Nestled in two major river valleys in Southcentral Alaska, the Chugiak/Eagle River area is surrounded by beautiful Alaska wilderness. It is a place of proximity to an urban area, as well as to the experience of the pristine Alaskan wilderness.

The community is known statewide as the gateway to Chugach State Park, 495 thousand acres of rugged untouched terrain, and home to brown and black bear, moose, wolves, wolverine, lynx, fox, porcupine, beaver, spawning salmon, and a wide variety of birds including the majestic Bald Eagle.

Downtown Eagle River and business areas in Chugiak/ Peters Creek have a variety of shops providing all necessary amenities. Most all goods and services are available locally but if you can't find that "special something," the downtown area of Anchorage is located approximately 12 miles to the south. The community is connected with Anchorage via a modern fully lit six lane highway which traverses natural and scenic lands.

Outdoor recreational activities abound in the Chugiak/Eagle River area. Extensive State and Municipal parklands offer excellent hiking, climbing (including glacier climbing), canoeing, rafting, fishing, camping, picnicking, swimming, and kayaking opportunities. There are backcountry bike trails available for the biking enthusiast and these trails double as cross country ski trails during the winter months. Sled dog training trails are available and certain parkland has been designated for use by all-terrain vehicles and snowmachines; and, just 15 minutes away from downtown Eagle River is Alpenglow at Arctic Valley, a challenging downhill skiing facility.

• Eklutna Historical Park
• Alaska State Fair
• Eagle River Nature Center
• Alaska Railroad
• Iditarod Dog Sled Race
• Anchorage Fur Rendezvous
• Anchorage Bed & Breakfast Association - Travel Partners
• Polar Plunge
• Musk Ox Farm
• Alaska Museum of Natural History
• Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
• Alaska Native Heritage Center
• Denali National Park & Preserve
• Matanuska Valley Convention & Visitor's Bureau
• City of Eagle River, Alaska
• Anchorage, Alaska Convention & Visitor's Bureau
• City of Palmer, Alaska
• City of Wasilla, Alaska
• Alaska Shuttle, 24 Hour Service - (907) 338-8888
• Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
• Eagle River Weather
• Glacier and Wildlife Explorer Tour
• TravelAlaska.com
• The Alaska App - 350 audio guides, 500 videos and 10,000 photos. Know what you’re getting before you visit.