Alaska's Dragonflies

Dragonflies, the official Alaska state insect, are often found around lakes and ponds hovering or perched on a long blade of grass at water’s edge. A great location to look for dragonflies is along the edge of the many ponds located along the Alaganik road on the way to the Alaganik River. Turn right at mile 17 on the Copper River Highway and travel for about 5 miles to the U.S. Forest Service boardwalk, interpretive area and boat launching ramp at the Alaganik River.