1. Local bus service to Anchorage and surrounding area.
2. Chugach State Park, Eagle River Visitor Center Museum on
Wildlife, numerous wilderness trails, enjoy wildlife viewing and
wildflowers.
3. Hike the famous Crow Creek Pass trail.
4. Canoe or raft the scenic and wild Eagle River.
5. Visit the beautiful Thunderbird Falls near the Native Village of
Eklutna and visit the Eklutna Village Athabascan Park and see the
historic St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church dating back to the
1830's. oldest building in the Anchorage area.
6. Various state park campgrounds: Eagle River, Peters Creek and
Eklutna Lake.
7. Close to two major military installations for the military and
retired military visitors.
8.Three major hospitals in the area.
Seasonal Attractions
FEBRUARY- Fur Rendezvous, ten days of fun with the Alaska winter.
World Champion sled dog race and auto ice racing. Carnival rides,
Alaskan fur auction, numerous museum displays and fun events.
MARCH - Iditarod sled dog race from Anchorage to Nome, 1049 miles with
Eagle River designated as checkpoint No. 1. See the
beautiful dogs that make this trek each year.
JULY - Local Bear Paw Festival featuring community activities, parade,
games and contests.
MAY thru SEPTEMBER - Excellent fishing in area lakes and rivers.
