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A history of seasonal hunting and fishing activities by the indigenous Tanaina Athabascan people, Chugiak was a homesteading community less than one hundred years ago. Visits in the area by prospectors, fur traders, and missionaries brought more people into the area, while the wealth of Alaska came with the completion in 1923 of the Alaska Railroad. The establishment of Fort Richardson Military Reservation and, later, Elmendorf Air Force Base, emerged from World War II. After the war, Chugiak and the surrounding areas saw rapid population growth. Large numbers of military personnel were assigned to Anchorage, while high-paying jobs associated with military construction projects also attracted large numbers of civilians. As a result of the Trans-Alaska oil pipeline, from 1980 to 1985, Chugiak-Eagle River's population doubled.

In Eagle River and Chugiak, the Bear Paw Festival was created to celebrate the community and to share the bountiful beauty of the area with others. The annual festival features events such as the Teddy Bear Picnic & Family Fun Day, a Renaissance Village with great family entertainment, ISI Skating Competition, a Classic Car Show, Miss Bear Paw Pageant, Bicycle Safety Rodeo, Bear Paw Classic 5K Run, Slippery Salmon Olympics, Bear Paw Jammin Salmon Cook-off, Dog & Owner Look-a-like Contest, Tri-Bear-a-Thon, 300 Yard Fun Run and the grand parade in which Prudential has won the Best Float for seven years in a row.
Family recreational activities includes fishing the salmon run at the tail waters of the Eklutna power plant, Peters Creek, a shooting Range in Birchwood, numerous private airports, hang gliding, parachuting, a nature trail to Thunderbird Falls which features a one-mile family walk, and the Chugach State Park Nature Center with an interpretive nature center. Of cultural interest is the Eklutna Village Historical Park centered in the native village of Eklutna. This site is the home of St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church. The church, documented as the oldest building in Anchorage with a construction date of approximately 1830, provides a glimpse into the historic Russian influence in the region.

Given Alaska’s pristine topography, residents are able to enjoy a multitude of outdoor activities. Dog mushing, ice skating and hockey, rafting/kayaking, tennis, glacier and ice climbing, biking, rock climbing, swimming, golfing, alpine and Nordic skiing, camping, fishing and hiking just top the list of available opportunities to suit anyone’s fancy. Additionally, snow machine trails, sled dog and ski joring trails have been developed, while Alpenglow at Arctic Valley offers a challenging downhill skiing facility for the winter and a golf course for summer activities.
Chugiak-Eagle River continues to attract new residents because of its unspoiled beauty and modern conveniences. New subdivisions are in the planning stages that will accommodate the suburban influx. However, plenty of open space remains in the form of parks and green areas, allowing the populace to thrive in this beautiful Alaskan environment.