Things to do in Southcentral Alaska

The reflection of mountains on a calm body of water

NPS Aric Hudson

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.

head portion of the grizzly bear display in the alaska public lands information center

A grizzly bear and sharp-shinned hawk in the Anchorage Alaska Center.

Bird Festivals
Bird festivals can be found throughout Alaska during all seasons of the year.
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Gold can be found in many ways and places in AK!
Click here for more information about gold mining or panning in Alaska!
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Kodiak Public Cabins
Find out about cabins in the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge.
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Traveling in Moose Country
Learn tips to stay safe in moose country.
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Activities
There is much to do on Alaska's public lands! Click here for information about various activities.
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Did You Know?
Boreal felt lichen (Erioderma pedicellatum), the most endangered lichen in the world, was discovered in Denali National Park in 2007. Currently only existing in Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, and Alaska, it grows on balsam fir on moist slopes with moss and is highly sensitive to atmospheric pollution.