5 Great Day Trips from Anchorage, Alaska

[@devynskinner1221]

In talketneea there is a sled dog tour that your can take in the winter or do dryland mushing in the summer. You actually get to mush your own sled dog team, learn about the races and also meet the dogs. It is owned by a 5-time Iditarod champion.

[@selpin4296]

I love that you took your time, to take these amazing adventures with your dad. How awesome is that.

[@jodi9899]

I would suggest adding Girdwood on the day trip to Portage Glacier. You can take the tram (from Hotel Alyeska) to the top of Mt Alyeska for incredible views. Stop at the Girdwood Bake Shop for a yummy cinnamon roll (what they’re known for). On the return to Anchorage, you could stop at Flat Top Mountain. There’s a short walk (on paved trail) from the parking area for great views of the inlet and city of Anchorage. Or choose a different day to hike to the top of Flat Top. There’s so much to do and see!

[@Roadtosomethingnew1]

The Turnagan Arm looks like a great Scenic drive

[@edithwanner1849]

We are heading to Alaska this weekend and I really enjoyed your videos! They are thorough but to the point and keep moving right on. Very well done.👍🏼Thanks

[@jordancook1668]

The drive over Hatcher Pass is very cool, and near the summit there are a couple great hikes that feel like you’re a million miles from anywhere. Also the road is dirt, but it is possibly the smoothest dirt road I’ve ever driven, perfectly rental car friendly.

[@ThroughMyLens]

So cool, I really wanted to do it and was bummed it was closed still. Next time!

[@ramzy-6566]

Have a nice trip to you and your dad.

[@galaxyyoutube-kv5mw]

If you are able, you need to do a video series on the Upper Peninsula, you would be great at that!

[@tacrewgirl]

This is the best Anchorage day trip video I've seen and I've watched LOTS about using the curry as a home base. Great video and Alaska series.

[@AlaskaAli]

Oh how I've missed this Alaska so much. Thank you for this such a wonderful vdo clip and all other clips on your channel. 🙏👍😊🇹🇭

[@kokoalaska9888]

I live in anchorage and found this video very informative. Some of the places you mentioned, I’ve never even been and I’ve lived here for years😂. Thank you for what you do💕🚞🚵‍♀️❄️

[@amandadan714]

Hello Koko, how are you doing

[@alexisnewlin6844]

This was so helpful! I am planning a trip there at the end of August, early September and had no idea where to start. Thank you!

[@nevadahiker6661]

My old house in Seward almost made it on the video at 1:19!

[@ThroughMyLens]

Really? That is awesome! I should have asked for Seward recommendations but basically everything was closed when we went

[@nevadahiker6661]

@@ThroughMyLens Hopefully next time! The Peking restaurant serves kung pao halibut!

[@djsal7769]

Alaska is one of the most beautiful place in the world and the nature is amazing. Best time to go there is during summer since the sun doesn't sets still 12AM midnight.

[@WC3isBetterThanReforged]

I lived in Achorage for three years. Talkeetna was my favorite small town and I would recommend eating and staying at the Roadhouse. As for other day trips, I'll mention the three favorite things I did while living there... visiting the Matanuska glacier via ATV tour instead of car, visiting the town of Glacier View on the 4th of July, and hiking Crow Pass (an ambitious overnight hike through the Chugach State Park). Honorable mention day trips include hiking Arctic Valley, rafting 6-Mile Creek and hiking the Butte in Palmer.

[@twistoffate4791]

Thanks for the hotel information. This channel almost never identifies where they stayed and what they thought about their lodgings.

[@brianhay4024]

A great youtube video; concise, well produced and very helpful. Thank you.

[@1suzuki2004]

hi glad you enjoyed alaska .i live in anchorage, i hope some of your subscribers make the trip one day

[@ThroughMyLens]

I hope so too! Alaska is an amazing place!

[@biker5662]

Your videos always make me want to go to the place you are touring in said video!

[@debrajacobson4174]

My daughter and son-in-law took us to Thunderbird Falls. We went to the Farmers Market in Palmer and Anchorage where I was introduced to Reindeer corn dogs. These were delicious. We have gone to Homer where we have slept in a Bed and Breakfast that was the first building built in Homer. We went halibut fishing for the day.

[@Thialeana]

Palmer is a great place to visit too and full of history! It is also right outside of Anchorage. And in the late summer you can go to the Alaska State Fair! :)

[@ThroughMyLens]

Great suggestions, thanks for leaving them! I will have to visit Palmer if I go back!

[@Thialeana]

@@ThroughMyLens Palmer is such a beautiful place too! It's nestled right up by the mountains and you can see them all around Palmer!

[@roamsweethome4895]

Very succinct coverage of the sights. Well done. Btw, Kenai is pronounced KEEN-eye, (my hometown and another interesting one-day trip from Anchorage. Other day trips down towards, and to, the Peninsula are Alyeska Ski Resort (in off season there are numerous hiking trails, the lodge, and chair lifts to some stunning views of the inlet), Girdwood (near Alyeska and a fun walking town with nifty eateries and shops, and Cooper Landing (more trails, Kenai River fishing tours, ATV tours, and Horseback rides),

[@ThroughMyLens]

Thanks for all the great suggestions!

