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Press Kit

Our media kit includes a list of events for the Mat-Su Valley, Story Ideas and a "What's New" hot topic sheet. More Info

News and Announcements

Read about the latest news from Alaska's fastest growing region - the Mat-Su Valley! More Info

Visitors Guide

Come experience Alaska with us! View Mat-Su Valley's Visitor Guide. More Info

Story Ideas

  • Glacier trekking on Alaska's largest road accessible glacier
  • View and learn about the mighty prehistoric musk oxen still alive today
  • Walk on North America's tallest peak, Mount McKinley
  • Sydney Laurence was aspired by views from Peters Hills - see them for yourself
  • The Nelchina Caribou herd migrates through the Mat-Su Valley witness this event on an ATV tour
  • Drive your own Jeep Wrangler through the historic mining community of Petersville
  • "Alaska Grown" produce abundant in Mat-Su Valley
  • Cook with "Alaska Grown" fruits and vegetables at one of Alaska's premier wilderness lodges
  • Travel on one of America's National Scenic Byways - the Glenn Highway
  • Learn photo tips from world-renown photographer as you capture the Northern Lights on film in Talkeetna
  • Mat-Su Valley boasts excellent white water rafting on class IV waters
  • Need an adrenaline fix? Learn how to master the rapids in a kayak
  • Hatcher Pass and Independence Mine State Historical Park make ideal location for hiking
  • Mat-Su Valley rivers feature first-rate sportfishing opportunities
  • Video Photo Tour

    Video Photo Tour

    Click here to launch the Mat-Su Valley Video Photo Tour. More Info

    Social Media

    Social Media

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    Helpful resources

    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

    Maps and more

    Maps and more

    Find Alaska Highway maps and mileage chart for distances between destination points within the Mat-Su… More Info

    Great outdoors

    Great outdoors

    Discover more about boating, rafting, fishing, flightseeing and how to get into the backcountry of… More Info

    Denali Flightseeing

    Denali Flightseeing

    Alaska's majestic scenery appears magnified from a Cessna window and the vantage point makes for good… More Info

    glaciers

    glaciers

    You can see a glacier just about anywhere in Alaska. But in the Mat-Su Valley, you can actually get out… More Info

    Alaska Rafting

    Alaska Rafting

    Uncover hidden jewels only accessible by boat. Hover in rapids through canyons, see glaciers calve fall… More Info

    Dining in Mat-Su

    Dining in Mat-Su

    Fine dining to cafes and everything in between. Don't be surprised if your portions are Alaska-sized.… More Info

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    Yahoo Mat-Su! Where Alaska comes to play

    The Mat-Su Valley is your place for adventure. From flightseeing Mount McKinley to rafting the Matanuska River, excitement is right around every corner. Spectacular views abound, from mountains to glaciers to wildlife. Conveniently located 35 miles north of Anchorage, your Alaska experience begins when you get to the Mat-Su Valley. Spend a day exploring Hatcher Pass, test your luck fishing or take advantage of the bountiful hiking. The Mat-Su Valley - where Alaska comes to play!



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