Admire a picturesque frozen waterfall in Chugach State Park and learn about the area’s flora and fauna on this guided walking tour from Anchorage.
EXPERIENCE:
Witness the ice-covered Barbara Falls, one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the Chugach State Park, on this guided walking tour from Anchorage. Learn all about the flora and fauna of the area from your guide on this wintertime nature excursion.
Departing from Anchorage, follow the South Fork Eagle River, observing ice dam formations created by freezing temperatures and fast-moving water. Reach the base of the 25-foot Barbara Falls and see shimmering icicles, ice bridges, and falling water frozen in time.
See the vegetation that lives within the diverse forest. Admire the towering species such as white spruces, paper birches, and aspens that drape the frozen ground below.
Learn about the intriguing biological processes happening within the lichen, mosses, and trees that dominate the environment from your guide. Keep an eye out for local wildlife such as moose, snowshoe hare, rodents, and birds.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Witness the beauty of Chugach State Park’s most photogenic frozen waterfall
Enjoy a brief but compelling experience that’s perfect for families with children
Learn all about the flora and fauna of Alaska’s boreal forests from your guide
Keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife, including moose and snowshoe hares
Admire breathtaking ice formations along the fast-moving South Fork Eagle River
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