Pick a day to get away: 4 day trips from Anchorage

Melting snow and bears emerging from hibernation can only mean one thing: spring is here. From wildlife cruises to flightseeing excursions, Anchorage is the jumping-off point for adventure. Stay at The Historic Anchorage Hotel to easily access four outdoor escapes:

• Hike Lake George Glacier near Portage Valley.

• Soar over walrus and bears on flightseeing tours of the Alaska Peninsula.

• Mush on with Talkeetna dog sled tours.

• Watch gray whales on a Seward day cruise.

Make reservations to unwind at the cozy hotel after the day’s activities or stroll through the animated downtown restaurant scene before calling it a night.

– Terri Russi, Historic Anchorage Hotel