Tim's Guidebook
Hiking/biking
A great scenic opportunity for walking, hiking, bike riding. This location is between Anchorage and our home. Roughly an hour drive.
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Eklutna Lake
A great scenic opportunity for walking, hiking, bike riding. This location is between Anchorage and our home. Roughly an hour drive.
Minutes from our front door the Settlers Bay Coastal Park is currently under development. It is a series of man and UTV made trails that traverse alongside Knik Arm on the mud/hay flats. Bring your muck boots and prepare for spectacular mountain and ocean views.
Settlers Bay Coastal Park
South Settlers Bay DriveMinutes from our front door the Settlers Bay Coastal Park is currently under development. It is a series of man and UTV made trails that traverse alongside Knik Arm on the mud/hay flats. Bring your muck boots and prepare for spectacular mountain and ocean views.
Hatcher Pass is riddled with beginner and advanced hiking and climbing opportunities!! From our home near the inlet, it is about a 45minute drive into the mountains. Hatcher Pass Lodge is also a quaint location for lunch while enjoying the view. Interested in some Alaskan Mining history- check out Gold Cord Mine while you’re there!!
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Hatcher Pass Lodge
Gold Cord RoadHatcher Pass is riddled with beginner and advanced hiking and climbing opportunities!! From our home near the inlet, it is about a 45minute drive into the mountains. Hatcher Pass Lodge is also a quaint location for lunch while enjoying the view. Interested in some Alaskan Mining history- check out Gold Cord Mine while you’re there!!
Crevasse-Moraine is a local go-to for casual walks. If your looking for a spot to get the kids and dogs out in the fresh air- this is a great location.
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Crevasse-Moraine Trailhead
North Loma Prieta DriveCrevasse-Moraine is a local go-to for casual walks. If your looking for a spot to get the kids and dogs out in the fresh air- this is a great location.
Food scene
Settlers Bay Lodge is about five minutes from our home just off KGB road. It has fine dining, bar and grill, and hosts various special events. This restaurant has Mountain View’s and if one looks close enough while sitting on their outdoor dining deck you might catch a glimpse of our home and airstrip.
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Settlers Bay Lodge
5801 S Knik Goose Bay RdSettlers Bay Lodge is about five minutes from our home just off KGB road. It has fine dining, bar and grill, and hosts various special events. This restaurant has Mountain View’s and if one looks close enough while sitting on their outdoor dining deck you might catch a glimpse of our home and airstrip.
Looking for a scenic drive from your doorstep with end of the road entertainment and food? Tug Bar is a personality of its own. A local dive bar with live bands and weekend karaoke located at mile 18.5 KGB road. If you’re up for some true old timer Alaskan spirit- this is your place.
Tug Bar & Liquor-Goose Bay Inn
Looking for a scenic drive from your doorstep with end of the road entertainment and food? Tug Bar is a personality of its own. A local dive bar with live bands and weekend karaoke located at mile 18.5 KGB road. If you’re up for some true old timer Alaskan spirit- this is your place.
One of our favorite road side coffee shops. It’s only 5 minutes from the house, just up the hill, in the gas station parking lot. Local roasters who sell coffee, treats, even beans. Support local and grab a great cup of Joe. Before hitting the road on your next adventure.
The Perfect Start
5721 South Knik Goose Bay RoadOne of our favorite road side coffee shops. It’s only 5 minutes from the house, just up the hill, in the gas station parking lot. Local roasters who sell coffee, treats, even beans. Support local and grab a great cup of Joe. Before hitting the road on your next adventure.
Sightseeing
Our guide book wouldn’t be complete if we didn’t mention Talkeetna Air Taxi! Looking for an exciting once in a lifetime adventure flight into the Alaska Range to view some of the tallest mountains in our country?! TAT is the place! Talkeetna is located an hour and a half from your doorstep, north bound on the Parks Hwy. When booking a flight- tell them Tim sent you.
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Denali National Park and Talkeetna Air Taxi
14212 E 2nd StOur guide book wouldn’t be complete if we didn’t mention Talkeetna Air Taxi! Looking for an exciting once in a lifetime adventure flight into the Alaska Range to view some of the tallest mountains in our country?! TAT is the place! Talkeetna is located an hour and a half from your doorstep, north bound on the Parks Hwy. When booking a flight- tell them Tim sent you.
The beautiful Matanuska Glacier! It’s roughly a two hour drive from our home but the time spent in the car- you’ll be staring out the window the entire trip!! Book a glacier traverse or maybe a zip line tour for when you get there!
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Matanuska Glacier
30820 West Glenn HighwayThe beautiful Matanuska Glacier! It’s roughly a two hour drive from our home but the time spent in the car- you’ll be staring out the window the entire trip!! Book a glacier traverse or maybe a zip line tour for when you get there!
Activity
Check out the the Reindeer Farm! Another upside to this activity is it is right next to a local hiking favorite- The Butte, a great hiking opportunity for novice hikers, with exceptional views of the Matanuska-Susitna Valley once at the top.
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Reindeer Farm
5561 Bodenburg LoopCheck out the the Reindeer Farm! Another upside to this activity is it is right next to a local hiking favorite- The Butte, a great hiking opportunity for novice hikers, with exceptional views of the Matanuska-Susitna Valley once at the top.
Located minutes from your doorstep! This is a great golfing location that also has lots of summertime social and musical events!
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Settlers Bay Golf Course
7307 S Frontier DrLocated minutes from your doorstep! This is a great golfing location that also has lots of summertime social and musical events!
Want to get off the beaten path, but didn’t bring the toys you need to achieve it? No worries, you can find it at Alaska Toy Rental.
Alaska Toy Rental
1855 S Chugach StWant to get off the beaten path, but didn’t bring the toys you need to achieve it? No worries, you can find it at Alaska Toy Rental.
Shopping
If your needing groceries during your stay, 3 Bears is like an Alaskan offshoot of Costco.
If you’re needing groceries during your stay, 3 Bears is like an Alaskan off shoot of Costco. It is about 5 minutes from the house.
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Three Bears Alaska
3950 S Knik Goose Bay RdIf you’re needing groceries during your stay, 3 Bears is like an Alaskan off shoot of Costco. It is about 5 minutes from the house.