Anchorage

Anchorage was established in 1914 as a railroad construction port for the Alaska Railroad, which was built between 1915 and 1923. Ship Creek Landing, where the railroad headquarters was located, quickly became a tent city; Anchorage was incorporated on November 23, 1920. The city's economy in the 1920s centered around the railroad. Between the 1930s and the 1950s, the city experienced massive growth as air transportation and the military became increasingly important. Merrill Field opened in 1930, and Anchorage International Airport opened in 1951. Elmendorf Air Force Base and Fort Richardson were constructed in the 1940s.
The Good Friday or "Great Alaska" Earthquake on March 27, 1964. View of Fourth Avenue

On March 27, 1964, Anchorage was hit by the moment magnitude 9.2 Good Friday Earthquake, which killed 115 Alaskans and caused $1.8 billion in damage (2007 U.S. dollars). The earth-shaking event lasted nearly five minutes; most structures that failed remained intact the first few minutes, then failed with repeated flexing. Rebuilding dominated the city in the mid 1960s.

In 1968, oil was discovered in Prudhoe Bay, and the resulting oil boom spurred further growth in Anchorage. In 1975, Anchorage merged with Eagle River, Girdwood, Glen Alps, and several other communities. The merger expanded the city, known officially as the Municipality of Anchorage. The city continued to grow in the 1980s, and capital projects and an aggressive beautification campaign took place.

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Sportman's Air Service2012-11-19
Located in Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Sportman's Air Service based in Anchorage, Alaska offers fishing, float trips, Alaska bear viewing and hunting. Fly out from Lake hood sea plane base in Anchorage to remote fishing destinations and enjoy outfitting day trips or camping excursions with fully guided or self guided options. Remote fishing lodges await throughout south central Alaska, and you can enjoy the adventure of a lifetime to great seasonal fishing destinations. Come witness the grizzlies in action as the Alaska brown and black bears provide fascinating entertainment as they fish for migrating salmon, and you can fish for your own limit of salmon too. Bear viewing tours are available to Wolverine creek, Katmai Brook Falls and Silver Salmon Creek.READ MORE
Brightwater Alaska Inc.2013-03-22
Located in Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Brightwater Alaska Inc. in Anchorage, Alaska offers fully qualified Alaska Fishing guides for outfitted Fly-fishing Float trips for Salmon, Trout, Arctic Char, Grayling. Enjoy wilderness fly fishing float trips, in small group sizes in the Bristol bay watershed, the heart of Alaska's sportfishing country, plus be surrounded by stunning wilderness and enjoy good, hearty meals too. The Brightwater Alaska Inc. Fly fishing float trips are all owner led, and offer quality fishing on remote rivers only accessible by float plane, come and enjoy the best seasonal fishing Alaska has to offer.READ MORE

