At the Centennial Campground, you will find a hidden gem, the Pena Park Market. With a small…read morecommunity of Hmong living in Anchorage, there is a farmers market here that meets every weekend (but only during the summer) that sell cooked food and home grown produce. Not realizing that there was a Hmong farmers market that meets here, my husband and I just happened to see it when we were driving Glenn Highway and decided to exit and check it out. We arrived on a Saturday late morning in August, around 11:35 am. We were able to find parking and browsed all the vendor tables with our little girl dog. Some of the food items (that seems to be commonly sold at most of the vendor tables) include pork belly, naab vaam (sweetened coconut dessert drink that consist of tapioca pearls, cendol, and other toppings mixed in that is very colorful), papaya salad, spring rolls, sticky rice and various skewers of meat. After looking at all the vendors that were selling food, we ended up just deciding to choose the very last one we saw and purchased: Naab vaam, $5- Both my husband and I enjoyed this drink and thought the price was fair. Chicken Rice Noodle Soup, $5- Because it was quite windy on the day we came and also raining (August is quite a wet month here in Anchorage), we ended up deciding to purchase this nice and hot soup. This reminded me of congee, even though this is made with noodle instead of rice (it had the same taste as congee). This was served in a tall styrofoam cup which was a good size for the 2 of us. Spring Rolls, $6- This came in an order of 3 (and was the same price as other vendors). The spring rolls we picked up were made with imitation crab, some kind of pork (which I think is that Vietnamese pork loaf that I have had in other spring rolls back at home), slices of cucumber and rice noodle. Honestly, I thought these rolls were okay but probably would not pick this filling again. ------------------------------ (Total= $16) The vendor we purchased from had an option to pay either by cash or by Venmo. I paid via Venmo (I did see that some of the other vendor tables had a "Cash Only" sign, just so you know if you come by). Unfortunately this Hmong farmers market is done for the season (check out https://www.facebook.com/PenaParkMarket/ for updates) but highly recommend checking it out next summer for those that live in this area. Overall, we had a great experience and would come back if we lived here.

For $25, we were expecting nice accommodations and clean bathrooms. Instead, we were met with…read moreridiculously overgrown camping areas, a noisy highway all night long, and only one working bathroom (which was not clean or nice btw). We arrived after 10pm, so there was no one in the front office. But there's a code on the bathroom that was not mentioned to us on the phone or in our online reservation pass. So we had to wait patiently outside until a kind soul came along and would share the code with us. Would not recommend this place. It's not even close to downtown like it claims. I'd suggest a nice campsite slightly out of town, if you're gonna drive 20 minutes anyway.

I have a lot to say about this campground, but I just want to write a quick review for the time…read morebeing. Porcupine Campground in Hope is my favorite, but Trail River is a very close second. It has all the things I love - outstanding views of the mountains; tons of trees; relatively private, large sites that can accommodate RV's; not one but two impressive bodies of water; plenty of places to explore and NO CELL SERVICE. The campground is in the middle of nowhere (Crown Point, which essentially doesn't exist since it doesn't have a zip code.) It's at mile 24.2 of the Seward Highway, about halfway between Moose Pass and Seward. GPS coordinates are GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude): 60.41472, -149.38028 60°24'53"N, 149°22'49"W This is a huge campground with about 80 sites on 3 loops. But even so, reservations on summer weekends are pretty much a necessity. Sites are $18 a day. Make reservations here: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/trail-river/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=70678 The best campsites are on Kenai Lake (see my close up shots of the map), almost all of which are tent-only sites. Only 2 RV sites are on Kenai Lake, #72 and 70. 73 is also near the lake. Ironically, none of the campsites are on the Trail River. You have to drive, bike or walk down the Trail River access road a little ways to view the MAGNIFICENT river, which is in my opinion, more beautiful than the Kenai and Russian Rivers. The plants here are really interesting. And I heard more bird song than I've heard anywhere else I've camped. I awoke every morning to the most beautiful sounds. Really I want to write so much more about how awesome Trail River is, but I'm tired from camping. LOL If you have any questions, PM me.

We decided to go camping last minute with the kids on a Friday after work. We packed up and started…read moredriving, not knowing where we would camp. We drove by two others and found Trail River Campground, found a spot that wasn't reserved, and set up camp. It was spacious and clean with all things ready--fire pit, table, and tent space. For a last-minute camp trip, it worked out great, and we had fun. We would visit again and recommend to others.

