Alaska is home to the most incredible mountainous landscapes, wildlife, and unique culture. From the Arctic Circle to the Aleutian Islands, Alaska is truly a wild place to live. Want to immerse yourself to feel like you’re in Alaska from the comfort of your home? Check out the best live webcams that showcase the real Alaska.

3. BROOKS FALLS BROWN BEARS – Katmai National Park

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Brooks Falls is infamous for being up close and intimate with Brown Bears in Katmai National Park. In this live stream, you’re able to watch dozens of brown bears catching their salmon for the day and frolicking in the falls. 

2. PACIFIC WALRUS BEACH – Round Island, Alaska

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Need tips on how to relax? Catch the Pacific Walrus Beach webcam and take notes from the marine animals that know how to enjoy an Alaskan beach. In this webcam, you get to see families of Walruses with their ivory tusks play, lay, and live their day-to-day life the Alaskan way.

1. LAKE HOOD SEAPLANE BASE – Anchorage, Alaska

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The state of Alaska measures to be 665,384 square miles, placing it to be the largest state in the United States. A major transportation maneuver to get around the state is through airplanes. This live stream features vibrant and classic bush planes of the Lake Hood Seaplane Base, the largest float plane base in the world, coming in and out of the base and is a great sneak peek into how crucial aviation is to Alaska. 

What is so special about the State of Alaska is that these live streams are able to showcase Alaska’s most beautiful features. These live streams give you a raw perspective of what life in the Last Frontier is like for the local wildlife and day-to-day operations in Alaska without spending the big bucks.  Be careful! These live streams are known to induce Alaskan fever, which might make you instantly book an Alaskan trip of a lifetime!

After living in hibernation with six months of darkness for the winter season, summertime is us locals’ favorite season! Summers in Alaska consists of vibrant green foliage, warm weather, fishing season, and most importantly, the midnight sun. Being born and raised in Anchorage, I’ve yet to grow tired of watching the Alaskan sunset over the Cook Inlet. In this article, I’ll give you the top 5 places in Anchorage, Alaska to photograph the sunset. 

5. SHIP CREEK, SMALL BOAT LAUNCH

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The sunset at the Ship Creek Small Boat Lunch is one of my personal favorites. From early June to late July, Ship Creek is a popular fishing spot for locals and visitors to Anchorage. This area is great for a clear inlet shot without intervention from city views (or lights for winter shots) with distant mountains that look so close you can ALMOST touch them! If you’re lucky, maybe you’ll catch some shorebirds grazing the mudflats. 

4. LYN ARY PARK, TONY KNOWLES COASTAL TRAIL

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Anchorage’s inlet view looks stunning from every angle and the open sandy beach at Lyn Ary Park is the perfect coastal view to watch the sunset away from city noise.  From this park, on a clear day, you get an amazing view of Mount Susitna, famously known as the “Sleeping Lady”. At low tide, the gorgeous mudflats appear and create an enchanting view of the mountains across the Cook Inlet. 

3. POINT WORONZOF

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Ask any local where you should go in Anchorage and they will tell you Point Woronzof is a must! Right off of the runway of the Ted Stevens International Airport, this view features Alaskan wildlife, jets flying overhead, calming beach waves, and charming views of the inlet and surrounding mountain ranges. This location is very unique because it’s one of the few places in Anchorage where you’re able to take a photo of a silhouette of a plane flying over the mountains and into the sunset! Take a short walk down to the beach to see a tower covered with art from locals and visitors or take a seat on logs scattered along the beach and enjoy the never-ending sun. 

2. KINCAID SAND DUNES

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Do you know what’s better than Malibu Beach? The Kincaid Sand Dunes! They are a short 10-minute walk from the Jodhpur Trailhead, on the southwest coast of Anchorage that transitions from a regular forest trail to sandy Alaskan paradise. The view from the sand dunes displays a broader view of the inlet and mountains, including a unique view of the Sleeping Lady compared to Point Woronzof. The Sand Dunes also give access to the Kincaid Beach along the coast.

1. THE DOME TRAILHEAD, CAMPBELL AIRSTRIP

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And in first place on our list of best places to watch the sunset in Anchorage is the Dome Trailhead. The elevated view from The Dome Trailhead up Campbell Airstrip Road gives a view of Anchorage, the infamous Sleeping Lady, and the Midnight Sun. Feeling a bit more adventurous, hike or bike the moderately challenging trail to feel on top of the world!

