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Life up here: A conversation with Greatland Adventures owner Steve Busby

Q: Where is your favorite place in Alaska?

My favorite place in Alaska is Anchorage. I love this city for its great culinary and arts scene while only a quick 15-minute drive from the wilderness. Anchorage also has a world-class trail system within the city limits, and we have much less rain than the rainforest areas to the southeast and milder winter temperatures than the Interior region. 

Q: What are your favorite activities when you’re not working?

In the summer I love to golf. The Anchorage Golf Course is a real hidden gem. I also love to surf the bore tide of the Turnagain Arm and bike the single-track trails of Kincaid Park and Hillside Park. And in the winter, I love to ski and snowboard at Alyeska Resort and ride the Anchorage trail system on my fat tire bike. My dog, Hank, especially loves joining me on bike rides. 

Q: What are some of the most interesting things about your life right now?

The most interesting aspect of my life right now is learning to be a father to my seven-month-old son, Max. I look forward to sharing what I’ve learned with him as he grows up and providing him a foundation to live a full and interesting life.  

Also compelling for me is the goal to be a constantly-better business owner, because good business involves so much more than just making a profit. I find  a lot of creative joy in the process of building and running a sustainable, well-respected small business. 

Andy Warhol once said “Being good in business is the most fascinating kind of art.”  I hope to keep living my life with a sense of purpose and to be a force for good in the world.

Private Anchorage Sightseeing Tour

Duration
Half Day
Season
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Departure Location
Anchorage

Get a perfect introduction to the greater Anchorage area on this 3-hour tour. Stops include Earthquake Park, Lake Hood Seaplane Base, Beluga Point, Potter's Marsh, and Flattop Mountain.

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Private Turnagain Arm Summer Wildlife Tour

Duration
Full Day
Season
Summer, Fall
Departure Location
Anchorage

Travel the scenic Seward Highway along Turnagain Arm to Portage Valley. Take a scenic tram to the top of a mountain, cruise an iceberg dotted lake, view Alaska's iconic animals up close, or hike the many trails. The choice is yours!

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Seward to Anchorage Cruise Transfer/Tour

Duration
Full Day
Season
Summer
Departure Location
Seward

Combine this amazing, full-day tour with a Kenai Fjords Cruise and Tour. Experience the best parts of the Seward Highway, scenic Turnagain Arm, and Anchorage with a local guide.

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