For adventurous souls, Anchorage is the place to be. This bustling hub of activity offers young spirits and brave hearts an opportunity at adventure in every turn that they take. Rent a camper van and explore opportunities for exploration through nature's beauty, fly above lush forests, or dive deep underwater exploring shipwrecks below.

Witness the wildlife including bears and caribou roaming free year-round. And don't forget about those epic mountain vistas either, towering peaks covered in glaciers provide photographers paradise.

There are many ways to experience the wilderness of Alaska. One way is by renting a camper van and exploring backcountry roads that will take you into an unknown world surrounded by beauty, mystery and wildlife.

Captain James Cook is often cited as the first European explorer to reach Alaska, and he spent time in 1778 mapping out this new land.

In Anchorage, you can see six mountains/ranges, the Chugach, Kenai, Talkeetna, Tordrillo, Alaska, Aleutian, and on a clear day, Denali.

The first Saturday of March every year, the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race has its ceremonial start in downtown Anchorage.