15 Epic Outdoorsy Things Anyone In Alaska Can Do This Summer

Let's face it, Alaska has (hands down) the best outdoor playground in the entire world. There is absolutely, positively no comparing with the magic of the last frontier. When it comes to epic outdoorsy things, we basically wrote the rule book. The fact that we have nearly 24 hours of daylight in the summertime certainly doesn't hurt our ability to achieve the ultimate adventure hound status either. No matter who you are or where you're at - Alaska is your oyster. So get on with your bad self and be sure to check as many of these incredible activities as possible off of your list this summer.

1. Take a road trip and stop at all the pull outs.

Life lesson number one: Life is not all about the destination, it's about enjoying the journey along the way. Remember, you only live ONCE.

2. Hike to a summit and take in the most rewarding view of your life.

Nothing will have you screaming "Alaska or bust" more than the endless views you get at the top of a mountain.

3. Catch a king on the famous Kenai River.

After fishing in Alaska, there is simply no going back. You will be ruined for everywhere else in the entire world. And you will love every minute of it!

4. Stand up paddleboard in the most breathtaking place on earth.

SUP it up around Bear Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park and be blown away from start to finish.

5. Pitch a tent under the northern lights.

Be prepared for your heart to skip several beats. This is Alaska at its finest, folks! Phenomenal!

6. Take the most remarkable flight-seeing tour of your life and soak in the piercing blue glacial views.

If we were to describe this experience in two words, they would be LIFE CHANGING!

7. Go four wheeling underneath the midnight sun.

I mean... YES! So much YES! Play in the mud for as long as your heart desires, because the sun isn't going away anytime soon!

8. Surf some waves in utter seclusion.

Surfing in Alaska is like no other place on earth. Only ultimate adventure hounds need apply.

9. Beachcomb while your eyes get lost in the majestic mountain views.

The best way to get in some good old fashioned exercise is by doing it in a place that makes it SO easy to keep going and going.

10. Find a trail and get your mountain biking game on.

Work up a sweat while enjoying the cool woods in Alaska.

11. Go whale watching via kayak.

EPIC might even be an understatement for this one. Holy "Only in Alaska" moment!

12. Get lost in a sea of fireweed.

Keep things happy and peaceful by finding some of these beautiful flowers and just soaking up the beauty.

13. Get the ultimate adrenaline rush while white water rafting.

Get the thrill of your life while plunging down steep drops offs.

14. Go horseback riding on the beach and soak in the sunshine.

Sunday morning just got even better.

15. Reel in a massive halibut on the salt.

It's a lot harder than it looks but the reward at the end is epic in pictures and delicious on the table!

How many of these awesome outdoor activities will you conquer this summer?