Travel and staycation ideas for Anchorage and throughout Alaska

The weather is great, and summer is settling in soon, which means it’s that time of year when everyone is planning their next adventure. Luckily, we live in the best spot for travel and adventure – Alaska! Weekend getaways and staycations are all the thing now – and you can’t get much better than our great state for interesting places to go, fun things to do, and beautiful backdrops to make it memorable. We’ve rounded up a few ideas to help with planning your next getaway.

Lucky for us who live here in the Eagle River, Wasilla and Palmer area that Anchorage is so close. This city is a perfect springboard for just about any kind of adventure, getaway or retreat you might be in the mood for. Flightseeing over Denali, fishing for salmon, spotting eagles or visiting grizzly bears, we’ve got it all. You could also check out calving glaciers and majestic whales on a day cruise. And don’t forget hiking, biking, mountain climbing and other outdoor sports as well.

Here are a few resources you can use to plan and set out on your own adventure:

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Anchorage Named Among Best Cities for Entrepreneurs

Anchorage Makes the List

When it comes to living AND launching a business, you just can’t beat Anchorage. According to the current (April 2017) issue of Entrepreneur Magazine, Anchorage, Alaska was named as one of the 50 Best Cities for Entrepreneurs that help businesses flourish. According to Peter Cohan, an investor and author of Disciplined Growth Strategies, the location entrepreneurs choose is vital to their success. “Beyond a great product, strong marketing and sufficient capital, startups thrive or fizzle depending on their environment and the people in them,” he said.

Entrepreneur Magazine partnered with Livability.com to compile the data that led to this list, looking closely at a wide variety of issues that affect business creation and growth including employment rate, affordable homes, per capita spending, commute times, safety, diversity, rates of healthcare coverage, wage growth, household income growth, and more.

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