ASA Alaska Chapter Annual Workshop and Meeting 2025 | Alaska Science Center, Glenn Olds Hall

Alyeska Resort: Explore the Natural Wonders of Alaska.

#March2025 Eagle River Nature Center** 📍 **Location**: 32750 Eagle River Rd 🚌 **Transportation**: Drive or take Eagle River Shuttle 🌟 **Featured Experience**: The Albert Loop Trail (3 miles) is an easy hike where elk and black bears are common, and it turns into a cross-country ski trail in winter. There is an "Aurora Forecast Station" in the center, which provides real-time observation advice. 🍴 **Nearby food**: - **The Early Bird Café》: Signature elk breakfast sausage - **Eagle River Brewing: Local IPA with pretzels 📸 **Check-in spot**: - Mountain stream waterfall on wooden bridge - Live camera of the Aurora at the observation station ---

#March2025Knik Glacier** 📍 **Location**: 1.5 hours drive from Anchorage 🚌 **Transportation**: Drive to Matanuska River Park and then take a helicopter/hovercraft 🌟 **Featured Experience**: Take a helicopter to the glacier ($350/person), hike in the blue ice cave with spikes, and canoe close to the ice wall in summer. In winter, there is a "Glacier Aurora Tour" where you can set up a tent on the ice field and wait for the aurora. 🍴 **Nearby food**: - **Musk Ox Farm Café**: Musk beef burger - **Long Rifle Lodge**: Wild berry pie at the Glacier View Restaurant 📸 **Check-in spot**: - Take a bird's-eye view of the glacier cracks from the helicopter hatch - Translucent blue icicles in the ice cave ---

When in Alaska, you absolutely must ride the Aurora Winter Train! Complete Guide to the Aurora Winter Train.

This hotel offers incredible value for money; I stay here every time I visit.

A Second Trip to Anchorage: The Ultimate Guide

This hotel is absolutely divine! So comfortable!

I always come straight to this hotel, it's so comfortable.

OMG, this hotel is so comfortable, I'll definitely come back next time.

Alaska's Dream Hideaway | Alyeska Resort