It's not a fancy place, but it's clean and offers showers and laundry. When you're on the road,…read morethose things are nice to come by! It's also very close to the airport, making it an ideal last stop before flying home. And it's dog friendly! The folks running it were super nice and accommodating to us asking to be moved from our original spot (slightly creepy camper next door) and they keep the facilities really clean. No views, no fires, nothing fancy - but an efficient spot for a clean up and a decent nights sleep.

Good location, easy access to downtown and fishing creek. Very clean 24/7 showering and laundry…read morefacility were great! Trains don't run after 11pm, so didn't bother us one bit.

We wanted to stay at Brooks Lodge, but we didn't start planning this trip NEARLY far enough in…read moreadvance to get a room here. That being said, we still had the opportunity to stop by here while visiting Katmai National Park. Located in the main area of the park in Brooks Camp, Brooks Lodge also offers meals for anyone visiting the park. We came for lunch, and if I recall, it was $32/person for full access to the buffet bar. They had salad, soup, crab cakes, and a burger bar among other things. The food was actually really good. I was expecting just average food considering it was buffet style, but the flavor was great. Staff managed the bar well, routinely switching out trays to ensure everything stayed appropriate temperature. There was also a comfortable sitting area around the fire pit along with a small bar. Clean bathrooms, always a positive. If you can book a room here, enjoy your stay. Otherwise, stop by for lunch. The food is tasty.

Brooks Falls absolutely exceeded my already high expectations. The Park Service runs a very…read moreprofessional and organized operation. Rangers and staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. The lodge and campground are clean and in great shape. The lodge serves a very good (if pricey) buffet and even has a an excellent little bar! The campsites are in great shape in a beautiful area. Can't say much about the cabins, as we didn't stay in them, but the camping experience was excellent. Well worth the trip!! Oh, and the bears weren't bad either!!!

We enjoyed staying here when we visited Anchorage. They had clean showers and the cheapest onsite…read morelaundry in all of our travels. The place is a little dated though. We liked that they had security, as it's a rough area of town. Unfortunately they do not have fire pits to make a campfire.

Nice rv park staff is super friendly We had a back in site…read more182 along the fence the pavilion was in front Super quiet and clean We would stay here again

Get Up and Go Explorer was a wonderful and affordable opportunity for adventurous people to…read moreexperience the beauty of Alaska. Sea kayaking, white water rafting, canoeing, hiking, glacier walking, 8 seater plane to view Mount Denali and more! The guide's mannerism with people was friendly, yet professional. He provided activities suitable for all levels of fitness, as well as meals that were fantastic and healthy. Lodging was above basic and clean. Communication with this company was timely and much appreciated. Whether you are single, a couple, or a family, I highly recommend seeing Alaska in the action!

Get Up & Go Tours is the bomb! We just got back from the Family Adventure tour where we hiked…read moreevery day, kayaked, trekked a glacier, and took a day cruise where we watched a calving glacier and saw more whale than I could count. We also saw puffins, orcas, bears, sea lions, and so much more. We stayed in quaint little cabins next to the water. At every turn, I was in awe of what I was seeing and doing. Best of all, Get Up & Go did ALL THE WORK! The entire trip was perfectly planned and executed. And our guide, Ray -- holy cow! He was so genuine and kind and knowledgable. He took the time to get to know us as individuals and treated us like family -- intuitively picking up on each of our unique needs and preferences. He made us great meals, taught us a ton about Alaska, and kept us all on track. I seriously cannot imagine a better guide!!!

This is such a beautiful state park. I had the pleasure to go here during my stay in Alaska. I…read morewould highly recommend going and just taking it the beautiful site.

I still stand by my original statement that Chugach State Patk is the best park about living in…read moreAnchorage. However, many of the lane expansion and safety measures that are ongoing on Seward Highway do and will a have lasting impact on much of the easily accessible entry points of the park. Some of my favorite points, such as Windy Corner, are going to be completely eliminated in one of the lane expansion projects for the highway, with no plans for remediation or replacement. For Tourists, I would also like to point out another very impoont I failed to mention in my previous review. Make VERY CAREFUL REVIEW OF STATE AND FEDERAL website maps to be sure you understand where the boundaries between Chugach STATE forest and Chugach NATIONAL forest are. This will ensure you understand fees and the location of campsites, cabins, and accessibility.