About Anchorage

Anchorage is unusual in its position as both a modern urban center – the largest city in the state of Alaska, housing more than two-fifths of the state’s total population – and a year-round recreational playground surrounded by vast and pristine wilderness. 

The city of Anchorage, Alaska contains 10,946 acres of municipal parkland, 223 parks, and 250 miles of trails and greenbelts (see the Municipality of Anchorage website) and is in close proximity to state and national parks.  Yet the Anchorage economy is thriving and has enjoyed more than 17 years of uninterrupted job growth, and Anchorage offers all the amenities and culture of a major city.  

Whether you are planning a pleasure trip to Anchorage, travelling here for business, or intending to move to Anchorage, you will find information in this directory on Anchorage economy, geography, history, climate, and more.