Operational since 1961, Anchorage's premier port currently is responsible for the shipping of more than three million tons of cargo each year. Much of the freight it carries out is dry bulk, with petroleum, NOS, vehicles, timber, steel and cast iron, making up the rest of the cargo. Anchorage terminal is by far the port's busiest location docking anywhere from four to five ships on its shores. Operated at full seaway depth, the port maintains an average magnitude of 35 to 45 feet (11 to 14 meters). The site is open to visitors and features a system of standing areas that offer breathtaking views of Anchorage's northern shores and the restful waters of Knik Arm.
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This long and winding lake is home to many Anchorage residents who have floatplanes. With tie-downs right in their own backyards, these private plane owners store their planes with safety and convenience and utilize the official runway that the lake provides. Salmon voyage through the lake during spawning season by traveling through the small saltwater channel that meets the lake's overflow. Once there, the fish head north; fighting upstream through the Campbell Creek.
