The Underrated Alaska Creek That’s Perfect For A Summer's Day
By Megan Shute|Published July 06, 2018
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Megan Shute
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With more than 10 years of experience as a professional writer, Megan holds a degree in Mass Media from her home state of Minnesota. After college, she chose to trade in her winter boots for slippahs and moved to the beautiful island of Oahu, where she has been living for more than five years. She lives on the west side but is constantly taking mini-road trips across the island and visits the neighboring islands whenever she can getaway. She loves hiking, snorkeling, locally-grown coffee, and finding the best acai bowl on Oahu.
Alaska is truly a nature lover’s paradise, and there is no better way to spend a summer in Alaska than near (or in) the water — whether it’s the ocean, a lake, river, or creek. And where better to soak up the sunshine than at one of Alaska’s incredible creeks? Today, we’re specifically focusing on the area of Ship Creek near the Port of Anchorage, a local fishing hangout and underrated destination perfect for those summer afternoons when you’re short on time, but still want to enjoy both the warm weather and the Alaskan wilderness. Let’s dive in.