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Yahoo Mat-Su! Where Alaska comes to play
Boating Adventure
Uncover hidden jewels of the Mat-Su Valley only accessible by boat. Hover in class V rapids through narrow canyons or see glaciers calve… More Info
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.
Located approximately 45 miles north of Anchorage on the Glenn highway National Byway.
A fertile farmland that was settled by families from the Midwest as part of the New Deal relief program in 1935. Tour Palmer to discover the history of the earliest "settlers" and discover the legendary, gigantic vegetables at the Alaska State fair in August.
Visitors can learn from the Iditarod champs what it takes to complete the "Last Great Race" at the area's local dog kennels.
Further North in Talkeetna - known as the staging site for climbers as they begin their trip up Mt. McKinley. Flight seeing tours of the mountain are a local specialty. On clear days, Denali State Park offers beautiful views of Mt. McKinley, North America's highest peak.
A 50 mile scenic loop between the George Parks and Glenn Highways takes you to Hatcher Pass and the Independence Mine State Historical Park. Visit the park's interpretive center and equipment in the old gold mines.
What's on your Alaska Must-see, Must-do List?
- Flightsee over glaciers, lakes, Mount McKinley or the Iditarod Trail
- Trek across Matanuska Glacier or take an ATV tour to Knik Glacier
- Visit farmlands in historic Palmer and pick your own giant veggies
- Find the road less traveled. Rent an RV for a scenic self-drive tour
- Raft or kayak 500 river miles deemed "Exceptional Recreation Rivers"
- Rest, relax and reunite with your family at a cozy wilderness lodge
- Take a hike! There are more than 2,000 miles of trails to choose from!
- Take in the local culture and visit museums to discover Alaska's roots
- Explore Hatcher Pass and the historic Independence Mine State Park
Dining in Mat-su?
Fine dining to cafes and everything in between. Don't be surprised if your portions are Alaska-sized.… More Info
Boating
Uncover hidden jewels only accessible by boat. Hover in rapids through canyons, see glaciers calve fall… More Info
glaciers
You can see a glacier just about anywhere in Alaska. But in the Mat-Su Valley, you can actually get out… More Info
Maps and more
Find Alaska Highway maps and mileage chart for distances between destination points within the Mat-Su… 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
Great outdoors
Discover more about boating, rafting, fishing, flightseeing and how to get into the backcountry of… 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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Three mountain ranges... 2,000 miles of trails... thousands of lakes... hundreds of miles of rivers...
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