About Big Lake
Activities
Big Lake offers a great deal to see and do. With a little time and a lot of ambition, you can experience the best of Alaska in the Mat-Su Valley.
Year-Round Activities
- Exercise at our local Curves for Women in Big Lake, Wasilla, Palmer, or Anchorage.
- Flightseeing at Sound Aviation
Summer Activities
- ATV Rentals: Alaska Backcountry Adventure Tours
- Enjoy fishing for many different varieties of salmon and trout. Unguided access is nearby or you might try a guided salmon trip with Fisherman's Choice Charters. Refer to AK Dept. of Fish and Game for more information.
- Golf is within 15 minutes of the resort at nearby Settlers Bay Golf Course.
- Guided or non-guided hunts available from area experts. Learn more about permits and species from the AK Dept. of Fish and Game.
- All forms of water sports are available throughout the summer. Rental equipment is available or bring along your own!
- Hike and bike on abundant area trails. Rental equipment is available or you may bring your own. Bikes with helmets available.
- Alaska Adventure Tours & Mountaineering - A unique and exhilarating adventure tour experience, mountaineering Alaska's premiere mountain ranges.
- Bird watching
- Play Volleyball or Horseshoes or Croquet
- Dog sled rides - Martin Buser, Plettner Kennels, Dream a Dream Dog Kennel Tours
Winter Activities
- Snowmobile Tours: Alaska Backcountry Adventure Tours
- Snowmobile Rentals: Big Lake Arctic Cat
- Ice fishing
- Cross-country skiing Equipment Rentals available at: Glacier Snowmobile Snow Skis (907) 373-3118 or Outdoors & More Sporting Goods (907) 376-1496.
- Dog sled rides - Martin Buser, Plettner Kennels, Dream a Dream Dog Kennel Tours
- Indoor Recreation, Entertainment and Exercise rooms
- Northern Lights Viewing!
- Relaxing by the fireplace, reading area or game room.