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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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Aurora Heli-Expeditions
- 29979 E Knik River Road
- Palmer, AK 99645
- Phone: (907) 707-0225
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Majestic Valley Wilderness Lodge
- Mile 114.9 Glenn Hwy
- Matanuska Glacier Area, AK 99674
- Phone: (907) 746-2930
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Majestic Valley Lodge is a 7000 square foot handcrafted log structure located in the scenic 3000 foot Tahneeta pass. The lodge sits between two spectacular mountain ranges that are just out your door: the Talkeetna and Chugach mountains. The section of Talkeetna more
Marcie Project dba The UPS Store #3548
- 1150 S. Colony Way, Suite 3
- Palmer , AK 99645
- Phone: (907) 746-6245
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Matanuska Lodge
- Mile 100 Glenn Hwy
- Sutton, AK 99674
- Phone: (907) 746-0378
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Meekin's Air Service
- P.O. Box 491
- Palmer, AK 99645
- Phone: (907) 745-1626
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Mendeltna Creek Lodge
- Mile 153 Glenn Highway
- Glennallen, AK 99588
- Phone: (907) 822-3346
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MICA Guides
- MP 102.5 Glenn Highway
- Matanuska Glacier, AK 99645
- Phone: (907) 351-7587
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Walk on a glacier. Guided hiking and ice climbing on the Matanuska Glacier, just 2 hours from Anchorage. No experience necessary. Ages 6 and up welcome. Open May - September. more
Mt. View RV Park
- Smith Road
- Palmer, AK 99645
- Phone: (907) 745-5747
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Quiet, clean and restful on Smith Road, 2.8 miles from Palmer. Cabin rental, full H/U RV sites, new laundry and showers. Wi-Fi wireless internet. Good Sam park, large sites and pavilion. more
NOVA Riverrunners, Inc.
- Mile 76 Glenn Hwy., Chickaloon
- Chickaloon, AK 99674-1129
- Phone: (907) 745-5753
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Palmer Historical Society
- 316 E. Elmwood Avenue
- Palmer, AK 99645
- Phone: (907) 745-1935
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Palmer Museum of History and Art
- 723 S. Valley Way
- Palmer , AK 99645
- Phone: (907) 746-7668
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Please join us this Saturday, August 11th from 6:00 PM - 9:00PM for Palmer's Second Saturday Evening Art Walk. Stop by the Palmer Museum to get your official Art Walk Passport with a map of the art walk and list of events. Throughout the walk you will have ample more
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glaciers
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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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