kuskokwim Rivers, the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge is home to many species of wildlife and birds. Visitors can access the refuge only by aircraft or boat via the community of Bethel, the regional hub offering flights and services. Contact the information center for details on hunting, fishing, wildlife observation and photography opportunities at the refuge.
Address: . Bethel AK USA 99559
 Send an Email  1 907 543-3151
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Discover the flora native to south central Alaska at the Alaska Botanical Garden, a spruce and birch woodland. Open year-round, visitors can enjoy picnics, walking, hiking and skiing through the gardens. Guided tours are offered from June to August.
Address: 4601 Campbell Airstrip Rd. Anchorage AK USA 99507
Send an Email 1 907 770-3692
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This former gold mine is now a state historical park and includes a museum and visitor center, which is housed in the mine's original manager's house. The park is open during the summer season and offers self-guided or guided tours, as well as the opportunity to pan for gold.
Address: . Palmer AK USA
Send an Email 1 907 745-2827
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This park near Seward offers a ranger station with exhibits and interpretive services, and information about the glacier and Harding Icefield. The park can be accessed by road, as can Exit Glacier in the summer. The fjords can be accessed by boat, and the icefield by air or trail.
1 907 224-2132
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Access to this park is only by bush/float plane, small boat, or dogsled/snowmobile. They offer hiking, backpacking, hunting, fishing, and boating in summer, and cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and dogsledding in the winter. You can see the remains of the gold rush, and ancient Eskimo sites, as well as current native villages living a subsistence lifestyle. Send an Email
1 907 443-2522
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This southern Alaska state park is comprised of 400,000 acres (161871 ha) of mountains, glaciers, forests and ocean. The park can be accessed from Homer via air charters, water taxis and boat rentals. There are no roads that travel to the park. The park affords a host of recreational activities, including fishing, boating, kayaking and hiking.
Address: . AK USA
1 907 262-5581
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Pinky's Park
A local favorite, Pinky's Park offers 22 acres (9 ha) of space that includes a boardwalk, playground, basketball court and baseball field.
Address: . Bethel AK USA
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This park covers four million acres between Cook Inlet, across a mountain range, and extending over the tundra beyond. There are two active volcanoes and several glaciers, lakes, and rivers. The park is accessible only by plane.
1 907 781-2218
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Big Game Alaska Wildlife Center
This is a drive-through or walk-through wildlife center located just outside of Alaska. They provide care for injured animals, and educational information and programs on Alaska's wildlife. Send an Email (3)
1 907 783-2025
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This park is a frontier-themed heritage site with many historical activities. Included on the site are a Gold Rush Town, a Railroad station, wilderness trails, a Native American village and more.
Address: . Fairbanks AK USA 99707
Send an Email 1 907 474-7505
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This center features aquariums and exhibits with seals, sea lions, puffins, octopus, and other regional sealife. They also carry out research, and wildlife rehabilitation services.
Address: 301 Railway Avenue Seward AK 99664
Send an Email (3) 1 907 224-6300
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Kincaid Park
Visitors and locals can take advantage of Kincaid Park, offering a wooded area filled with trails and green spaces for picnics and other outdoor activities. Located next to the park is the Kincaid Outdoor Center, which has several rooms/spaces available for rent to host weddings, picnics, company functions and other events. Access to the park is via the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail or Raspberry Road.
Address: W. Raspberry Road Anchorage AK USA
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Potter Marsh
Potter Marsh is a wildlife viewing area and popular birding spot located in south Anchorage, 10 mi (16 km) from downtown. A boardwalk in the park provides better views and is lined with interpretive signs.
Address: Seward Highway Anchorage AK USA
1 907 267-2556
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Pioneer Park
Pioneer Park offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy four museums, several rides, a mini golf course, theater and square dance hall. In addition, eight restaurants are scattered throughout the park and a special feature called Arts in the Park is also on display.
Address: Fairbanks AK USA 99701
Send an Email 1 907 459-1087
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This park features North America's highest mountain, Mt. McKinley. There is winter skiing, summer day hiking, camping, mountaineering, and ranger/naturalist programs.
Address: George Parks Highway Denali Park AK 99755
1 907 683-2294
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Earthquake Park
In 1964, the Good Friday Earthquake devastated south central Alaska, measuring 9.2 on the Richter scale. A walk through Earthquake Park features interpretive displays explaining the event and the geography of the region effected by the quake. Located on the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, this park offers good views of the city along with Mount McKinley and Cook Inlet.
Address: West end of Northern Lights Boulevard Anchorage AK USA
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Three large mountain ranges converge in this park, and it contains the largest assemblage of glaciers and peaks above 16000 feet in North America. There is an abandoned copper mine in the park which is a national historic site.
Address: Mile 105.5 Old Richardson Highway Copper Center AK 99573
Send an Email (1) 1 907 822-5234
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This preserve is accessible by plane or boat from Eagle or Circle. There are scheduled hikes and programs at the preserve, as well as a visitor center in Eagle. Historic attractions in the park include Coal Creek Dredge and camp, which was a bush gold operation during the gold rush, and cabins used by trappers, miners, and woodcutters.
Address: Headquarters: 201 First Avenue Fairbanks AK 99701
1 907 547-2234
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This refuge was created to help moose, bears, mountain goats, Dall sheep, wolves, salmon, waterfowl and other species. Visitors can enjoy camping, hiking, canoing and fishing during their stay.
Address: Kenai AK USA
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This state park is just east of Anchorage, and offers some of the most accessible wilderness in Alaska. There are campgrounds, day-use facilities, hiking trails, and areas for skiing, dog-sledding, ice-climbing, and snowmobiling.
Address: Eagle River Road; Miles 12 and 26 Glenn Highway Anchorage AK
Send an Email (2) 1 907 694-7982
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Mosquito Fork Bridge Wayside
The Mosquito Fork Bridge Wayside is a recreation area found west of Chicken, AK that provides an access point to the Fortymile River. Amenities include a small parking lot, boat launch, pit toilets and picnic tables.
Address: Mile 64 Taylor Highway Chicken AK USA
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Goose Lake Park
This scenic park is home to Paddleboat Cafe and a host of activities for all ages. Summer activities include biking, swimming, basketball, paddleboating, volleyball, croquet, baseball, horseshoes and badminton. Winter activities include ice skating, bike racing, broomball, pond hockey and skiing.
Address: 2811 UAA Drive Anchorage AK USA 99508
Send an Email (2) 1 907 337-5741
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Resolution Park
Named after Captain Cook's ship, Resolution Park features a lookout point offering views of Cook Inlet and mountain ranges. A monument of Cook, complete with biographical information is also found onsite.
Address: Third Avenue at L Street Anchorage AK USA
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