Horseback riding in Alaska

Most riding in Alaska happens in the short summer season, roughly May through September. On the Kenai Peninsula, rides near Homer follow the beaches of Kachemak Bay, where eagles soar overhead and tide pools line the shore. In the Matanuska-Susitna Valley, guided rides explore the Knik River valley near Palmer, some even in winter, and stables offer lessons. Near the entrance to Denali National Park, riders head into the backcountry from Healy.