Anchorage, Alaska is the fourth largest area in the United States - larger than the smallest state in the U.S. (Rhode Island). Anchorage clocks in at around 1,700 square miles.
The Portage Glacier is known as one of the most accessible glaciers in Alaska sitting on the end of Portage Lake. Not only is the sheer beauty of the glacier jaw-dropping, but so is its size – miles long and over 10 stories high.
The Tony Knowles Coastal Trail is an 11-mile trail located in Downtown Anchorage. With multiple inlets throughout the city, the trail allows you to walk, run, or bike all 11 miles or just a small portion.