Things To Do in Hope, Alaska

The Hope-Sunrise Historical and Mining Museum exhibits photographs and artifacts of the Turnagain Arm Gold Rush of 1896 and the years since. Displays include a road grader, dog sled, rock crusher, blacksmith bellows ... More on MuseumsUSA.org

Steve Gautreau drysuit field tester bon vivant extraordinaire demonstrating just how well drysuits really work. Chugach Outdoor Center ... More on Chugachoutdoorcenter.com

On our way driving to Seward, my in-laws noticed a tourist spot off the side of the road where you could pan for gold. We promised ... More on igougo

Some folks could write a book about the Village of Hope as it gets 100's of visitors a year. Do something most visitors to Alaska ... More on igougo

Ken Smith/Turnagain Times The Girdwood Alaska Backpackers Inn opened its doors in Old Girdwood on July 4. It is an eco-friendly designed two-story inn ... More on Turnagaintimes.com

Description below from Alaska State Parks Web site : Mountains, glaciers, beluga whales, and ocean views are a few of the spectacular sights you can take in on the Girdwood to Indian Pathway. Known... More on TrailLink.com

There are often sightings of Beluga whales and Dall sheep along the way, and always the entertainment of the ravens and magpies so common in Alaska skies. More on TrailLink.com