Picnic Area Near Air Harbor

The Lake Hood Harbor area is thought by many to be a great place for a daytime outing or an afternoon picnic, but others have concerns about the area being contaminated. Due to the area which it is located, gasoline and other petroleum products have leaked into the soil. The water in the area has been contaminated as well, and the property receives water from the municipal water system that is not contaminated. The problems have been addressed by the proper authorities, so if you need information about the latest contamination levels, you should contact local government officials. The nearby lake borders the harbor on the east and the Anchorage International Airport borders to the south, west, and east. On the property are three buildings and it is used for floatplane storage. Those spending time by the lake will enjoy watching the planes take off and land. Floatplanes are exciting, especially for children, due to their ability to navigate water as well as air. Lake Hood and nearby Lake Spenard, which are joined by two canals, make up the world's largest floatplane harbor in the world. There are a variety of touring companies near the lake that take riders on flight seeing, fishing, and hunting tours. Nearby is the Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum that offers tours for free. Nearby hotels include the Millennium Alaskan Hotel Anchorage, the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel and Spa, the Howard Johnson Plaza Anchorage, and the Homewood Suites by Hilton Anchorage.