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Things to do in Southcentral Alaska
 
Steps leading up a scenic hill.
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There are lots of places to catch a great view in Southcentral!

Welcome to Southcentral Alaska! Southcentral is home to the state's largest city, Anchorage, with a population of over 260 thousand people... that's about 40 percent of the state's total population! Southcentral has a wealth of outdoor opportunities... whether you enjoy history, roughing it in the wilderness, or simply taking a pleasant hike.  

Pick a location below to see options for outdoor (and some indoor) adventures.



Select a location: Anchorage, Homer, Seward, or Valdez, to see what things there are to do

Select a Location to view options for recreational opportunities.
Biker on Denali Park Road.
Cycling Alaska
Alaska is home to some of the best places to bike in the North.
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Shorebirds taking flight in Cordova, Alaska
Bird Festivals
Bird festivals can be found throughout Alaska during all seasons of the year.
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Hundreds of gold flakes in a green pan.
Gold Fever
Find out more information on gold mining or panning in Alaska!
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A kayaker paddles quietly in front of snow-covered mountains in Kenai Fjords National Park.
Activities
There is much to do on Alaska's public lands!  Click here for information about various activities.
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Tongass National Forest Did You Know?
The Tongass National Forest of southeast Alaska is the largest National Forest in the United States at 17 million acres.