Alaska is the 49th state in the US with tall mountains and breathtaking views. Among the top 20 tallest mountains in the country, 17 are in Alaska, and each one is worthy of a postcard picture. The state has many water bodies to visit and volcanic fields to explore. There are more than enough natural locations in Alaska to keep you busy for days!
If you are about to visit this beautiful state, we have the most Instagrammable places in Alaska to share with you. Jot down all these places in your notepad and make sure to visit each one of them for a viral Instagrammable post.
Instagrammable Places in Alaska
Keystone Canyon
Keystone Canyon is on your way to Valdez, Alaska. Richardson Highway leads you into Valdez, and it passes through Keystone Canyon. Don’t let the name fool you. The place has breathtaking waterfalls that provide a perfect backdrop for pictures. You’ll see the waterfalls on your drive in and out of Valdez. Some of the famous waterfalls here are Horsetail Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Rudleston Falls. The place looks out of this world during winter, with the waterfall turning into ice, providing a scalable platform for tourists.
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Valdez Glacier Lake
You already know by now that ‘Valdez’ is the place with the most attractive locations in Alaska, and Valdez Glacier Lake is certainly one of them. The lake changes its appearance throughout the year. You may even find icebergs on the lake in the middle of summer! So, choose the season wisely if you plan to capture the lake at its prettiest.
Hatcher Pass
A drive to the Hatcher Pass will reward you in the form of the most picturesque red cabins in Alaska. This place has the perfect spots for photographers. The place is greener than many Alaskan tourist attractions, and you have to be careful where you step. The place looks stunning in summer with all that greenery, but it’s a whole different view in winter with snow.
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Matanuska Glacier
You’ll have a chance to visit many glaciers in Alaska, but Matanuska is the must-visit location. It’s a valley glacier that’s accessible by car. The glacier flows around 1 foot per day and has changed location over the past three decades. You’ll have plenty of time to enjoy yourself before posing for some of the best Instagrammable photos from Alaska.
Glenn Highway Pull Off
Glenn Highway is another beautiful location in Alaska, but the pull-off is where you’ll find your spot for Instagrammable photos. A picture from this spot will get you a backdrop of mountains and lush green trees on the other side of the water body.
Anchorage
Not many places in the world will offer a view of high rises and tall mountains in one picture, but Alaska will provide more than one angle to capture this breathtaking view in Anchorage. It’s a metropolitan area with outstanding panoramic views that you can capture at night. During the day, you can capture great shots of the downtown with the Chugach Mountain Range in the backdrop.
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Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve
As the largest national park in the US, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park has many beautiful sceneries to offer. Many people who visit Alaska for the first time are unaware of this place’s serene charm. If you are up for an adventure, you should visit the park, but beware, the roads do not provide easy accessibility to the entire park. You’ll encounter gravel roads that would require a tire change at least once. Still, the place is worth capturing!
Eklutna Lake
Eklutna Lake is located close to Anchorage, with the Eklutna glacier supplying the 15-mile-long lake shoreline. You can capture the tremendous view with guided tours, rentals, or kayaking. If you are into hiking, you can explore the flanking mountains. The high elevation provides a different view of the lake that you won’t get from kayaking. No matter what method you choose to explore the lake, you’ll be satisfied with the photos afterward.
Long Lake
While taking the Glenn Highway from the Matanuska Glacier to Anchorage, you’ll notice a lake. The name of the lake is quite appropriate, for it stretches over 163 acres with a width of 198.12m and a length of 3.59 km. Long Lake is not frequented often, which gives you more than enough time to explore and find the perfect spot for your photographs.
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Thompson Pass
Thompson Pass is a must-visit place in Valdez, Alaska, if not for photos but for personal experience. It’s the snowiest place in the state, with gorgeous views that will make you want to visit it every day! You won’t be able to stop yourself from taking out your camera and clicking away. If you prefer comparatively warmer weather, you should visit Thompson pass in the summer. The pass has many trails for hikers.
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Knik Glacier
Knik glacier is another glacier you must visit while in Alaska. If you are up to a helicopter tour, you’ll have a great view of the glacier from a vantage point, and you can take photos that will be hard to ignore on your Instagram feed. The place is quite famous among locals and visitors, so you’ll easily find tour companies offering tours by air or via all-terrain vehicles.
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Given the natural beauty of Alaska, it’s no wonder that the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center has spots to take beautiful photos. It’s a beautiful land with Alaskan animals inhabiting the center. It’s a perfect place for wildlife photography in Alaska. They have brown and black bears that you can see at Bear Boardwalk.
Turnagain Arm
Moving from Anchorage to Kenai Peninsula, you’ll notice the stunning Turnagain Arm. It’s a waterway in the northwestern region of the Gulf of Alaska. Summertime has a lot of golden hour sunlight that you can take advantage of by capturing Instagrammable photos. If you are interested in spotting whales, you can visit Beluga Point during whale season.
Virgin Creek Falls
Virgin Creek Falls is a magical place that shows off another side of Alaska. It’s located in Girdwood that can be accessed after a 10-minute hike through an enchanting forest. The forest is as beautiful as the name suggests. You’ll be willing to stop and capture a few stunning shots here before moving on to your location in Virgin Creek Falls.
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Portage Lake
The waters in Alaska have a unique hue that makes it perfect for a backdrop. It could be the glaciers giving the waters an icy gray-blue color, but it looks perfect in a photo, so you don’t have to worry about it, especially at Portage Lake. Here you’ll be able to capture some of the best pictures in Alaska! You can also opt for a boat tour to capture Portage Glacier.
Summary
Want to make your Instagram feed interesting for your followers? Make sure to capture these places in Alaska from different angles. These Instagrammable places in Alaska are just a few places that provide you with a hundred different ideas for photographs.
You can explore the state and find more places that reveal the true beauty of Alaska. The entire state is a paradise for photography lovers, so don’t be surprised if you find more than a few on your trip!
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