About My Area
 

ANCHORAGE 

Anchorage is the largest city in Alaska. It resides between the Knik and Turnagain arms of the Cook Inlet and the wilderness terrain of the Chugach Mountains. Two hundred and forty thousand people reside there, 40% of the state's population. Within the municipal boundaries lie 1,995 square miles of land.Anchorage, Eagle River and Girdwood, Alaskais also considered the financial, communications, and transportation center of Alaska. In 1951,Anchorage, Eagle River and Girdwood, AlaskaInternational Airport was completed-this madeAnchorage, Eagle River and Girdwood, Alaskathe hub of International travel between the North Pacific and Asia. On January 3,1959 the United States Congress voted Alaska into statehood. In 2002,Anchorage, Eagle River and Girdwood, Alaskawas named an All American City by the National Civic League. 

There are over 30 lakes in theAnchorage, Eagle River and Girdwood, Alaskaarea that are stocked with fish by the fish and game administration. As soon as spring breaks, the anglers are out in abundance to try their luck. Of course there are plenty of fish to go around. 

Glaciers abound within a short distance of Anchorage. The number one attraction in theAnchorage, Eagle River and Girdwood, Alaskaarea is Portage Glacier. Some of the many attractions of theAnchorage, Eagle River and Girdwood, Alaskaarea are the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, Fur Rendezvous Winter Festival, Native Youth Olympics, Alaska Native Heritage Center, and much more. 

EAGLE RIVER AND CHUGIAK 

Eagle River and Chugiak are located about 12 miles north of downtown Anchorage. During the years of the cold war, because of its strategic location, the population of this area grew tremendously due to the influx of military personnel and the civilian workers needed to support them. The Trans-Alaska Oil Pipeline was responsible for almost doubling the population of the Chugiak-Eagle River area. It remains a major economic factor to the present day. 

Some of the attractions in the area are, Thunderbird Falls, Eklutna Village, and the Chugiak State Park Visitors Center. Municipal parklands in the area offer almost every kind of outdoor activity. 

GIRDWOOD 

Girdwood is 35 miles southwest of downtown Anchorage. Girdwood started off as a small gold mining town, and because of its great location near Mt. Alyeska and its magnificent scenery it became Alaska's only year-round resort city. The drive to Girdwood fromAnchorage, Eagle River and Girdwood, Alaskais an attraction all by itself .The Seward Highway links the two cities. 

Girdwood is mainly a resort area with all the amenities that go along with it. A dining experience no one should miss is the four-diamond-rated Seven Glaciers Restaurant, almost to the peak of Mount Alyeska. It is accessible only by aerial tram. 

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