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Rust's Flying Service2012-05-16
Located in Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Rust's Flying Service based in Anchorage offers Alaska flightseeing tours and Alaska day tours like bear viewing and fly-in fishing as well as remote trout and salmon fishing trips, hunting trips, remote Alaska lodge experiences and more. An experienced crew of Alaska bush pilots ensure meticulous attention to safety, comfort and satisfaction, making your Alaska air taxi trip a memorable one, whether you are fly fishing, bear viewing deep in the Alaskan wilderness, or enjoying breathtaking flightseeing excursions. Alaskan wilderness float trips are also available via recommended outfitters and they give one the opportunity to experience Alaska's backcountry first hand and really take in the awesome wilderness and scenery.READ MORE
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Rust's Alaska Fly in Fishing Trips2012-05-17
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Rust's Alaska Fly in Fishing Trips will take you from Anchorage to the remote Alaska backcountry where you can experience incredible fly fishing for rainbow trout, grayling, Alaska king salmon and silver salmon. These Alaska fly in fishing trips are a wonderful experience for the avid angler and all fishing gear, an expert fly-in fishing guide, meals and accommodations at wilderness cabins are included. The small bush planes equipped with floats, can land on small lakes across Alaska ensuring a secluded, personal and private fishing experience, plus various packages are available depending on your requirements. Come experience the Alaska wilderness, bear viewing and the best fishing time of your life.READ MORE
Trail Ridge Air2013-03-25
Located in Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Trail Ridge Air in Anchorage, Alaska offers incredible flightseeing and air taxi services throughout most of southcentral Alaska. The floatplanes are available for charter flights to haul freight or groups into the Alaska bush, and the air taxi service offers backcountry drop offs for an array of trips including fishing, rafting and multi day trips. Alaska fishing guides are also available for guided fishing trips for salmon or trout and includes fishing tackle and lunch. Come bear viewing with a flight into the backcountry and enjoy a breathtaking flightseeing tour with glaciers, mountains, wildlife and so much more.READ MORE
KatmaiLand Sport Fishing2012-12-27
Located in Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, United States
KatmaiLand Sport Fishing based in Anchorage, will take you on a wild fishing adventure to the Bristol Bay Wild Trout Area, just fifty miles southwest of Anchorage, Alaska. Lake trout and northern pike are available as well as Rainbow trout, char and arctic grayling throughout the season. Pacific salmon offer phenomenal angling opportunities in season, when the salmon run enriches the lakes and streams, bringing bear watching opportunities as well. The three Angler's Paradise Lodges await to host you with excellent standards, a wonderful central location and the best trout and salmon fishing in the area. Professional guides share their knowledge of fishing waters and terrain, and guarantee a wild sport fishing adventure that is unsurpassed.READ MORE
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Women's Flyfishing2013-03-20
Located in Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Women's Flyfishing based in Anchorage, Alaska offers Alaska fishing guides to teach women and couples how to fly fish throughout Alaska for salmon, trout, char, pike and grayling. Enjoy guided fly fishing trips, on the water fly fishing schools, tips and advice and more. Women's Flyfishing provides all the gear, equipment and flies for your trip, so come and experience true Alaska with the fly fishing experts. Women's Flyfishing practices catch and release, and all beginners are welcome. READ MORE
KatmaiLand2012-12-27
Located in Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, United States
KatmaiLand in Anchorage, is the true Alaska that people dream of, with sport fishing, bear watching, world class lodging and air services. Operating the only lodging concessions inside Katmai National Park, Katmailand offers the best bear viewing opportunities and excursions to the volcanic Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, plus there are wonderful fishing adventures and wildlife viewing excursions that await the adventurous traveler. Enjoy hundreds of miles of breathtaking lakes and streams in the area, stays at the superb Angler's Paradise Lodges and excellent fishing on the waters next to each lodges, it's a spectacular Alaskan wilderness setting not to be missed, where memories are made to be revisited often.READ MORE
Expeditions Alaska Coastal Brown Bear Photo Tour2012-11-19
Located in Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Expeditions Alaska Coastal Brown Bear Photo Tour based in Anchorage invites you on an awesome Alaska bear viewing experience to view and photograph the grizzlies or Alaska brown bears, supported by an excellent charter boat, the Coastal Explorer. This fascinating tour includes 6 nights on the boat, 5 days of photographing the bears, food and accommodations, and a whole lot more. With the charter boat you get to explore the Katmai National Park, Geographic Harbor, Hallo Bay, Kukak Bay and more, and all destinations are ideal for that perfect photo opportunity with rugged mountains and snow capped peaks as your backdrop. Bears are in this Alaskan peninsula in sheer numbers and especially early in the season, when they're really hungry, it's the best time to catch them by camera.READ MORE
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KatmaiLand Bear Viewing2012-12-27
Located in Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, United States
KatmaiLand Bear Viewing based in Anchorage, Alaska offers wonderful bear watching opportunities at Brook Falls, where a huge population of bears congregate for the salmon that burst from the Bering sea into the lakes and streams. Here lasting memories are made just a short walk from your lodge, where visitors can view bears within just minutes of arriving, and visitors are instructed how to behave around the bears by the National Park Service. This is bear country, and the largest population of brown bears can be found here, fishing for their meals during the peak of salmon season. Katmai Explorer Tour packages are available for great bear watching, and these include round trip air from Anchorage to Kulik, lodging, all meals, guided trips to Brooks Falls, guided fishing on the Kulik River, fishing licenses, rods and waders, plus complimentary cocktails, it's all here.READ MORE
The Hotel Captain Cook2013-04-06
Located in Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, United States
The Hotel Captain Cook in Anchorage, Alaska, offers visitors a wide choice of luxury Alaska accommodation with stunning views, as well as meeting and conference rooms ideal for business meetings. Guests will appreciate our excellent service and meticulous attention to the finest detail, and will especially enjoy being greeted and welcomed by our top-hatted doormen. Guests to The Hotel Captain Cook have free access to our athletic club that offers services which include massages, an indoor pool and separate men and women's gym. We have different dining options which serve French/American cuisine and Alaskan meals. The Hotel Captain Cook is the ideal venue for weddings, and with our excellent service and delightful cuisine, your special day will be a memorable one, and our luxury Alaska accommodation will ensure you have a fantastic, enjoyable honeymoon. READ MORE
Sportman's Fishing Alaska2012-11-19
Located in Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Sportman's Fishing Alaska in Anchorage, Lake Hood sea plane base will fly you out to remote fishing destinations for excellent fishing adventures in pristine waters and unlimited fishing. Enjoy staying at a fully furnished base camp, with guided and fly out options, or stay in remote fishing lodges available throughout south central Alaska. Fishing day trips are available guided or unguided with departures from Anchorage to great salmon and or trout fishing destinations. Fishing float trips include a journey down a river on inflatable rafts, that will ensure an adventure beyond with camping riverside at night, it's all here and a memorable fishing Alaska trip is guaranteed.READ MORE
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Regal Air Alaska Fishing Trips2012-05-22
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Regal Air Alaska Fishing Trips start with a scenic flight from Anchorage and an adventurous journey to where the fishing action is, so whether you are a novice of seasoned angler, Regal Air can accommodate you. Specializing in salmon fishing, you get to enjoy the best salmon streams and fishing spots for Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Arctic char and grayling. Regal Air Alaska Fishing Trips offer guided and unguided fishing trips and will provide all the necessary gear, guides and destinations for your fly fishing or spinning reel fishing adventure. So come to where the fish are biting, Regal Air Alaska Fishing Trips know exactly where, and if one day isn't enough, they will source the perfect Alaskan Fishing Lodge for you that includes excellent service, great food and incredible fishing.READ MORE
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Located in Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, United States
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