Turn again and again!
There are many ways of traveling from Anchorage to Seward. One can travel by motor coach or by Alaska railroad. I for one however, prefer to travel by rental car, that way I have the luxury of traveling on my own time. Besides, there are many things that can be seen, feel and witnesses when one travels by car rather than just passing by motor coach or aboard train.
Anchorage to Seward is one of the most beautiful drives on the planet. You pass through some of the most spectacular sights Alaska has to offer. This ride will leave you with memories to be cherished for a lifetime.
On your way from Anchorage you will pass Potter Marsh, a sight famed for its waterfowl and view of the Cook Inlet. I often stop my car and walk along the wooden board walk looking out for water fowls and other migratory birds. Driving further south, the road snake in and out of Turnagain Arm. There are many scenic pull out paces along the highway. I always stop by few and peer up the vertical cliffs to see mountain goats and their babies. And out on the other side in the Cook Inlet, you may see a pod of Orcas or Beluga whales if you are lucky!
On the way out of the Turnagain Arm, you will come across the small town of Girdwood, and its iconic Gas Station. Past Girdwood, you can see the Whittier Tunnel, and you will pass the AWCC and Portage Glacier. All three are wonderful stops along the way. Once you make it past Portage, you will begin your trek onto the Kenai Peninsula. This is the land of forests and fauna, and is full of rich plants and animals. You will climb into the hills gradually in some areas, and more steeply in others. You will go through Moose Pass, and view the spectacular Kenai Lake.
Upon passing Tern Lake you will begin your trip down into Seward. The Chugach forest will accompany you on the remainder of your trip back down to sea level. You will pass another small community near Exit Glacier, and then you will be in the port town of Seward! After such a beautiful journey, you are sure to want to relax. There are plenty of places for you to sit and eat, or explore more of Alaska’s more unexpected wildlife at the Alaska Sealife Center.