Horseback Riding
Anchorage - Swing into the
saddle for a guided Horseback Riding in Alaska into the Chugach Mountains
surrounding Turnagain Arm and Anchorage, Alaska. Hourly, half-day,
and full day tours.
Cooper Landing - Deep in the mountains of the Chugiak National Forest on
Alaska's Kenai Peninsula lies a small lodge, Alaska Horsemen Trail
Adventures. Owner Alex Kime, with the help of his daughter Gretchen
started the lodge in 1997 with 8 horses. Today they have grown to over 30
horses and are well known as one of the best horseback rides in Alaska.
Specializing in "true Alaskan hospitality", folks comment on the serenity
they experience at the lodge. Their care of the horses and the "pioneer"
appearance of the lodge has gained them television spots on such shows as
Country Music Television’s show "Hit Trip", Fox Television's "Bacheloretts
in Alaska", Larry Csonka's "North to Alaska Show" and Paul Gray's "The
Alaska Show". Alaska Horsemen Trail Adventures was chosen "Outstanding
Business in Tourism" on the Kenai Peninsula for 2002.
In addition to offering a variety of trail rides year
around including carriage and sleigh trips, they offer a small unique gift
shop selling furs, gold, and locally crafted items. They offer a gold
panning experience designed in the fashion of the Alaskan pioneer days. A
beautiful log pavilion and fire pit for special occasions and horse
boarding is available for the traveler. Folks are welcome to browse around
and enjoy the baby horses they have every spring.
Seward - Down the river to the shores of Resurrection
Bay. This area of Seward is only accessible by horse back. View bald
eagles up close, see where they nest and watch them feed. It is rare that
you can't ride your horse right under the trees where they majestically
perch. We will ride through part of the old town of Seward that was
destroyed by the great earthquake of 1964. You will hear the stories of
the people who lived through it. Our horses will then take us to the shore
of the bay where the wild flowers meet the ocean. The bird life of this
area is very diverse, active and up close. This Trail Ride could very well
be the wilderness highlight of your trip to Seward and Alaska.
