Chugach Adventures

Michael DeYoung shares his experiences amid the stunning landscapes and wildlife opportunities that this part of Alaska has to offer

By Mark Edward Harris, Photography By Michael DeYoung

Updated October 31, 2018

Just beyond the foothills of Anchorage lies Chugach State Park—a half-million acres of some of the most accessible hiking, skiing, camping, rafting, climbing, wildlife-viewing and photographic opportunities in Alaska.

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Originally Published November 27, 2012

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