Anchorage Trip Overview
This is the perfect tour if you are looking to go on an easy hike, learn about flora & fauna, and see a lovely waterfall. You will experience the incredible diversity of vegetation in a mixed boreal and coastal rainforest. Species like giant spruce, paper birch, and aspens reign from above while alders, willows, and devil’s club dominate the understory. Lichens, fungi, berries, and mosses are waiting to be explored, and we will teach you all about them.
Highlights:
• Take a nature walk to Chugach State Park’s photogenic, Barbara Falls!
• An easy, brief, and compelling experience designed for all to enjoy.
• Perfect for families with children!
• Learn about boreal forests and glaciated valleys through the voice of a naturalist.
• Opportunity for wildlife sightings, including moose, bear, and birds.
• Provisions include a prepacked snack, courtesy of Kat’s Epic Trail Bites.
This is a great way to spend a moment in the wild of Alaska. Truly, a must-do!
Are you ready? Book today!
Additional Info
Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Anchorage, United States
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Anchorage, Alaska, United States
This is the perfect tour if you are looking to go on an easy hike, learn about flora & fauna, and see a lovely waterfall. You will experience the incredible diversity of vegetation in a mixed boreal and coastal rainforest. Species like giant spruce, paper birch, and aspens reign from above while alders, willows, and devil’s club dominate the understory. Lichens, fungi, berries, and mosses are waiting to be explored, and we will teach you all about them.
Highlights:
• Take a nature walk to Chugach State Park’s photogenic, Barbara Falls!
• An easy, brief, and compelling experience designed for all to enjoy.
• Perfect for families with children!
• Learn about boreal forests and glaciated valleys through the voice of a naturalist.
• Opportunity for wildlife sightings, including moose, bear, and birds.
• Provisions include a prepacked snack, courtesy of Kat’s Epic Trail Bites.
This is a great way to spend a moment in the wild of Alaska. Truly, a must-do!
Are you ready? Book today!
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Barbara Falls, Ken Logan Circle, Eagle River, Anchorage, AK 99577
We first start the tour by visiting Barbara Falls where you can feel the cool, refreshing spray of glaciated water. After stocking up a store of photos to show your friends, we will cross South Fork Eagle River and take a short 1.5 mile walk while stopping to learn about plants and animals along the way. There is an opportunity to see moose, small mammals, birds, and maybe even a bear! We will have you back to the city in plenty of time to visit our great local restaurants, or maybe even take a museum or brewery tour.
Transportation included in total time of tour:
(1 hour transportation & 2 hours walking)
Duration: 2 hours
