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Eagle River, Alaska

In the land of the midnight sun, the great land that is known as Alaska offers spectacular vistas to its inhabitants and visitors. And the Eagle River area offers a full taste of all that Alaska has to offer. Here, is the natural habitat for moose, the black and brown bear, the Dall sheep, mountain goats and numerous other small Alaskan animals.

Chugiak - Eagle River stands as the gateway to Chugach State Park, one of America's four largest state parks, providing more than 495,000 acres of natural beauty. This park is pristine in its beauty, and provides a bridge between the city of Anchorage, and the wilderness that is Alaska. The park provides mountain hiking and ski trails through alpine tundra. Eagle River provides canoeing, kayaking and guided raft trips down its scenic course. You can camp along the banks at the Eagle River State Campground, and enjoy the fishing. Mirror Lake Wayside in the summer offers fishing and is often full of swimmers due to its shallow lakebed retaining the warmth of the summer sun.

The family can enjoy an afternoon hike to Thunderbird Falls Trailhead to see spectacular falls in the narrow canyon.

The Eklutna Lake offers excellent views of wildlife and provides all the power for Anchorage. This is the largest lake in this area, and is fed by the Eklutna Glacier. The lake provides several camping, picnicking and hiking spots for residents and visitors.

At the northern end of the Eagle River, is the Eklutna Village Athabascan Park. This is the site of the first building in Anchorage, the Russian Orthodox Church, built in the 1830's. Of special interest are the brightly colored spirit houses that rise above the graves in the ancestral burial ground near the church. It is not just the wilderness that Eagle River has to offer. Many festivals are hosted annually throughout the year, providing many community-sponsored events. And the town itself has a six- screen movie theater, a bowling alley, an Olympic - sized skating rink, a swimming pool, and a museum.

Come and join us in Eagle River!

Check out these links for more information:

Chugiak-Eagle River, Anchorage and Mat-Su Valley Alaska
Alaska Weather
Reference Guide to Alaska
Anchorage School District

About the Area

	Eagle River Nature Center
	Municipal Parks
	UAA-Eagle River

Fun Things To Do

	Iditarod Sled Dog Race
	Alaska Adventures Kayak Rentals, Snow Machine Tours
	Great Fishing

About the State

	Dept. of Community & Economic Development
	Department of Motor Vehicles
	See Alaska
	Water and Wastewater Info for Alaska