The Fourth of July may be behind us, but summer is still heating up. Here are nine ways to enjoy this weekend.

Kayaking around Anchorage, Alaska means enjoying the rivers, lakes and even arms of the Cook Inlet in the summer. See where to launch and even where you might encounter beluga whales from your ...

Alaska's vast wilderness calls to adventurers worldwide, and Anchorage serves as the perfect launch pad for exploring this magnificent state. Whether you're dreaming of glacier-carved fjords, hoping ...

The six- to 15-day packages spotlight mountains, glaciers, coastal scenery and communities across the state. Railbookers offers 8 Alaska itineraries for summer: Travel Weekly Toggle navigation ...

Celebrating local talent and solstice, Girdwood Brewing Co. will be hosting live music in their beer garden. Tickets are $20, no dogs are permitted. Enjoy the solstice while overlooking Anchorage ...

Alaska Airlines announced plans for weekly nonstop service from San Diego to Anchorage next summer. The Saturday flight will leave San Diego at 9 a.m. and arrive in Anchorage at 1:45 p.m.

According to the calendar, it's summer in Alaska, ... Wesley Early covers Anchorage at Alaska Public Media. Reach him at wearly@alaskapublic.org or 907-550-8421.

He said other hotels are also filling up fast. “It’s going to be a big year,” Popp said. Independent traveler expectations high. Cruise ships bring about half of Alaska’s summer guests.