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AKBCC Photo Opps

AKBCC Photo Opps

The beauty surrounding Alaska Backcountry Cottages is unparalleled!  While driving along the Old Glenn Highway you’ll want to stop every mile to snap a picture! A short distance down the Old Glenn Highway, at mile 8, you’ll see the Knik River Bridge. The...
Five Star Heli Tours takes off from AKBCC

Five Star Heli Tours takes off from AKBCC

In one of the many 5 star reviews Kelly said, “We just got married yesterday using Outbound Heli Adventures to fly us to the glacier, etc. They were all amazing to work with and we had an excellent experience! Words cannot describe what a cool adventure this was! I...
How Fast Does Spring Green in Palmer, Alaska

How Fast Does Spring Green in Palmer, Alaska

My friends tell me about their experiences with how fast the greening happens in Alaska, the Spring Explosion! Spring is many Alaska residents favorite time of year! Some say the buds grow to leaves in just a few days.  My guess is the speed is directly influenced by...
They Knew They’d Return

They Knew They’d Return

Jane and Clint stayed with us the last week of March 2021 and fell in love with Alaska Backcountry Cottages! They told me from day one they would return! Jane from Kansas and Clint from Nebraska had  moved to Alaska together as a married couple where Clint was...
Leaves are Greening in Alaska!

Leaves are Greening in Alaska!

Alaska is so wonderful in the spring! As it’s getting warmer and lighter, the land seems energized! Last week I wrote about the first sign of spring, pussy willows, and this week I’m seeing the buds pop out!  I stopped on the road to Alaska Backcountry Cottages and my...
Alaska Spring Explosion!

Alaska Spring Explosion!

I love the change of seasons in Alaska, spring is my favorite!!!  Every year as the leaves turn green it’s like an explosion, a spring explosion!  From the first buds, to full grown leaves only takes about two weeks!  This year, I want to see how quickly the leaves...
Visit Alaska, Bucket List

Visit Alaska, Bucket List

I can’t tell you where “Visit Alaska” ranks on the “bucket lists” of Americans, but here at Alaska Backcountry Cottages MANY of our guests, when asked what motivated their visit to Alaska, simply said, “Visiting Alaska has been on my bucket list for years!” The term...
Together is our favorite place to be.

Together is our favorite place to be.

Kerry and Ty took flight for a wedding never to be forgotten! Together, the couple stayed a night at Alaska Backcountry Cottages with a Helicopter pad right in front of the cottage!   Marriage was performed right on the Knik Glacier~ an Alaska Destination...