Kincaid Park

Summer time and the fishin is easyat Anchorage lakes stocked with rainbow trout by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Some Anchorage lakes, like Little Campbell Lake in Kincaid Park, provide universal access and are often uncrowded during mid-

Kincaid Park, Coastal Trail

Anchorage trails make for a strong running community. Every summer, thousands turn out in Anchorage for the Mayors Midnite Sun Marathon, which traverses the trails of Anchorages wooded parks and green belts.

Kincaid Park, Paper Birch

Anchorages location in a transitional climatic zone is reflected with the intermingling of Paper Birch (common to dry Interior climes) and Devils Club (common to Alaskan coastal rainforests).

Kincaid Park, Cow Moose With Calves

Better give this family a wide berth! Although commonly appearing very docile, moose (and especially those with calves) should be given plenty of room. Make a wide detour around any moose that you encounter (100 feet or more). You want them to re

Kincaid Park, Devil's Club

A close cousin of ginseng, Devils Club (Echinopanax horridum) is known for its towering stalk, massive maple-like leaves, and ubiquitious thorns up to a inch in length. Like ginseng, Devils Club has been used by Alaskan coastal Natives for medic

Kincaid Park, Observing Moose

While youre capturing the photo of a lifetime on the Coastal Trail, remember that Anchorages paved trails are also frequented by bicyclists who may not be able to see you just around the bend. Whenever on the paved trails of Anchorage, travel on th

Kincaid Park, Porcupine

The working end of a porcupine, also known as kanchee by Native Alaskan Athabaskans. The hollow, grizzled-gray quills of kanchee are used by Native craftspeople in the creation of beaded earrings and fringe for traditional clothing designs. These

Kincaid Park, Northern Yarrow

Aromatic Northern Yarrow bends to gather the northwest-setting summer sun. Long hours of low-angle sunlight along the easily-accessed Anchorage Coastal Trail provide numerous opportunities for the nature photographer. Unlike the Lower 48 mid-latit

Kincaid Park, Daredevil Skateboarder

Twenty-two hours of June daylight in Anchorage can lead to some zany behavior. Many Anchorage-ites try to fit in two days worth of activity in a single day during the long days of summer, and opt to sleep during the darker winter months.

Kincaid Park, Frisbee Golf

Anchorages park system provides a number of courses for the growing game of disc golf. Fore?

Kincaid Park, Roller Skiier

Smooth pavement equals a good glide for an Anchorage roller skier. Muscle-powered wheel sports are pursued by a variety of recreationists on Anchorages 100 miles of paved paths.

Kincaid Park

Anchorages abundance of lakes and waterways provide the perfect practice venue before venturing out into the backcountryor a good excuse to take the afternoon off and enjoy the summer.

Kincaid Park, Little Campbell Lake

Dawn comes early in the mid-summer over Anchorages lakes5AM! Unless you set your alarm, the fish may have to bite without you.

Kincaid Park

Little Campbell Lake hides among the rolling forested hills of Kincaid Park. Only a 10 minute drive from Anchorage International Airport, the area offers a glimpse of remote settings miles away in Alaskas Bush.

Kincaid Park

Little Campbell Lake hides among the rolling forested hills of Kincaid Park. Only a 10 minute drive from Anchorage International Airport, the area offers a glimpse of remote settings miles away in Alaskas Bush.

Kincaid Park, Lekisch Loop

Perennials and annuals bloom in a large rock garden in Kincaid Park. Many community groups and individuals add vibrancy to the Anchorage summer scene with a tradition of northern flower gardening.

Kincaid Park, Lekisch Loop

Interconnected stacked-loops on the Lekisch system at Kincaid Park provide a variety of challenges for all levels of trail-based recreationists. Trail system maps can be obtained at the Kincaid Park chalet or many sporting good stores around Anchor

Kincaid Park, Lekisch Loop

The entrance to the Lekisch multi-purpose trail system at Kincaid Park is graced by a large perennial rock garden. Just a fraction of the massive network of trails at Kincaid Park, the 17 kilometer Lekisch trail system makes for superb summer running, mo

Kincaid Park, Kincaid Chalet

Kincaid Chalet at Kincaid Park is both the jumping off point and terminus for the Anchorage Coastal Trail starting in downtown Anchorage. It also provides great picnicking and outstanding views of Sleeping Lady mountain and Mt. McKinley.

Kincaid Park, Lighted Trail

Unnecessary for trail fun during Alaskas mid-summer eves, Kincaid Park lights wait to guide cross-country skiers through snowy winter nights. Over 40 kilometers of Anchorages 150+ kilometer XC ski trail system are lit for night use during the da

Kincaid Park

Kincaids thick greenery and grassy meadows stand in lush contrast to the darker boreal forests found just a few miles to the east in Anchorages park system. This western-most part of the Anchorage landscape is more typical of the grassy coastal are

Kincaid Park, Cook Inlet View

Wide grass-lined trails in Kincaid Park overlooking Turnagain Arm await the walker, biker, runner, bird-watcher, photographer, poet, and nature-observer within us.

Kincaid Park, Little Campbell Lake

Family fun is to be had down at Anchorages local fishin holesjust dont expect any sunfish or crappie! Anchorages lakes are annually stocked with rainbow trout and fished all year by anglers of all ages and abilities.