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Snoopy exhibit
Snoopy as the World War I Flying Ace will be on display at the Dorothy Page Museum in downtown Wasilla through Aug. 14, featuring 40 of Charles Schultz' original pieces of art. The national touring show will… More Info
Friday Flings
Come down to Friday Flings each Friday in downtown Palmer. Goods from local merchants, food booths and family-friendly entertainment each Friday! More Info
Alaska State Fair
Come on out for giant veggies, family fun and top notch concerts! It's Alaska's largest event, and the fun awaits at the Alaska State Fairgrounds! More Info
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Welcome to Mat-Su Valley Alaska
Yahoo Mat-Su! Where Alaska comes to play.
The views are grand, the lifestyle simple and there are no limits on adventure. Mat-Su, Alaska has it all!
Convenient to both Anchorage and Denali National Park, easily reached by car or the Alaska Railroad, the Matanuska-Susitna Valley sprawls across 23,000 square miles of pure Alaska wilderness.
Towering mountains, huge glacier valleys, fish-filled rivers and lakes, abundant Alaska wildlife, glorious hiking country, scenic camping and quaint frontier communities - the Mat-Su is what Alaska visitors dream about.
Order the free official Mat-Su Visitor Guide, check out the suggested Alaska itineraries and view specials provided by Alaska fishing guides, vacation packages, lodges, cabins, hotels/B&Bs, attractions and activities listed on this site within Vacation Fundamentals.
Value-added vacations!
Summertime fun, summertime discounts. Check out the special offers! More Info
Maps and more
Find Alaska Highway maps and mileage chart for distances between destination points within the Mat-Su… More Info
Boating
Uncover hidden jewels only accessible by boat. Hover in rapids through canyons, see glaciers calve fall… More Info
Great outdoors
Discover more about boating, rafting, fishing, flightseeing and how to get into the backcountry of… More Info
Dining in Mat-su?
Fine dining to cafes and everything in between. Don't be surprised if your portions are Alaska-sized.… More Info
Helpful resources
So you're planning a trip to Alaska and need some help getting started. You've come to the right place! More Info
Flight seeing
Alaska's majestic scenery appears magnified from a Cessna window and the vantage point makes for good… More Info
Yahoo Mat-Su! Where Alaska comes to play
The views are grand, the lifestyle simple and there are no limits on adventure. Mat-Su, Alaska has it all! Convenient to both Anchorage and Denali National Park, easily reached by car or the Alaska Railroad, the Matanuska-Susitna Valley sprawls across 23,000 square miles of pure Alaska wilderness. Towering mountains, huge glacier valleys, fish-filled rivers and lakes, abundant Alaska wildlife, glorious hiking country, scenic camping and quaint frontier communities at the Mat-Su is what Alaska visitors dream about.
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You'll find a wide variety of lodging options to fit your preferences and budget. Choose from comfo...
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View our online vacancy report.
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Looking for an event to attend? Our calendar of events will give you many options to choose from.
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Alaska adventure is everywhere in the Mat-Su Valley! Summer and winter you will find a wide variety...
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Three mountain ranges... 2,000 miles of trails... thousands of lakes... hundreds of miles of rivers...
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Choose from fine dining to down home cafes and everything in between. Many of these restaurants use...
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Mark the occasion of your Alaska visit with a special keepsake that tells the story of your adventu...
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Alaska winters are spectacular in the Mat-Su Valley. Alpenglow sunsets over Denali, winter ice fish...
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Check out our brand new Visitors Guide!
