The Top 16 Natural Monuments around Anchorage
Anchorage’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 16
beautiful natural monuments around Anchorage. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments around Anchorage. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: September 30, 2025
For most people, the broad, sandy shoreline of Portage Lake marks the turnaround point of this hike — or the perfect picnic spot. The glacier is not terrible active but …
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The Earthquake Park reminds and informs about the worst earthquake that hit the North American continent so far.
The quake began on March 27, 1964 at 5:36 p.m. and shook …
The quake began on March 27, 1964 at 5:36 p.m. and shook …
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Portage Pass has been historically used by Alaska Natives, Russian fur traders, and early settlers. Currently it is used as a migratory route for birds and as a recreational opportunity …
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Before construction of the tunnel, people would take a boat or sled across Portage glacier lake and carry (hence: portage) their loads across this easy pass to reach Whittier.
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The Crow Pass Trail, which follows part of the historic Iditarod Trail, is one of the most renowned hikes in the Chugach mountain range. Taking in magnificent Alaskan scenery, it …
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