Canoeing, Cruising, and Kayaking

Local lakes and lagoons, such as Westchester Lagoon, Goose Lake, and Jewel Lake, have favorable conditions for canoeing and kayaking. More adventurous paddlers should head to Whittier or Seward for sea kayaking.

Alaska Raft and Kayak. Rent or buy from a flotilla's worth of small boats, including kayaks, canoes, pack rafts, and one-man fishing pontoons. And if your trip was wilder than expected, the store also repairs boats of all styles and sizes. 401 W. Tudor Rd., Midtown, Anchorage, Alaska, 99503. 907/561–7238; 800/606–5950; www.alaskaraftandkayak.com.

Kenai Fjord Tours. Give your arms a rest, soak up glacier views, and spot the abundant wildlife of Kenai Fjords National Park from a cruise boat. Kenai Fjord Tours offers day-trip packages to Kenai Fjords National Park late March through September, with transportation via coach and train between Anchorage and Seward. 509 W. 4th Ave., Downtown, Anchorage, Alaska, 99501. 888/478–3346; 907/777–2800; www.kenaifjords.com.