[@KayVgKatTV]

Beautiful place to visit. Nice. On our Bucket list

[@AmbientWalking]

I'm always watching your channel! It's such a great feeling! : )

[@ThroughMyLens]

I'm so glad you like the channel!

[@violetbf3773]

WOW!!!! WOW!!!!! WOW!!!!

[@jennyc1846]

That was just WOW Josh, what a stunning state! Can anyone tell me what that critter was on the rusty roof at Independance Mine? Or didnt anyone else see it? Hope you've done a longer video on Alaska Josh, one of my bucket lists for the next life for sure as I know I wont make it in this one... just beautiful. cheers from Western Australia

[@critters16]

This was great! Thank you so much, you actually made me want to go to Alaska.

[@ThroughMyLens]

It is a pretty amazing spot!

[@lindamartin2045]

Beautiful! Alaska is on my bucket list. I thank you and your dad for the tour 😊.

[@leanoraism]

Hey I may doing this trip but I am on my own, wondering if there are tour groups that I could out and see these things with? Is renting a car super expensive? Can I see a lot without renting a car? Seems like a rental would be a good idea though....I want to go next fall August sept? Any thoughts or advice out there? I love your videos!!!!!!!!!!!1 Hey to your daddy! I lost my pop so many years ago and I am glad he took us camping a lot and to the beach every summer. I cherish all those memories....

[@RaoofH]

Thank you for sharing these wonderful videos!

[@ThroughMyLens]

Glad you like them!

[@lydiak.1254]

This was so helpful. We just got back from a short trip to anchorage and we did the drive to the conservation center. Then we went to the mine but it was snowing so we definitely have to go back in the summer. I wish everything hadn't closed for the season 2 weeks before we arrived. Is there a winter activities in Alaska video?

[@laurameans7904]

Great video 👍

[@johnnyhartdawg6220]

Eagle River visitor center...only about a half hour drive from Anchorage

[@miahmarieeeeee]

Great video

[@ThroughMyLens]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@shelbylynnsmom96]

im moving to anchorage soon

[@4672-m9f]

Brave Bicyclist!!!

[@toshibavoodoo]

Spot 25th!!!!

[@markyuen2312]

Looking forward to your 8 day Alaska road trip video this Saturday (Did I just plug your video??)

[@ThroughMyLens]

haha! Thanks for the plug :)

[@amandadan714]

Hello Mark, how are you doing

[@markyuen2312]

@@amandadan714 Do I know you??

[@amandadan714]

@@markyuen2312 am just a friend

[@amandadan714]

So where are you chatting from

[@Breaking_Bold]

Nice video

[@koloasurf2012]

When did you go there, we want to go but not sure the time to go. thx

[@grahamrankin4725]

We are planning a trip to Fairvanks in winter to see the Aurora then a stop in Homer to visit a friend. Did you make it to Homer?

[@ThroughMyLens]

I didn't get a chance to visit Homer unfortunately.

[@amandadan714]

Hello Graham, how are you doing

[@Harold710]

You mean Bearflanks.

[@plamenbuzinski2583]

Yes Alaska 🇺🇲 l love ❤️ 😂

[@polemeros]

Just spent a week in Alaska. Know what? Finding salmon on a restaurant menu almost impossible. Like going to Italy and unable to eat pasta. Very weird.

[@rhondaz356]

Your videos are always so informative and interesting. The imagery is beautiful. ❄🧊

[@ThroughMyLens]

Very kind of you, thanks for the comment!

[@prowrestlingisart6742]

Spinach bread counts as a healthy vegetable right?

[@ThroughMyLens]

100%, its basically like eating raw kale :)

[@editor3210]

Hello. I am.planning to visit Alaska in June. Where is this dog sled ride and how much does it cost? It is so cool and I do not want to miss it during my vacation.

[@amandadan714]

Hello Editor, how are you doing

[@editor3210]

@@amandadan714 Hello Amanda. I am great. Thanx for asking. How are you?

[@amandadan714]

@@editor3210 am cool thanks

[@amandadan714]

So where are you chatting from

[@editor3210]

@@amandadan714 near Chicago. How about you?

[@rickniles6056]

Very nice, well made and informative video. Thank you. But I did find the use of the slang "merch" super cringey. Suggest avoiding trendy/cliche language as it will make your video dated. Thanks again for helpful video.

[@joshuedixson486]

Kenai is pronounced like “keen eye”

[@amandadan714]

Hello Joshua, how are you doing

[@Harold710]

I think it’s pronounced like Kee-nigh

[@japancountryside1313]

You are like Jeremiah Johnson

[@HERBERTinALASKA]

If you’re really lucky you’ll find a First Nations while in Alaska.

[@amandadan714]

Hello Herbert, how are you doing

[@mypalbill]

Great video as usual! Brings back many fond memories for me. Two really interesting tidbits to share about that Turnagain drive: 1. possibly the only place in the world where you have a chance of spotting mountain goats and whales on the same drive. 2. turnagain arm also boasts one of the largest bore tides in the world. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turnagain_Arm.

[@amandadan714]

Hello Bill, how are you doing