These amazing views are Anchorage’s hidden treasures when it comes to the best places to watch the sunset in town. From the coastal inlet views to the mountain tops, there are endless places around Anchorage where the Midnight Sun shines bright waiting for you to snag that perfect Alaskan sunset photo.

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Seward, Alaska is one of the most historical locations to visit in the state. This small fishing town has an unbeatable view of Resurrection Bay and the Kenai Fjords National Park. Visiting Seward is a perfect way to immerse yourself in an authentic Alaskan experience. To experience Seward “the Alaskan way”, read this article to learn about the town’s most featured attractions.

1. Visit the Alaska SeaLife Center

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The Alaska SeaLife Center, also known as the ASLC, is a wildlife rehabilitation aquarium for various marine animals that are native to Alaska that also holds the title of being Alaska’s ONLY public aquarium. The ASLC cares for 29 marine animal species and features sealions, seals, puffins, otters, and penguins. The ASLC is located right on the coast of Seward, but is particularly unique because all the animals in the aquarium are home to Alaska. With a trip here, you get to see first-hand how much effort this town has put into conserving and protecting Alaska’s rich and mesmerizing aquatic wildlife and oceanic environment. 

2. Explore the Kenai Fjords National Park

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Seward has access to the stunning Kenai Fjords National Park, with a total area of almost 700,000 acres, that showcases an incomparable view. The Kenai Fjords consist of glaciers floating on the waters, deep and skyscraper-tall fjords, never-ending mountain escapes, and charming waterfalls that cover the area. Hop on a boat with Phillips Cruises or Major Marine Tours and take a tour of the fjords to get a once-in-a-lifetime experience. If you’re lucky, maybe an orca will pop up to say hello!

3. Hike Exit Glacier

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Exit Glacier is the perfect place in Seward to witness Alaskan history. You’re able to access the glacier view by car and throughout the drive to the glacier, there are signs which show how far the glacier has receded. The trail is considered an easy route that is roughly 2 miles and takes about an hour to complete. The glacier is a great view primarily because it’s visible year-round. 

4. Go Kayaking or Stand-Up Paddleboarding!

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If you’re more on the adventurous side, Seward is a perfect place for those of all skill levels. From the easy-going tourists who just want to walk around to the more advanced experts that are overnight camping or are going on week-long camping excursions! Paddle or row throughout the entry of the Kenai Fjords and Resurrection Bay, which surrounds Seward, to get an unblocked and up-close view of the various glaciers and wildlife that you can’t see on and. There are locally owned tour companies like Miller’s Landing offering various kayaking tours or Liquid Adventures to go stand-up paddleboarding. There are multiple tour guides around the town to make this adventure possible.

5. Take a Hike!

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If you’re looking to challenge yourself, take a hike up the historical Mount Marathon at your own pace. This legendary mountain is home to the annual July 4th marathon where participants race 3,000 ft. up the side of Mt. Marathon. This marathon is the oldest mountain race in the United States dating back to 1915. All Trails considers this 4-mile trail to be a challenging route that takes roughly 4 hours to complete; however, there is also a more moderate trail to get up the mountain at the Jeep Trail. Once at the top of Mt. Marathon, take a seat and soak in the never-ending mountain peaks and the elevated view of Seward.

6. Catch the sunrise or sunset at the Seward Boat Harbor

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Most people don’t live in boat towns and Seward’s Boat Harbor is a must-see spot before you leave! Walking along the harbor, you will see various fishing boats, sailboats, and cruise vessels that are ready to take out wide-eyed tourists on an unforgettable adventure. During the day, you’ll encounter charter boats and locals coming in with their catch of the day! The harbor is your chance to feel like you’re walking on water (literally) and a perfect opportunity to get a 360 mountain view. 

If you’re looking to experience what life is like in rural Alaska take a trip to Seward! The gorgeous views of the Kenai Fjords and Resurrection Bay will make your trip to Alaska a once-in-a-lifetime experience. When you’re planning your trip to Seward, Alaska, don’t forget to add these enchanting stops to your itinerary.