JBER Outdoor Recreation

06/03/2026

🤘 Trip(s) in Review: Bird Creek ATV with OAP 🤘

What a weekend! Our guides led back-to-back ATV trips at Bird Creek, featuring scenic trails, thrilling rides, and incredible Alaska views. 🌄

📣A huge thank you to all of our participants for bringing the energy and making these trips memorable. Special shoutout to (Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers) for joining us on Saturday for a custom ATV trip!

🤔Did you know that OAP offers both open-enrollment trips and custom adventures? Whether you're looking to join a scheduled trip, or you want to plan your own outing for your friends, unit, or organization, we've got you covered.

👀Interested in booking a custom trip? Contact OAP at 907-552-5418 to start planning your next adventure!

06/02/2026

TIME IS RUNNING OUT! SIGN UP NOW!!

🌲⛰️🚑 WILDERNESS FIRST AID - June 5-7

Emergencies don't wait until you're back in town.

Join us for this 2.5-day certification course and be ready when your adventure takes an unexpected turn.

June 5 1600-2000
June 6 0800-1800
June 7 0800-1800

JBER Life

06/02/2026

✨ NEW CLASS ✨

Imagine you're miles from the trailhead when someone in your group gets injured. Would you know what to do?

Become the person your crew can count on. In this 2.5-day Wilderness First Aid course, you'll learn how to assess injuries, treat common backcountry illnesses and emergencies, and make informed evacuation decisions.

Gain the skills and confidence to respond when it matters most. 🌲⛰️🚑

JBER Life

06/01/2026

June is FINALLY here!! ☀️ Whether its your first or your thirtieth Summer in Alaska, there is always a new adventure to be had!! Check out our exciting June calendar and reserve a trip before they fill up! 🥳🤘

05/27/2026

🏔️✨ New to Alaska? Ready for a fresh start? Looking to jump back into the workforce now that the kids are getting older? This could be your sign to make your move! ✨🏔️

The NAF Rapid Hiring Event is bringing exciting opportunities all in one place, with positions in hospitality, Outdoor Recreation, Child & Youth Programs, Pool Operations, and more! Whether you’re looking for your first job in Alaska, flexible work, a career change, or a chance to get back out there, we’d love to meet you.

💜 No base access required to apply
💜 Great opportunities for growth & advancement
💜 Meet hiring teams face-to-face
💜 Perfect for spouses, students, and anyone ready for something new

Bring your resume, transcripts, or certifications and come ready to interview! Your next opportunity might be waiting for you right here. 👏

📍 Diamond Mall • Suite 136 (next to PacSun)
📅 Sat, 6 Jun
⏰ 11 AM–4 PM

05/27/2026

Looking to join our Outdoor Recreation team?

Good news! Our maintenance crew is hiring! This is an opportunity to help with the maintenance and upkeep of all Outdoor Recreation facilities! Visit USAjobs to apply and learn more about this position!

About the position: This is assigned to the Outdoor Recreation Center on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Applications are open to ages 18 and older. Regular Full-Time employees have a regular and continuous work schedule of at least 35 hours to a maximum of 40 hours per week. You are eligible for t...

05/22/2026

☀️🛶 OTTER LAKE IS OPEN TODAY! 🛶☀️

The water is waiting and summer officially starts NOW at Otter Lake! Grab your crew and head out for kayaking, paddle boats, SUP boards, and a relaxing day soaking up those Alaska views. 🌲💦

Whether you’re looking for adventure on the water or just a peaceful lakeside afternoon, Otter Lake is the place to be this summer!

🕛 Open Daily & Holidays • 12–6:30 PM

‼️‼️Due to maintenance we will not be opening our Lake Log (electric) Cabins, until further notice!
The Spillway Cabins, Upper Otter Lake Cabin, and Frank will be the only cabins available for reservations at this time! ‼️‼️

📍 Otter Lake
65536 Otter Lake Rd
📞 907.854.1734

Tag the friend you want to hit the lake with first! 🌊🚣‍♀️

05/22/2026

Otter Lake Opening May 22 at 12pm! 🦦

We will be open for boat rentals and partial cabin rentals!

‼️‼️Due to maintenance we will not be opening our Lake Log (electric) Cabins, until further notice!

The Spillway Cabins, Upper Otter Lake Cabin, and Frank will be the only cabins available for reservations at this time! ‼️‼️

⛺️All campsites are first come, first served

05/22/2026

🚨 Black Spruce Campground Update 🚨

Due to a frozen water line, Black Spruce Campground will begin a soft opening on Fri 22 May at 10 AM with limited campsite availability.

At this time, only Campsites 25–45 will be open:
• Campsites 25–40: Full utilities available (electric, water, & sewer)
• Campsites 41–45: Electric & water only

Campsites 1–24, the bath house, and the central dump station will remain temporarily unavailable while crews continue working to restore full services.

Please plan accordingly, as campground amenities will be limited during this soft opening. We appreciate your patience and understanding and will continue to share updates as conditions improve.

05/21/2026

🚨 Black Spruce Campground Update 🚨

Due to a frozen water line, Black Spruce Campground will have a soft opening beginning May 22nd at 10:00 AM with limited campsites available.

At this time, only Campsites 25–45 will be available for use. Campsites 25–40 will have full utilities available (electricity, water, & sewage). Campsites 41–45 will have electric & water only.

Campsites 1–24, bath house, and central dump station will remain temporarily unavailable until the water line thaws.

Please plan accordingly as limited campground services will be available during the soft opening. We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding and will provide updates as conditions improve.