Glacier Country (includes Palmer)
MATANUSKA & KNIK GLACIERS: Millions of years ago these glaciers once covered a majority of the Matanuska Valley. The silt left behind combined with long daylight hours has made the area very fertile - conducive to growing a variety of vegetables, hay and legendary giant cabbages. Today, explore the Matanuska Glacier on a trek or ice climb. Easy to get to, it's one of the few road accessible glaciers in the state. Boat ride or take an ATV tour to the Knik Glacier where wildlife spottings are not uncommon. This is only an hour from Anchorage! You can purchase sweet Alaska Grown vegetables at farmers markets or local grocery stores to taste nature's bounty for yourself. You'll find the communities of Palmer, Sutton, Chickaloon and Eureka in Glacier Country. To get to Glacier Country travel along the Glenn Highway, on your way to other Alaska communities like Tok, Glennallen or Valdez.
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A-Lazy Acres B & B
- Mi. 4 Wolverine Road, Helmaur Place
- Palmer , AK 99645
- Phone: (907) 745-6340
- Region: Glacier Country
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Alaska Backcountry Adventure Tours
- 17435 Marcus Baker Drive
- Palmer , AK 99645
- Phone: (907) 745-2505
- Region: Glacier Country
Palmer area guided ATV tours. Wintertime snowmboile tours. See lakes, rivers, woodlands, mountains, glaciers, wildlife (moose, dall sheep, fox, bears, wolves). Tours: Half day. Full day includes
Alaska Birch Cottages
- PO Box 872161
- Wasilla, AK 99687
- Phone: (907) 745-0558
- Region: Glacier Country
Centrally located between Palmer and Wasilla on 25 acres. Private cottages - full kitchen, washer/dryer, jetted tub, cable TV. King or twin long beds, German spoken.
Alaska Creekside Cabins
- PO Box 4356
- Palmer , AK 99645
- Phone: (907) 746-7632
- Region: Glacier Country
3 waterfront locations - Cottonwood & Wasilla Creeks. Rare salmon viewing opportunities. Cabin suites w/ queen bed, large loft w/ 2 twin beds, kitchen, jetted tub & gas fireplace. Secluded, yet
Alaska Garden Gate Bed & Breakfast
- 950 S. Trunk Road
- Wasilla, AK 99654
- Phone: (907) 746-2333
- Region: Glacier Country
Enjoy affordable luxury! Jacuzzis, fireplaces, King/Queens, private entrances, kitchens. Outstanding mountain views, bountiful country-style breakfasts.
Alaska Raceway Park
- Mile 10.4 Old Glenn Hwy.
- Palmer , AK 99645
- Phone: (907) 746-7223
- Region: Glacier Country
Alaska State Fair, Inc.
- Mile 40 Glenn Hwy.
- Palmer , AK 99645-6799
- Phone: (907) 745-4827
- Region: Glacier Country
Alaska’s Fair is traditionally the last blast of summer, with concerts, giant vegetables, vendors, food, carnival, exhibits, animals and contests. All of this and more await at the 2010 Fair, August
Alaska Ultra Sport
- PO Box 1125
- Chickaloon , AK 99674
- Phone: (907) 745-6680
- Region: Glacier Country
Alaska Ultra Sport offers unique guided wilderness trips. We take people hiking, rafting and sea-kayaking all over the state. We are based out of Chickaloon and can custom design trips of 5-14 days.
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