Chugach National Forest

Whitewater rafting, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, fishing and hunting await you in the Chugach National Forest with an America Outdoors outfitter. 

The Chugach National Forest is the western most and northern most National Forest in the United States.  It is comprised of 5.5 million acres, with three different districts: Glacier, Cordova and Seward.

The Glacier Ranger District encompasses most of western Prince William Sound. The Sound is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Until you've been there you have no idea what southcentral Alaska is all about. Rainy day or sunny day, any day in Prince William Sound is a once in a lifetime day. Bald eagles, brown bears, silver salmon, killer whales - they are all here in abundance.

Cordova is a commercial fishing community and home to the world famous Copper River Wild Salmon. The District is nestled between the Cooper River Delta and the southeastern end of Prince William Sound and covers approximately 2.3 million acres. Beauty and adventure surrounds this magnificent place.

Cordova is located one hundred and forty miles east of Anchorage and is home to 2,500 year round residents. Access is by air or water only.

February brings the annual Ice Worm Festival, which celebrates winter with parades, contests, and the crowning of Miss Ice Worm. In early May, Cordova is host to as many as fourteen million shorebirds as they make their way back to Alaska from Central and South America. You're invited to join the festivities at the annual Shorebird Festival. June brings the Copper River Wild Salmon Festival, which brings to town great food, bluegrass music, and the Alaska Salmon Run, a full marathon attended by runners from around the world.

Cordova is also home to river rafting, fishing, hiking, sightseeing, camping, hunting, and exploring.

The Seward Ranger District encompasses the western most 890,000 acres of the Forest.