16 Amazing Places You Can Go On One Tank Of Gas In Alaska
By Courtney|Published November 13, 2016
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Living and loving life in Alaska, Courtney enjoys living a happy life based on simple principles; work hard, be kind, stay humble. She is an avid dog lover with hobbies that include running, fly fishing, hiking & snowboarding.
Although Alaska is widely undeveloped with a limited road system, that doesn’t limit the fascinating amount of beauty that can be found all throughout the state. In fact, just about every single place that you venture to in the last frontier has a way of spoiling you with eye-candy along the way. These 16 majestic places happen to stand out in a way that is only explainable once you’ve experienced them in person. So load up and get ready to hit the open road, without having to open your wallet.
42 winding mountain miles from Anchorage is this truly beautiful location. Enjoy a day hike, mountain biking or an overnight camping excursion before heading back home on that same tank of gas that you started the day off with.
Located just 60 miles from Alaska's largest city of Anchorage, the town of Whittier is perfect for soaking up incredible views of Prince William Sound overlooking the boat harbor.
114 miles away from Anchorage is the super groovy little idyllic town of Talkeetna. Have breakfast at the roadhouse and enjoy beautiful views of Denali on a clear day.
Just 40 miles away from Anchorage is the best skiing and snowboarding in the state at Alyeska Resort. Finish off the day with dinner at the Double Musky or Jack Sprat and you'll be considering yourself the luckiest person in the last frontier.
Drive along one of the most scenic highways in America before stopping at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and then turning around and heading back home. Talk about the most perfect day trip!
About 95 miles away from Anchorage is this picture-perfect place where you will feel like you are completely submerged in the "real" Alaska. Spend the day hiking at the glacier before turning around and heading back home.
From Cooper Landing to Homer, Seward, Soldotna, Kenai and everywhere in between - The Kenai, Alaska's Playground is filled with enchanting places to explore on just one tank of gas.
If you live in or around the Anchorage bowl and the mountains happen to be calling, then you must take your one tank of gas and head to the 495,204 Chugach State Park.
This phenomenal 6,908,540-acre forest is accessible in many areas throughout southcentral Alaska, and you'll definitely want to visit. The views of glistening glaciers from Seward or Prince William Sound are sure to blow your socks off.
61 miles from Fairbanks will lead you to this epic hot springs and fascinating aurora ice museum. We love this place the best during the snowy winter months!
Only 17 miles from the town of Fairbanks to this utterly magical place in the North Pole. Bring the kiddos to meet Santa, Mrs. Claus and the reindeer this holiday season.
With only 45 miles of road in Juneau, you can probably drive back a forth a couple times on one tank of gas. Stop along the way and enjoy a beautiful hike in the Tongass National Forest or at the Mendenhall Glacier.
Only 38 road miles are accessible on this remote island, so use that tank of gas wisely and get to exploring all the cool streets and picturesque views.
