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Palmer

Conditions:: Partly Cloudy
Temperature:: 46° F

Wasilla

Conditions:: Fair
Temperature:: 46° F

Talkeetna

Conditions:: Fair
Temperature:: 43° F

Majestic Mat-Su

Mountains abound around the Mat-Su Valley, including Views of Denali

Adventure Awaits

Beautiful scenery in every part of Mat-Su!

Explore a Glacier

Walk on glaciers that are 750 feet deep, and 25 miles long.

Scenic Wonder

Uncover hidden jewels only accessible by boat. Excellent Alaska fishing, hover in rapids through canyons, and see glaciers calve.

What’s Happening

The Beverly Hillbillies

The comedy you grew up watching takes center stage in Valley Performing Arts' final production of the year. Get tickets to this classic early - it's going to sell out! More Info

A festival in honor of the 1935 Colonists who started our farming community. Events throughout the weekend event include a car rally, craft fairs, horse-drawn wagon rides, farmer's market, kids games, bike… More Info

Fourth of July parade

Celebrate patriotism with the annual Fourth of July parade in downtown Wasilla. The parade starts on Main Street in Wasilla and winds its way through town. If you'd like to have a float in the parade, please… More Info

Moose on Parade

The moose are on the loose in Talkeetna! Local businesses have decorated wooden moose, which are on display throughout town. On July 4th, enjoy the parade at noon, then get ready for a true Alaskan auction,… More Info

Fireweed 400

Alaska's largest bike race gets started at Sheep Mountain Lodge. Different races include a 50-miler all the way up the Fireweed 400, which goes to Valdez and back. Camping available near Sheep Mountain Lodge… More Info

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Welcome to Mat-Su Valley Alaska

Yahoo Mat-Su! Where Alaska comes to play.

The views of Denali and unspoiled wilderness 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.

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Burning questions about Alaska
May 9, 2013

One of the fun things about working in tourism marketing is the chance to meet and talk with people who are so excited about visiting Alaska. Sometimes, however, their knowledge of Alaska isn't quite ... Read More

Mother's Day Magic
May 3, 2013

For the "Ooooh" and "Aaaaah" factor, no place beats the Palmer Musk Ox Farm, and this spring is no exception. Farm director Mark Austin said they have already welcomed six new calv... Read More

Fly into spring
April 25, 2013

As Alaskans, April can be the cruelest month - we've been waiting for spring, and 50 degree days only tease us about the upcoming summer. The next day, it's very possible - as we found out two weeks a... Read More

Soar above the crowd
April 12, 2013

When we get asked, "What should we do on our Alaska vacation?" there is always one answer - "for the memory of a lifetime, make sure you take a flightseeing trip out of Talkeetna.&... Read More

Casting into spring
March 12, 2013

Recent 40 degree temperatures, longer days and melting snow are signs that spring is right around the corner. But perhaps there isn't a bigger sign than the ones coming up in the next few weekends - t... Read More

The Last Great Race
February 28, 2013

This weekend, Alaska's premier sporting event - the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race - kicks off at Willow Lake on Sunday. On Saturday, the ceremonial start goes through downtown Anchorage starting at 10 ... Read More

Vroom, vroom!
February 15, 2013

This weekend, Big Lake takes center stage as one of Alaska's fastest events begins - the start of the 2013 Iron Dog snowmobile race.But Iron Dog isn't the only game in town. In conjunction with the ra... Read More

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