Crow Pass Crossing is one of Alaska’s most iconic and technical mountain races. This year, the 40th anniversary of the race ...

A bat is reflected on the calm stream water near the Eagle River Nature Center on February 20, 2025. (Marc Lester / ADN) Marc Lester is a multimedia journalist for Anchorage Daily News.

The Eagle River Nature Center viewing deck provides clear views of the mountains. The Eagle River Nature Center opened in 1996 and has served as a gateway to Chugach State Park ever since.