Hidden City: Anchorage: John Sturges, Robert Hansen, Lucinda

Anchorage

Marcus hunts the ghost of Anchorage’s first police chief, tracks down the shocking evidence that brought down a truly dark monster, and shoots a bow to prove that hunting and poaching are two different things in the Alaskan wilderness.

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Restaurant

You might like: Simon & Seafort's Saloon & Grill

Known by the locals as "Simon's" this Anchorage landmark has beautiful views overlooking Cook Inlet of Mount Susitna and the Alaska Range. This classic American grill serves steak and seafood since 1978.

420 L St, Anchorage, AK 99501-1925

Restaurant

You might also like: Marx Brothers Cafe

The Marx Bros. Café specializes in innovative contemporary cuisine featuring fresh Alaskan seafood and top-quality meats. It has an elegant setting and helpful staff.

627 W 3rd Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501-2124

Restaurant

You might also like: Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria

This restaurant offers all types of pizzas, salads and sandwiches as well as beer.

3300 Old Seward Hwy, Anchorage, AK 99503-4129

Restaurant

Jack Sprat Restaurant

Marcus and former Fish & Wildlife agent Lucinda Schroeder come in from the cold to have lunch at this rural restaurant and discuss her experiences in the 1992 Brooks Range mission.

165 Olympic Mtn Loop, Girdwood, AK 99587

Activity

Kincaid Park

Professional man tracker Ty Cunningham sets up a trail for Marcus within this municipal park to show just how much you can learn by walking in someone else’s footsteps.

9401 W. Raspberry Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507

Activity

Alaska Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory

Crime lab technician Bob Shem takes Marcus through the process of ballistics testing and explains the forensic science used to identify bullets in the Robert Hansen case.

5500 East Tudor Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507

Activity

State Trooper Ride-Along

Marcus accompanies Alaska State Trooper Tom Akelkok through the Alaskan wilderness to learn what it takes to enforce wildlife laws within this vast territory.

527 N. Pittman Rd, Wasilla, AK 99654

Activity

Portage Glacier, Chugach National Forest

Marcus treks out to Portage Glacier with former Fish & Wildlife Agent Lucinda Schroeder and hunting guide Steve Johnson to take in the views and practice bow hunting.

144 North Binkley St, Soldotna, Alaska 99669

Activity

Native Alaskan Log Cabin

Marcus shares a meal with members of the Knik Tribal Council to show that it is possible to be both a carnivore and caretaker of nature.

10100 Schneiter Cir, Anchorage, AK 99507

Activity

Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery

Marcus and researcher Doug Beckstead visit the final resting place of Anchorage’s first police chief John J. Sturgus at this historic cemetery.

535 East 9th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501

Activity

Fraternal Order of State Troopers Museum

This museum provides a fitting meeting place for Marcus and author Tom Brennan to discuss the involvement of Alaska State Troopers in the Robert Hansen case.

245 W 5th Ave #113, Anchorage, AK 99501

Accommodation

You might also like: Homewood Suites Anchorage

The hotel features 122 suites with amenities such as kitchens, living areas, internet access and TV. The hotel is good for both extended or short-term visits.

101 West 48th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99503

Accommodation

Historic Anchorage Hotel

Marcus spends a week in this notoriously haunted hotel in hopes of coming into contact with one of its most famous ghosts: Anchorage’s first police chief, John J. Sturgus.

330 E St, Anchorage, AK 99501

Accommodation

You might also like: Embassy Suites Anchorage

The Embassy Suites Anchorage offers comfortable suites that include 2 phones with voicemail, high-speed internet and 2 televisions. Each rooms includes a coffee maker, fridge and microwave.

600 E. Benson Blvd, Anchorage, AK 99503

Accommodation

You might also like: Alaskan Frontier Gardens B&B

Located just a mile from Chugach State Park, this B&B offers a quiet escape. Each room includes wireless internet access, cable TV, telephone and refrigerator. You can enjoy the stars and Northern Lights from the large decks and eight-person hot tub.

7440 Alatna St, Anchorage, AK 99524

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