Built in 1915, this one room schoolhouse served children of every age and grade as Anchorage's first source of education when the city began. Now, it is used as a meeting place for organizations such as the Green Political Party and the Anchorage Garden Club. The schoolhouse has been hosting Tango and other Latino dance classes here. Locating this place should post no problem— it is just around the corner from the Days Inn.
This structure was moved in the 1920s from the tiny city of Knik, by horse and sleigh, 57 miles south to Anchorage. Church members began adding to the building (late 30s), but were interrupted by the war and did not complete its construction until 1952. A statue of a praying saint and a plaque commemorating Pope John Paul II's visit in 1981 are in front of this Cathedral. During the Pope's stay, he held a Mass attended by 50,000 people at the nearby park.
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DeLong Lake
Portage Lake is a gorgeous glacial lake tucked away in the scenic environs of the Chugach National Forest. As the Portage Glacier has retreated rapidly since the early 1990s, the lake has become more visible over the years. Carved out of continuous glacial activity over thousands of years, Portage Lake is reachable via a scenic hike that offers scenic glimpses of the breathtakingly beautiful Alaskan mountainside. During spring and winter, visitors can enjoy various activities like cross-country skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and paddling at the lake. The ancient glacier calving into the lake makes for a stunning sight to be captured in the lens.
