Alaska Guide

Easy and scenic

Big views without the elevation gain.

Anchorage · Low-Effort Arrival DayAn easy first day in AlaskaWhat to do the day you land, what to skip, and how to arrive without burning the trip's first evening.Read guide →
Trail of Blue Ice · Portage ValleyTrail of Blue IceAn easy way to actually experience Portage Valley instead of just driving through it — a developed path good for walking or biking, useful in sections.Read guide →
Explorer Glacier · Portage ValleyExplorer GlacierOne of the easiest glacier sightings on the whole Portage drive — visible along the approach, no walking or stopping required.Read guide →
Anchorage · Coastal TrailTony Knowles Coastal TrailA paved multi-use trail along Anchorage's coastline — flexible enough for an hour or an entire afternoon, on foot or on a bike.Read guide →
Eklutna Lake · Chugach State ParkA day at Eklutna LakeA long turquoise lake in the Chugach with an easy shoreline trail, roughly between Anchorage and the Valley.Read guide →
Summit Lake · Hatcher PassSummit Lake at Hatcher PassA small alpine tarn near the top of Hatcher Pass Road, with a short, easy trail around the shore and a bluff view beyond — one of the easiest ways to get the high-alpine Hatcher Pass experience without committing to a hike.Read guide →

Where these days happen

Easy and scenic, on the map

Highlighted below. Both Cozihaus bases stay on the map so you can see which one each day runs easier from.

Approximate areas, drawn for direction rather than to scale. Exact addresses are shared once a stay is confirmed.

Cozihaus on Blodgett LakeA natural base for Valley and northbound exploring — Hatcher Pass, Palmer, Talkeetna, and beyond.
Cozihaus in SpenardA natural base for Anchorage and Turnagain Arm — city experiences, the Chugach, Girdwood, Portage, and Whittier.

What this stay reaches

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