Best 33 things to do in Cooper Landing, AK

Ride to Devil’s Canyon, tour a mining camp, and dredge for gold

Cruise Kenai Lake to a mining claim and pan for gold

Shovel, sluice, and pan for gold in 1 hour

Sift for gems and fossils at an outdoor mining trough

Paddle to Tonsina Point, then hike Exit Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park

Fly by helicopter to a glacial lagoon and paddle among towering icebergs

Full-day Aialik Bay kayaking with water taxi and glacier views

Target seasonal salmon from shore with a guide, gear included, and optional shuttle in Seward

Learn to pan for gold under covered troughs and keep the Alaskan flakes you find

Paddle Resurrection Bay to Tonsina Point with a small-group guide

Kayak to Bridal Veil Falls, then hike Exit Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park

Hike the Exit Glacier overlook with a guide in Kenai Fjords National Park

Hike to Exit Glacier overlook, then pan for Alaskan gold

Paddle calm Bear Lake and enjoy mountain views near Seward

Ride a dog cart, tour Turning Heads Kennel, then pan for Alaskan gold

Hike to Marmot Meadows for sweeping views of Exit Glacier

Paddle Resurrection Bay to Tonsina Point with a small-group guide

Round-trip shuttle to Exit Glacier Nature Center from Seward properties

Paddle Resurrection Bay and hike to Bridal Veil Falls

Shuttle to the Fish House with a 5:30 am pickup

Fly by helicopter to Bear Glacier, then kayak among icebergs in Kenai Fjords National Park

Climb Exit Glacier with a guide in Kenai Fjords National Park

Raft the Kenai River’s turquoise waters on a guided scenic float

Paddle the Kenai River and build packrafting skills with a guide